Although living on the North Shore offers many beautiful vistas and quaint surroundings, one must also deal with the fluctuating temperature of the region. From hot summers to cool winters, the weather changes can put building materials—especially tiles—under test. This climate dynamic makes commercial tile cleaning not just a regular chore but also a necessary maintenance step to prolong their life and keep its magnificence.

For millennia, tiles have decorated our houses providing a strong and beautiful floor and wall covering. Still, they are subject to the vagaries of Mother Nature even with their might. Think of picture tiles as the construction materials’ prima donnas; strong but vulnerable to a mood swing or two with changing seasons. Changing temperatures on the North Shore can cause tiles to stretch and shrink. This technique can cause ugly fissures and the hated grout breakdown over time. It’s like leaving a chocolate bar in the sun; without carefulness, eventual melting results.

Let us go right to it. Tiles—especially those laid outside—absorb heat in summer as the mercury rises. Whether it’s porcelain or ceramic, the stuff opens. By now those chilly months arrive, and the same tiles show contraction. This cycle stresses the material like a dance floor on a chaotic night. It’s hardly surprising that people living here sometimes discover they have to replace their tile surfaces sooner than expected.

The issue is not improved by dampness, North Shore’s sly friend. It hangs in the air then seeps into whatever porous surface it comes across during a rain spell. The rain freezes and expands when it seeps into the tiles and winters’ chill sets in. Consequently You guessed it — tiles might chip or break. Here the devoted mop and bucket team takes front stage. Frequent sealing and cleaning have a certain appeal.

Ultra Brite Carpet & Tile Cleaning North Shore
79-83 Longueville Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066
(02) 8015 5143