Top 5 Father’s Day Tile Designs That Your Dad Will Love

Asian senior father and smiling daughter, Happy family relations

What are the perfect tile designs for your dad?

  1. Wood-look tiles
  2. Mosaic tiles
  3. Modernized marble
  4. Concrete-look tiles
  5. Industrial-look tiles

 

You’ve probably taken note of every single gift that you have given your dad in previous Father’s Day celebrations. Sometimes, it’s far too easy to just fall in the trap of giving him the same present over and over. While your dad may still appreciate whatever present you have for him, there’s no better way to change up this year’s celebration by incorporating such a novelty – tiles. Seemingly too daunting in the beginning, choosing the right tile designs for dads can easily make his special day truly an occasion that is worth remembering. You also need not rack your brains to figure out how to accomplish this feat, it’s as simple as a walk in the park.

You don’t need to become an expert in architecture or interior design to transform any room in your living space with these perfect tile designs. In much the same way, you also don’t have to spoil the surprise to your dad by brazenly questioning him on his style preferences. All it takes on your end is a spark of creativity. Find out why these tile designs are perfect for this endeavor.

 

Wood-look tiles

20x100 2100P4

[20×100] 2100P4

Wood-look tiles are something that the everyday handyman will surely love. For most dads, nothing gives them a greater feeling of accomplishment than by fixing something broken, such as electrical utilities, plumbing installations, or lighting fixtures. Some say that dogs are a man’s best friend. But you can say that a toolbox is a handyman’s best friend.

Nothing is a better reminder of your dad’s passion and skill in fixing, and creation, other than Floor Center’s 20×100 2100P4 tile. This tile is utterly reminiscent of the crafty quality which is present in many fathers who have gone down this path. This wood-look tile is durable, easy-to-clean, and also makes for an easy installation. Though such a design may be unconventional for your dad, you can guarantee that he will take no time in trying to convince you that he should be the one renovating his own room on the highly anticipated June date.

 

Mosaic tiles

[30X30]W-04

For some people, working with mosaic designs can be difficult. At first, you may not even consider this option when it comes to having it as a Father’s Day gift for your art-loving dad.

You don’t want to settle for “just right”, rather you’d want to surprise your artsy dad with a mosaic tile design. It need not be said, but mosaic tile designs bring out the best in every art-loving dad. There are simply numerous ways to mix and match this design to create an unconventional yet totally worth-it look. Check out the W-04 black, gray, and creme mosaic tile. Guaranteed, your artsy dad will spend countless hours experimenting on this one.

 

Modernized marble

EG20 [60x60]

Has your dad ever dreamed of having marble tiles for his home? Nothing simply beats the natural look offered by this kind of design.

As beautiful as this tile looks, you should know that naturally-marbled tiles are quite expensive. Don’t be disheartened, you can still achieve this same look through using high-quality marble-look ceramic tiles. The best thing about these tiles is that they won’t cost you a fortune, making it a perfect addition to any contemporary fixture for your dad’s dream design. Try out Floor Center’s beautifully-made EG20 for this elusive look.

 

Concrete-look tiles

60x60 M73-7

[60×60] M73-7

Dads come in all shapes and sizes – but we love them all the same. Granted it is a bit difficult to genuinely appease those with extravagant tastes – yes, we’re talking about car enthusiast dads – this doesn’t mean that you’ll give up altogether on making him smile on Father’s Day.

If you can’t surprise him with a car, why not surprise him with a room to house his car? No, you don’t need to build a garage, but rather, just the appearance of one. Using concrete-look tiles like the M73-7 any room can easily feel like something out of a motor speedway. Sleek and stylish, this is the tile design perfect for your car-enthusiast dad.

 

Industrial-look tiles

60x60 P136-4

[60×60] P136-4

Your dad is undoubtedly a part of the backbone which holds the entire family together. Another fitting way of culminating your Father’s Day celebration is showing your dad how he truly is influential in building up the family morale and encouraging everyone to pursue their passions and aspirations.

