Saltillo Tile Restoration in San Antonio

Saltillo tile restoration in San Antonio helps to bring back the beauty of this remarkable flooring. San Antonio has a rich, colorful history.  It  is the home of the Alamo, and Davy Crockett's last stand.  It has a nice warm climate year round.  The southwestern influence is found from the food to the place names.  And one thing that is popular in San Antonio is saltillo tile.  It makes sense if you think about it.  Saltillo's rich earth tones go with any decor, and there is just something overtly Southwestern about it.  After all, it originates in Mexico.  But what is saltillo?

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San Antonio Saltillo Tile Care

Saltillo tile is a type of terra-cotta tile that originates in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. Even though there are saltillo tiles produced in other places such as Italy, the Mexican form is the most popular. While saltillo can be different colors and shapes, most saltillo tile is in reds, oranges, and yellows. Saltillo tile is made by pressing down on the clay with blocks of wood. Surprisingly, the color of the saltillo tile is dependent on where it was during the firing of the clay. Although it is very beautiful, saltillo is also extremely porous. That's why you want a professional in saltillo tile care to come in to seal your tile and protect it.
Untreated Saltillo tile is very sensitive. Since it is porous, liquid sinks in rapidly. There's no glaze on saltillo. Even during installation it can absorb water from the thin-set It scuffs and stains easily if not properly sealed and maintained with a quality impregnating tile sealant. Saltillo is probably a poor choice for outdoor installation in climates that have freezing temperatures, although is a popular choice in warmer climates, such as San Antonio.

Taking Care of Your Saltillo Tile

According to Wikipedia:

"A penetrating sealant will maintain the natural look of the tile. You should periodically test the seal by putting a few drops of water on the tile in various places. If the water is absorbed, then another coat of sealant should be applied. Other surface sealants may give the tile a shiny appearance. As the tile loses its shine, another coat is applied on top of the old sealant. If the finish becomes too worn or uneven, it can be stripped and a new coat applied. However this option is very labor-intensive. Additionally, another coat of sealant can be used on both the saltillo tile and grout. Although inexpensive itself, saltillo is very expensive to have installed. A professional with experience in saltillo will charge $4.50 to $6.00 per square foot for installation, depending on your locale."

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This is why you need a professional. Saltillo can be troublesome if you don't know what you're doing. Call a San Antonio saltillo tile restoration service.

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