10 Benefits of Using Ceramic Wall Tile

 1. Hygienic and Easy to Clean Ceramic wall tiles require less maintenance than paint or wallpaper. Available in finishes such as matt, glossy, or semi-gloss, they only need an occasional wipe to stay clean and are highly resistant to abrasive chemical cleaners.

2. Moisture-Resistant Resistant to moisture and humidity, ceramic tiles are ideal for damp environments like kitchens and bathrooms. They will not swell or deform when exposed to high moisture levels.

3. Stain-Proof Unlike other wall coverings, ceramic tiles do not absorb or retain stains. Splashes of food, oil, grease, or paint can be wiped away effortlessly.

4. Fire-Proof Resistant to temperature extremes, ceramic tiles do not react to frost or fire, making them a safe choice for indoor applications.

5. Fade-Resistant Ceramic tiles do not fade or lose their colour, even with continuous exposure to sunlight. Their appearance remains consistent for many years with minimal care.

6. Long-Lasting Highly durable, ceramic wall tiles do not easily crack, fade, or break under standard pressure.

7. Odour-Resistant Unlike materials that absorb and trap smells, ceramic tiles are entirely odour-resistant, making them an excellent choice for kitchens.

8. Environmentally Friendly Manufactured from natural, earth-derived ingredients, ceramic tiles are produced through an eco-friendly process. Unlike certain paints that emit VOCs, they are completely free of fumes and toxins.

9. Mould and Fungus-Resistant Being impervious to moisture and humidity inherently improves a tile's resistance to mould, bacteria, and fungi, making it easier to keep walls hygienic.

10. Cost-Effective While the initial outlay may be higher, the longevity, durability, and aesthetic appeal make ceramic wall tiles highly cost-effective in the long run. Once installed, there is no need to budget for repainting or replacing wallpaper every few years.

Source: www.DoItYourself.com

How to Deep Clean Kitchen Wall Tile and Grout

This customer from Chorley asked me to call round to clean-up their kitchen wall tiles. The tiles were ceramic and formed the backsplash behind the kitchen units, so they experienced a lot of splashing from the worktop. Those directly behind the sink and gas hob were subject to very heavy use and were quite badly soiled.


Rather than being glazed these Ceramic tiles had the sort of rough riven surface you find on slate which looked interesting but had the side effect of trapping dirt more easily. Installed with the kitchen over ten years ago my customer was now very unhappy with the state of the backsplash tiles and especially the grout which had darkened. They had tried everything to clean them up including lots of household cleaners, including Bleach and Flash to name a few, but nothing had helped. Grease and grime can be particularly difficult to remove especially from grout and most cleaners will not do the job.

I went to have a look at the problem myself and completed a test clean on a section of the tile and grout. By the time I had finished the grout looked white again the tiles much lighter in colour. Although I had only popped round to provide a quote for the work the customer was so happy with the result of the test clean it was agreed I complete the whole backsplash there and then.

 Cleaning a Ceramic Tiled Kitchen Splashback

The method I used was to spray the tiles using neat Tile Doctor Remove and Go mixed with Tile Doctor Grout Clean-Up to create a very strong tile and grout cleaner. This was applied and allowed to soak in for a short while, then the tiles and grout were steam cleaned and hand scrubbed. I removed the now dirty cleaning residue with a wet vacuum and then wiped the tiles down. The effect was immediate. Ceramic tiles are sealed at the factory so there is no need to apply a sealant however its always worth sealing the grout which is easily done using a wall tile and grout aerosol sealer.


The method worked well, the tiles were lovely and clean, and the grout looked new. We had a great result which the customer was really happy with and left the following feedback.

"Fantastic job! Tiles look as though they are new. I am so happy with it"

Moving forward I suggested they ensured that spills were cleaned up immediately and that they used the Tile Doctor Aqua-Pro Cleaner to keep on top of the tile and grout cleaning. Although primarily sold for bathroom tile cleaning it works equally as well in the kitchen. This will prevent the built up they had experienced, but of course they now know where to find us, so can always let us know when they next need a deep clean!




Source: Ceramic Tile and Grout Cleaning Service in Lancashire