Industrial-look tiles are precisely the thing to get the job done. Reminiscent of architectural elements, nothing says home like these designs. Choose from a variety of industrial-look tile colors such as dark grey, black, and spotted. If you’re looking for something your dad will truly appreciate, the P136-4’s smooth matte surface can easily make him drop his jaws at the sight.

 

Key Takeaway

If you’re tired of presenting your dad with generic Father’s Day gifts, make this year different by offering him unique tile designs that can reflect your dad’s colorful personality.

These tile designs for dads are far more personal than any gift you might come up with. There’s no time to waste – start shopping around from Floor Center’s vast array of tile collections for the perfect gift!

Scandinavian Interior Design with New Tiles from Timber Collection

Scandinavian Interior Design with New Tiles from Timber Collection

What tiles from the Timber Collection can you use to create Scandinavian interiors in your home?

  1. 2100P2
  2. AI209
  3. AI207
  4. 2100P5

 

In this day and age, minimalism is the name of the game. More and more people are turning towards clean looks for their interiors in order to transform their rooms into sleeker styles. Through utilizing pastel-colored furniture, lighting fixtures, and other more calming installations, designers have turned towards the sleeker finishes inherent of that of Scandinavian looks. Coupled with contemporary decor, you can easily achieve a Scandinavian interior design with tiles, furniture, and appealing paint colors.

Having a Nordic-inspired look for any kind of room has probably eluded many designers in the past. They may have gone for more loud colors – certainly not characteristic of Scandinavian finishes. In fact, this style is all about toning down the art deco-inspired looks which proved to become too “loud” for some designers. Hence Scandinavian interior designs were born out of a desire to offer rooms with a higher level of simplicity and modesty without sacrificing on the overall functionality of space. Fortunately, Floor Center’s wood-look tiles from their Timber Collection is the perfect way to offer any room with a more natural and minimalistic environment. Read on to find out how their tiles can help you achieve this look.

 

2100P2

[20X100] 2100P2

As mentioned before, Scandinavian designs are all about natural looks. It’s no surprise that the wood-look finish of the 2100P2 is one of your best bets in creating calmer interiors. Whether you want to install this tile as part of wall or flooring installations, you’ll be sure to come close to such an elusive design.

The first wood-look tile on this list perfectly complements living rooms, provided you have the right type of furniture and paint color. In particular, the wood-look finish blends in well with any kind of rattan furniture to give your living room the appearance of breeziness. If you’re a fan of indoor plants, then you certainly won’t go wrong with these tiles, as they work well with any kind of your choosing – whether it be a small pot of bonsai, bird’s nest, or aloe vera.

Soon enough, you’ll feel like you’re transformed to the Nordic beachside, where the coolness of the sea breeze is just enough to make you sit back, relax, and enjoy the view.

 

AI209

Who says only generic wood-look tiles make for a perfect Scandinavian interior? Certainly not the next tile on our list. The AI209’s gray wood design is another perfect tile to start off your journey of having Scandinavian-inspired designs for your home. This latest creation from Floor Center is highly versatile as it can be used for your living room, dining room, bedroom, as well as the kitchen.

Some designers may want to steer clear of using wood-look tiles for kitchen spaces – whether it be due to functionality issues, or simply uncertainty when it comes to achieving the Scandinavian design, wood-look tiles can be challenging. However, this shouldn’t have to be the case. Gray wood designs are perfect for any small kitchen for the everyday minimalist. Specifically, the gray colors mingle well with natural lighting that may hit the “floorboards” of any kind of kitchen. Coupled with wooden counters and a clean, white-tiled backsplash, the gray wood appearance of this tile is as natural as can be.

 

AI207

[20X100] AI1212

It need not be said, but working with wood when it comes to designing your home interiors can be a challenge. This material requires a significant amount of maintenance, which is why going for wood-look finishes without the drawbacks is one of the best choices you can make. Featuring a darker tone compared to the 2100P2, the A1207 is also another Scandinavian-transforming tile.

Dealing with richer-toned wood-look tiles may not initially seem to be a great choice since Nordic designs are all about cool tones and lightness. But on the contrary, the darker tones offer the best contrast, especially for 1950’s Scandinavian-appropriate furniture, like egg chairs for the living room, or some stylized side tables.

