On this page we publish videos and articles about tiles, trends and technical specifications, but we also share videos of cool collections or installation instructions for large format tiles, for example. If you have any questions or a tile-tastic addition to our knowledge base or the frequently asked questions, please let us know at info@tegelmonsters.nl!

Cleaning ceramic tiles: complete guide by problem

Clean ceramic tiles with a pH-neutral cleaner and lukewarm water, not with vinegar or baking soda. This pillar guide provides the safe basic method, an honest comparison of products, and, for each problem (limescale, grout, cement haze, mold, rust), the route to the correct step-by-step plan.

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Epoxy or cement grout: zone selection guide for your project

Epoxy or cement grout? An epoxy grout (reaction grout, class RG) is watertight and chemically resistant, while a cement grout (CG1/CG2) is cheaper and easier to work with. This selection guide lists water, stain, and chemical resistance, costs, color stability, and zone advice according to NEN-EN 13888.

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Impregnating natural stone: guide to protection and maintenance

Impregnating natural stone protects porous stone such as marble and travertine against stains and moisture with a penetrating agent that allows the stone to breathe. This article explains when impregnation is necessary, the difference between impregnation and a film-forming coating, how to apply it step-by-step, and which product is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

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Removing rust stains from tiles and natural stone

Removing rust stains requires a method tailored to the surface: an acid-free rust remover is safe on ceramics and natural stone, whereas regular acid dulls calcareous stone. This article provides a step-by-step plan, shows where rust comes from (furniture legs, reinforcement, iron-containing water), and how to eliminate the source so the stain does not return.

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Choosing outdoor tiles: ceramic, concrete, or natural stone

Outdoor tiles are selected based on three requirements: frost resistance, anti-slip properties, and thickness. This pillar compares ceramic, concrete, and natural stone, using the ISO 10545-12 and DIN 51130 standards and a thickness overview per application. For detailed selection of ceramic garden tiles, we refer to the separate buying guide.

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Removing mold in the bathroom: grout and silicone sealant

Black mold in the bathroom almost always starts in the grout or sealant joint. In this technical guide, you will learn how to safely clean mold from cement grout, when it is better to cut away and replace silicone sealant, and how to prevent the mold from returning through ventilation and impregnation.

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Removing limescale: safe product for each surface

Limescale removal should be tailored to the surface: a diluted buffered acid cleaner for ceramics and porcelain, and an acid-free product for calcareous natural stone. This article explains why hard water is the cause, provides a step-by-step plan with dosages and contact times, and shows how to prevent limescale on tiles.

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Color trends

The question “What's trending now?” is often asked when people are unsure about what style or color to choose.

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