Hi there. Any good tips please for keeping bathroom wall tiles steam free (or nearly steam free!). I do have a small window open but there's still some condensation on the tiles. Maybe there's a tile protection product for this? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.
2006-10-04 05:36:24 · 13 answers · asked by Carella 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
When running a bath put the cold water in first and then add the hot - produces less steam. Similar for the shower if you have a mixer. You'll get more condensation when the walls are very cold.
Sorry - cant think of much more than that.
2006-10-04 05:39:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might try applying the mirror anti fog products that are out there. Bathroom tiles "sweat" for the same reason mirrors do, they are cooler than the surrounding air and therefore water vapor condenses on them if the temperature of the tiles is below the "dew Point". The products for mirrors are designed make water wetter or not allow it to collect. Usually these are mixtures of highly slick plastics or soaps that allow very small droplets to spread out quickly thereby preventing the appearance of water, and allowing a quicker drying time.
2006-10-04 05:47:06 · answer #2 · answered by Foundryman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there isn't a magic product for getting rid of this. However, if when you have finished in the bathroom, you wipe over the tiles with a window cleaner type wiper (the ones they put on a pole to remove water) when the tiles dry they WILL sparkle!!
2006-10-04 05:45:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get an extract fan fitted capable of removing the steam laden air before it can condense on the cold tiles.
2006-10-04 07:45:01 · answer #4 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think condensation is normal... and tiles are made for that... to withstand condensation. I've heard that wiping a bathroom mirror with shaving cream helps to keep it from fogging up, but I don't know about bathroom tiles.
2006-10-04 05:39:16 · answer #5 · answered by spanish kitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, can't help. Our bathroom is half-tiled and we don't get a problem with steam.
2006-10-04 06:03:39 · answer #6 · answered by Winnie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No sorry, condensation comes from steam so unless you take cold showers and baths you are stuck with it like everyone else. Heating and ventilation will help along with an extractor fan.
2006-10-04 05:41:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the only thing that will guarantee it is an extract fan.
Keeping the room warm will also help but it means doing it throughout the night so the wall is warm in the morning when you first use it. As the external walls will transfer the lower temperature from the outside.
2006-10-04 05:42:09 · answer #8 · answered by philipscottbrooks 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont worry tiles last 4ever as long as some air is geting in! trust me my dads a tiler! x
2006-10-04 05:49:38 · answer #9 · answered by jo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tiles are no good.
2006-10-04 05:43:53 · answer #10 · answered by pirateron 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