 

2100P5

Sometimes, achieving the Scandinavian style doesn’t require you to necessarily stick to the conventions and the rules surrounding this style. Simply going for Scandinavian inspirations in your interiors is also a smart choice, especially if you want to retain already-existing architectural decisions of a room.

Once again, the darker-colored tone of the 2100P5 can aid in your endeavor of achieving the contemporary-Scandinavian fusion. This tile is also perfect for wall applications, particularly for your kitchen space. The cool-look inherent in gray colors make this wall tile fit together with higher-leveled kitchen furniture such as tables and high stools. As with any wood-look tile, make sure the room is garnering sufficient natural lighting for truly eye-popping, yet relaxing visuals.

 

Key Takeaway

Achieving a Scandinavian interior with tiles doesn’t necessarily have to be difficult, as long as you’re equipped with proper knowledge when it comes to creating Scandinavian looks or those from its derivatives.

Despite the simplicity of this design, it offers any room with the highest level of sophistication, provided you use the right wood-look tiles. Click here to explore more timeless designs with Floor Center!

60×120 Slabs for a Luxurious Home

[60x120] YM6133

What are some 60×120 you can use to transform your home?

  1. M6121-6
  2. XPY61226F-1
  3. Y1GL25GE
  4. YM61242

 

When you take a look at your home, you’re probably brimming with home improvement ideas. Sometimes, this urge to transform your contemporary home into something more luxurious is something that you simply cannot shake off. The old wall painting which has started chafing simply won’t do anymore. You might even find that your tiles have already gone out of fashion. Why not change your floors with some 60×120 slabs? Maybe this is the perfect time to replace your living rooms’ outdated tile design.

At first, switching your tiles to achieve a more luxurious feel for your home can become difficult. Fortunately, you can easily get rid of these fears and anxieties with Floor Center’s timeless 60×120 tile designs. These tiles are vibrant and will liven up any part of your house they’re installed in. This tile size can easily provide any room with a more spacious feel. Featuring natural designs fit for contemporary living, check out Floor Center’s 60×120 tiles.

 

M6121-6

[60x120] M6121-6_[30x60]NHC63001

Your living room and bathroom tiles would surely do with a little more texture. While lining the floors or walls of these two areas of your home with plain tiles featuring basic and muted colors isn’t wrong, you have a chance to take the design up a notch. There’s no better way to do this than through the M6121-6.

This terrazzo-look tile works best with other bright and lighter shade colors like white, grey, or black. Don’t be daunted by the tile’s highly-patterned tile design because these tiles’ speckled look and feel just further creates a cleaner and more natural vibe for any kind of room. As mentioned before, the tile size can make any area more spacious without requiring you to undergo other more complex renovations.

 

XPY61226F-1

There seems to be a misconception that it’s fairly difficult to adopt a more contemporary design for your home with rustic designs. Contemporary styles typically take the shape and form of straight, sleek looks with precise dimensions. Other elements that may be markers of contemporariness include shades of black or white. This doesn’t necessarily have to be the case, though. You can easily incorporate natural designs into any modern installation. One way of doing this is through the XPY61226F-1. Its predominantly light brown coloring featuring natural-looking streaks of white, dark brown, and black make this tile the perfect choice to achieve a rustic look.

While this tile is best fit for virtually any room in your house – bedroom, living room, and kitchen – its style advantage can easily be maximized by having it installed in your dining room. This tile look can adapt well to wood, or wood-look furniture and can complement kitchen or dining spaces belonging in this thread. Don’t worry about getting these tiles grimy – they’re specifically designed to be stain resistant which makes this all the more perfect for any rustic dining room area.

 

Y1GL25GE

Interior modern bathroom 3D rendering

Black is one of the easiest colors to work with when it comes to achieving a sleeker look and finish for any living room space. You’ll likewise achieve the same effect by using the Y1GL25GE 60×120 tile.

