Saltillo tiles are porous mexican terracotta tiles made of clay.
Whitewash saltillo tile.
Here are 5 things you should no longer do with saltillo tile.
I have beautiful saltillo tile floors in a dijon pattern throughout my 2200 square foot home.
Before they ship to stores the tiles are fired.
They normally have a red to brown coloring and are sealed to give them a protective finish and.
I also have 5 dogs.
How to remove saltillo tile whitewash.
Mar 19 2015 all of the paver family grout staining we can custom make or match any color match the existing color if there is existing grout repair that doesn t match we can stain it to match the rest of the grout.
If you re trying to save a buck then let me offer a pro tip.
The raw clay is extremely absorbent.
If the white was stain is only lightly applied say 1 to 3 coats it lightens the whole floor and brightens the hues of pinks and yellows.
How to paint over saltillo tile.
Do not buy unsealed tile because presealed tiles will save you.
In saltillo mexico craftsmen form local clay into tiles by hand then allow the tiles to bake in the sun.
Because well you don t have to.
White wash stained saltillo tile.
You really have to see it to appreciate the beauty of the white wash stain.