This black tile color further enhances your living room space’s modern appearance. One of its most distinguishing features is the natural white-colored veins that adorn slabs of this tile design. While black can complement virtually any color you can think of, the white veins pop up even further in living rooms that feature contemporary decorations. This tile design can highlight any kind of stainless steel furniture you may have in your living room It also adds to the vibrancy provided by your modern furniture and lighting fixture.

 

YM61242

[60x120] YM61242

When people usually design their bathrooms, they may unconsciously find themselves avoiding unconventional designs. Usually, they may go for safer choices such as white or black tones, or designs which add an overall feel of refreshment. If you truly want to get the elusive duality of natural and contemporary look for your bathroom, consider a wood-like tile design such as that of the YM61242.

This tile is perfect as a wall installation in shower spaces, as it can easily provide you with a countryside living experience with its rustic appearance. The design blends in well with stone-look flooring in the shade of black to achieve your look.

 

Key Takeaway

Tile sizes like those of 60×120 slabs may seem difficult to work with in the beginning because of the sheer size. However, with the right kind of tile design, any room can be made more spacious without failure.

Floor Center’s 60×120 tiles are excellent for living rooms, dining rooms, kitchen, or even as wall tiles – you need only get creative. Click here to check out more designs with Floor Center!

Have a Summer Ready Home with These Tile Designs

Have a Summer Ready Home with These Tile Designs

What are the summer-ready tile designs perfect for your house?

  1. QG26066
  2. F52
  3. YM6133 and LM6680
  4. M91-4

 

No matter how many times you take a shower, or how high you turn on the setting of your electric fan, it just seems so difficult to keep yourself cool during the summertime. Fortunately, you can easily transform your home into a tropical dwelling with these summer-ready tile designs.

In choosing tile designs, you want to make sure that they can provide any room in your house with a sense of coolness, no matter where these tiles are placed. Floor Center’s ceramic tiles can not only achieve this for you, but these tiles are also great at repelling the heat coming from the rays of the summer sun. You’d no longer have to experience uncomfortable moments of stepping on extremely hot tiles. What are you waiting for? There’s no better way of redesigning your summer home than with these tile designs.

 

QG26066

[60x60] QG26066

[60X60] QG26066

Tiles with vibrant and lively designs can be considered fit to be summer-ready. This tile design is beautifully-patterned, allowing it to provide any room with a more natural appearance. When it comes to complementing this tile design with your interiors, the best way to go is to always cultivate a good match between and among the colors you’ll be using. This creates not only eye-popping visuals but also gives the room a cool vibe.

Manufactured with an impeccable finish, the QG26066 is perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, bathrooms, or any outdoor tile installation of your choosing.

 

F52

[40x40]F52

[40X40] F52

Sometimes, going for simple shades easily gets the job done. Floor Center’s 40×40 F52 tile is a lovely addition to a contemporary home with modern-day furnishing and fixtures. Its rustic appeal has the ability to offer any room with a natural, classic hint, while still enhancing modern furnishing.

Perfect for outdoor areas, the finish of this tile can transport you to the imagery of a beachside house with a picturesque view of the clear, blue waters. Its design can surely provide any room with a coolness that has since eluded many homes.

 

YM6133 and LM6680

[60x120] YM6133 + [60x60] LM6680

 [60×120] YM6133 and [60×60] LM6680

Have you always wanted to give your home a sleeker and more stylish vibe? After all, nothing is reminiscent of summer than the mesmerizing elegance of coastal areas. You’ll be pleased to find out that you can easily achieve a seamlessly beautiful look for any room in your house with Floor Center’s [60×120] YM6133 and [60×60] LM6680 tiles.

Featuring masterfully designed patterns and finishes, these tile designs are easy on the eyes and well-suited for any summer home redesigning endeavor. The smooth finish of the tile is comfortable to the touch and will provide any surface with a cool feel that many summer homes aspire to have. Whether you’re using this tile for your kitchen or as a wall design for your dining room, you simply cannot go wrong.

 

M91-4

White dining room interior design. White round table with flowers, candles and cups.

[60×60] M91-4

Finally, there is no better way of finishing this article than with the M91-4 tile design from Floor Center.

Don’t let this tile’s plain cream design fool you – it can easily enhance your indoor wall’s appearance, especially if installed in combination with tiles of darker tones. Its cream color is highly-reminiscent of a refreshing bowl of ice cream during hot summer afternoons.

With its easy-to-clean finish, your interiors would virtually be able to withstand the hot climate in no time at all.

 

Key Takeaway

Preparing your home for the summer is as simple as using the right kind of summer-ready tile designs. You don’t necessarily have to stick to generic conventions when it comes to choosing tile designs to create a perfect summer house – you need only get creative.

From rustic tones and matte finishes to glossy finishes, these tiles from Floor Center create some of the best summer-looks you’ll ever get to experience. Click here to check out more high-quality products with Floor Center!

Work From Home Office Ideas

Work From Home Office Ideas

What are some work from home office ideas you can do?

  1. Go for clean looks
  2. Organize your space
  3. Revamp your flooring and decorate

 

In this day and age, we’ve had to drastically alter many of the comforts that we’ve previously been used to. One major change, in particular, is that some people are advised to not report to their usual office space. This has made work from home arrangement more popular. If you’ve yet to set up your space, it would be to your advantage to take note of various home office ideas to help you become more comfortable with this kind of setup.

When it comes to setting up your work-from-home space, you should ensure your environment will foster a sense of productivity. The furniture, lighting, decorations, or even your wall and floor tiles all play a part in achieving the ideal home office space. Continue reading to learn more about the simple tips you can follow.

 

Go for clean looks

Modern home office

Major renovations are virtually out of the question when it comes to overhauling a part of your home. As such, when it comes to designing a home office, a simple piece of advice you can do in any part of your house is to go for clean and simple looks.

To make this job easier for you, consider choosing an area with neutral colors that do not strain your eyes. For example, you might want to go with pastel, light grey, warm white, or cream-based colors for your walls. For best results, you have to make sure that the room is receiving adequate light from natural sunlight to help keep you awake and alert as you’re working and typing away on your keyboard.

When it comes to creating a clean office look, make sure that your furniture complements the other colors. Choose a sturdy work desk and chairs with comfortable seating for the best results.

 

Organize your space

Organize your space

A highly-cluttered table is not only unattractive to look at, but may also contribute to lowering your productivity levels and worsening your mood. When you find yourself constantly having to rummage through stacks and stacks of cluttered papers and pens scrawled all over the table, it can be frustrating. Avoiding these is easy enough by following simple home office space organization tips.

Reduce the piles of paper you have by throwing out unnecessary documents that just add to the clutter. For important documents, on the other hand, file them using a color-coded system and arrange them neatly and properly in a document tray. Since you’re also undoubtedly using writing tools, make sure you have a pen holder near you for easier access.

 

Revamp your flooring and decorate

Revamp your flooring and decorate

It may not easily be evident in the beginning, but decorating your office space is a good way to improve the room’s functionality as well as its appeal. You can also choose to add your own flair to your room by revamping the flooring space.

Fortunately, you can do simple home renovation tips like changing the look of your tiles. You may want to go for a more natural and rustic office space feel. With Floor Center’s easy-to-install vinyl tiles, you can make this a reality. The KLD0720 30x30CM wood-look vinyl can easily get the job done.

Aside from tile decor, aesthetically appealing and functional objects like a chalkboard, whiteboard, and indoor plants can improve the overall appearance of your home office. You can also hang some art decorations on your walls, or keep a small figurine of your choosing to spice up your office desk.

If your floors have already been installed with Floor Center’s high-quality vinyl tiles, then you may want to consider layering it with a soft floor carpet for your home office furniture. While these tiles are already easy to maintain on their own, adding a carpet helps you keep them clean and free from scratches or other kinds of damages.

Similar to the first home office tip, the best carpet colors are those which add for a sleeker and neater appearance. Choose shades of white, grey, or black to achieve this look. When placing a carpet on the floor, make sure it’s covering all the legs of your table and other furniture, to ensure the floor is properly protected.

 

Key Takeaway

You don’t really need to engage in physically intensive methods for good home office ideas. Through the installation of easy-to-apply tiles, organizing your space, choosing light colors, or even putting a carpet, you can easily transform a specific part of your home into an area that simulates a productive working environment. Click here for more helpful tips with Floor Center!

4 Quarantine Tips to Help You Cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic

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What are some tips to help you cope with COVID-19 while in quarantine?

  1. Talk to a trusted friend or family member
  2. Listen to reliable news sources
  3. Read a book
  4. Bond with your family

 

We live in truly unprecedented circumstances. Many disruptions in the different sectors and industries have altered the way normal operations are typically conducted. For families who are in lockdown, you would need some quarantine tips for COVID-19 because of the various changes in lifestyle that you would have to adapt to.

In coping with the pandemic, you have to tread the fine line of keeping yourself informed about the day-to-day developments while at the same time tuning yourself out from news that can negatively impact your mental well-being.

Fortunately for you, this guide sets out to provide you with some simple tips you can follow at home to help you cope during these trying times. Continue reading to learn more.

 

Talk to a trusted friend or family member

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In trying to cope during such extraordinary situations, it’s important for us to not be alone. We wouldn’t want to be left pondering on our thoughts by ourselves. When we start bottling up how we really feel about things, we can end up eventually exploding at even just the minor inconveniences. As such, one of the best ways of helping you cope during this pandemic is for you to communicate with a trusted friend or family member.

Apart from the frontliners who have been courageously going beyond the call of duty to prevent the spread of the virus, people with unmanaged anxiety are also heavily impacted by the situation we live in. The fear which they may feel about the day-to-day events means they would also need constant reassurance from a friend or family member that they would be there to help them through it.

If you have anxieties about the situation in the country, you can ease your fears by picking up a phone and contacting someone dear to you. With a trusted friend by your side, you can be sure that you’ll be able to express your worries without fear of being judged. While you may not necessarily eliminate every anxiety you bear within you, the reassurance you’ll receive can help you at least manage it in a healthier manner.

 

Listen to reliable news sources

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When it comes to informing ourselves about the daily updates regarding the pandemic situation, it’s only right that we listen to only reliable news sources. Listening to accurate information regarding the virus can not only provide us with invaluable knowledge with regards to how we can arm ourselves against this silent enemy – this practice can also help us avoid news that tries to misdirect or to hamper efforts to protect our well-being.

When choosing which news sites you follow or listen to, make sure they have a good reputation in consistently delivering up-to-date and accurate news in the past. Some sources of reliable news include international health arms, like the World Health Organization, or the Philippine Red Cross. It would also be in your best interest to procure your information from government agencies like the Department of Health and other relevant bodies.

 

Read a book

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Though simple as it may sound, reading a book is one way to help you eliminate any worries you might have about the pandemic situation. When choosing a book to read, you have to ensure that the story piques your interest enough, in that you would end up devoting your focus on energy on it – you need to keep yourself distracted, especially if you’re the kind of person who is not easily reassured whenever you have worries.

This quarantine is also a chance for you to finish books which you haven’t really picked up in a long time. If you have a short attention span, you can try making the task more manageable for you by reading a few pages at a time. Couple your reading sessions with a cup of coffee or any favorite drink for better relaxation.

 

Bond with your family

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Bonding with your family is one of the best ways to help you cope during this pandemic. You’re spending much of your time in the house and the time you all have on your hands is finally an opportunity for you to engage in relaxing activities with one another.

Some simple practices you can do include having dinner together, watching a movie, or simply just resting in your own time, together. You don’t necessarily have to talk about anything. You also wouldn’t have to feel the need to discuss, or give updates about the COVID-19 situation in the country – simply being in their presence might be enough in offering you with some relief.

 

Key Takeaway

Everyone will definitely have difficulty in coping with the virus. By practicing social distancing and following the regulations on quarantine, we’re doing our part in preventing the further spread of the virus.

As such, it would do you well to inform yourself of the different quarantine tips for COVID-19. While these tips may sound simple, they can go a long way in easing any worries or fears you might have about the entire situation.

There are many ways to heal and cope during this time. The most important thing is that you’re doing what works best for you. Click here for more helpful advice with Floor Center!

4 Sanitizing Tips for Vinyl Flooring

4 Sanitizing Tips for Vinyl Flooring

What are some sanitizing tips for vinyl flooring?

  1. Place a doormat in the entryway
  2. Avoid soaking vinyl
  3. Regularly sweep floors
  4. Use baking soda paste

 

Maintaining hygiene is undoubtedly one of the first things we have to consider during these extraordinary times. By making ourselves and our environment cleaner, we’re doing our part in preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Particularly, if we’re staying at home for long periods of time, we should know how to keep every part of the house clean. We might want to equip ourselves with the proper knowledge on how to sanitize vinyl flooring especially if this kind of surface is present in high-activity areas like the kitchen, dining room, and living room.

Because of the lockdown, families have been left with no choice but to stay indoors. When one of them does not follow a work from home arrangement, they can potentially expose the other family members to different kinds of bacteria. Luckily, Floor Center’s vinyl tiles are easy to clean and will easily sanitize any part of your home, preventing unwanted bacteria buildup. If you want to learn more about the most efficient ways of sanitizing vinyl planks to make it safe for you and your family, continue reading.

 

Place a doormat in the entryway

Place a doormat in the entryway

Placing a doormat in your entryway is a preventive measure in order to avoid any unwanted dirt from accumulating on vinyl flooring. As mentioned before, keeping your family safe is the priority in these times. While Floor Center’s vinyl tiles are already hygienic enough to achieve this, placing a doormat keeps shoes clean before stepping onto vinyl tiles. This tip is useful when not all of your family members are working from home.

For example, if they regularly have to go out, they might unknowingly expose their shoes to grime, dust, and dirt. With the presence of a doormat, they would be more inclined to clean their shoes first before stepping inside the house. In choosing a doormat, ensure they’re sturdy enough to last longer periods before they’re washed.

 

Avoid soaking vinyl

There is a tendency for many people to use water in cleaning almost anything. There’s no harm in doing this, after all, water is a great way to clean light stains, clean dishwashing foam, and virtually almost any grime which can come off easily. But when it comes to cleaning your vinyl tiles with water, avoid soaking it.

The reason for this is that when you drench your vinyl floors with too much water, the water can seep into the cracks and the gaps in between the vinyl planks. This can potentially cause damages such as loose or warped planks.

If you’re cleaning with a mop, make sure to dip it in the appropriate amount of water along with the right kind of cleaner. Make sure the mop isn’t dripping wet before applying it onto the flooring surface. In this way, you’ll retain the appearance and arrangement of the vinyl, while at the same time making your floors spic and span for the rest of the household.

 

Regularly sweep floors

Regularly sweep floors

Two of the most underrated cleaning materials in your home are the dustpan and broom. They’re simple items but they are the most useful when it comes to getting rid of different kinds of debris, dirt particles, and dust which may be accumulating in certain areas of the house. As such, they’re also useful in cleaning your vinyl flooring.

Regularly sweeping your floors is a low-impact technique in maintaining the hygienic value of vinyl tiles. You may not know it, but sanitizing your floors in this way can create better health outcomes for both you and the family. The reason for this is that sweeping vinyl tiles can prevent the buildup of dust mounds which can easily enter the respiratory system. Though not instantaneously, inhaling dust can cause further allergies and potentially dangerous breathing problems for anyone in contact with this kind of dirt.

It is advised that you set a schedule to clean your vinyl surfaces. While it is generally recommended that you do this daily for the most optimal results, you may also opt to do it every other day.

 

Use baking soda paste

Finally, another effective way of cleaning vinyl floors is through the application of baking soda paste. This is a good way to get rid of stubborn stains like those coming from grape juice, ketchup, grease, and the like. Simply mix a solution of baking soda and water until you are left with a mixture with a paste-like consistency.

Cleaning your stains immediately after the spill is the best way for them to prevent lasting on your floors. On another note, this method also prevents ants, cockroaches, vermin, and other kinds of pests from infesting vinyl floors, as the stains have already been dealt with.

 

Key Takeaway

If you don’t know how to sanitize vinyl flooring, then you don’t have to worry as the guide above sets out to simplify it for you. In these extraordinary circumstances that we’re currently living in, keeping our household hygienic for every family member is essential to maintain their health and improve their immune system.

With Floor Center’s easy-to-maintain vinyl flooring, you won’t experience any problems with regards to keeping your house clean. Furthermore, you’re giving your house a fighting chance of better protecting itself during the pandemic. Click here to check out more helpful tips!

How to Fight COVID 19 with Proper Hygiene and the Right Tiles

How to Fight COVID 19 with Proper Hygiene and the Right Tiles

What are some hygiene tips to combat COVID 19?

  1. Wash your hands
  2. Take a bath
  3. Properly clean ceramic tiles
  4. Disinfect rooms

 

With the spread of the COVID-19 virus, many people have been quick to purchase hygienic products and other sanitary items to help them combat its effects. Some measures which have been imposed by governments include lockdowns as well as stringent social distancing measures. Many people have been looking for ways on how to fight COVID-19 at home.

Something as simple as having the right kind of tiles for your flooring surface can make a big difference in terms of increasing the quality of your family’s overall hygiene at home. Continue reading to learn more about some tips you can follow to maintain proper hygiene while combating the virus.

 

Wash your hands

Wash your hands

Staying at home for an indefinite amount of time can lead to people becoming too easily complacent about their hygiene and how properly they practice it around the presence of others. There is a tendency for some people to just lie down in their beds for the entire day without even so much as moving a muscle. However, it’s highly important to maintain hygiene through simple practices such as washing your hands as much as possible.

 

Take a bath

Take a bath

If you’re not working from home or have to run errands at the grocery store, bank, etc., you obviously run the risk of exposing yourself to different types of bacteria because of being exposed outside. You may not be aware of it, but interacting with large groups will unknowingly lead to some of the pathogens or bacteria getting on your clothing. This is why as soon as you get home, take a long shower before you greet your family. While this task may be fairly simple, you’re giving yourself more of a fighting chance to avoid contracting a highly-contagious virus.

Properly clean ceramic tiles

Another proper hygiene tip you can follow during the lockdown is to properly clean the ceramic tile flooring in the different parts of your house. You may not be entirely aware of it, but someone who might have come from outside may have unknowingly left with them bacteria and other kinds of dirt on the soles of their shoes.

While ceramic tile flooring is already durable, cost-efficient, and requires only low maintenance, there is no better way to enhance these desirable properties by subjecting them to regular maintenance.

Before cleaning your ceramic tile surface, ensure you’ve undergone the proper surface preparation methods. This is for the purpose of removing any mounds of dust or loose debris in the process. Do this with either a broom or a vacuum cleaner for maximum results. After, use a tile-safe all-purpose cleaner, or mop every inch of the ceramic tile surface with a mild detergent solution.

 

Disinfect rooms

Disinfect rooms

Finally, another effective method of maintaining proper hygiene is by using effective air treatment products in order to disinfect a particular room.

Depending on the kind of product that you have, your room would start smelling good and will become relatively germ-free in no time. When disinfecting rooms, particularly the kitchen, you should ensure the chemicals of the product aren’t getting into any food items which might render them inedible.

Furthermore, you can also use this opportunity to clean the various high-activity items in a room. These items might be doorknobs and door handles, sinks, showerheads, light switches, or even toothbrushes. By thoroughly cleaning these objects, you’re increasing your home’s resistance against the transmission of the virus.

 

Key Takeaway

If you’re not yet aware of how to fight COVID 19 at home, then you don’t need to be overwhelmed because the guide above has set it out simply for you. You can achieve proper hygiene through simple tasks like taking showers, washing dishes, cleaning your ceramic tiles, and the like.

The best piece of advice is to as much as possible subject anything that may have come into human contact to proper cleaning. Having the right kind of ceramic tiles for your home also greatly helps in fighting the virus. Floor Center’s tiles are low-maintenance and can easily be cleaned, giving your home a better chance of arming itself against COVID 19. Click here to check out more helpful tips with Floor Center!