Saltillo tile hard on your back?
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What kind of paint to use on outdoor Saltillo / Mexican tile
Comments (1)I don't have any experience with this stuff, but since nobody else has replied, I'll venture a thought: What you're considering is pretty much a painted floor, outdoors. If this is what the elements have done to saltillo tile, what would happen to a painted floor??? Maybe you can find a masonry stain, & then seal it. I love saltillo, hope you can resuscitate yours!...See MoreCan Saltillo tile be sanded
Comments (6)hi. can you upload a photo of the floor in question? it would help with the advice. Because everyone here is correct depending on what is on the surface at this time. if it's the sealer that is affected then a simple scrub and reseal is required . but if the sealer was not maintained and the actual surface was damaged then a light sanding will be required. Antonio....See MoreSaltillo tile floor? Solutions, short of jackhammering it out?
Comments (11)Julieste, I think that Saltillo tiles are an elegant choice if you favor Mediterranean decor. I've seen them used in some of the older mansions in the Hollywood Hills, and in a few homes here on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. They are artistic looking and up-keep and maintenance are not a PIA. So, they've got some positives going for them. That said, I'd like to share a few observations from our experience: 1) You must have an absolutely level base to build upon (concrete slab would be optimal), 2) the tiles themselves are naturally irregular and of uneven thickness=your installer (or yourself) must take care so that no tile 'dips' or sinks down at the corner(s), and 3) these tiles are set with a fairly wide grout line. The grout catches dirt, fur, et al. Not a huge prob..a stiff broom or vacuum cleans it up easily. The sealed tiles' surface cleans up nicely with a damp mop, so not a PIA. The sealed surface lasts for years on an inside installation which does not see heavy traffic or abuse (ie, no patio furniture dragged across surface.) I do admire Saltillo floors that were laid precisely, especially those with 'insets' of cobalt or accent tiles. Unfortunately, whoever laid our tiles in the '60's did a half-a$$ job, and that is the main reason I dislike the ones we have. Oh, one more thought-if you place fairly thin area rugs over these tiles, after a while the rugs will conform to the profile of the tiles underneath (not a problem unless you don't like the waffle iron look.;) Say, if you do go ahead with them, share a picture with us!...See MoreSaltillo tile floors
Comments (13)I think you can use wood like your ceiling, but I wouldn't use laminate. Get solid wood steps, stained to match your ceiling, and paint the risers your stair trim color. Saltillo tile goes great with wood. Removing the carpet keeps the stairs clean and simple. If you're planning to add a runner though, just put in carpet. It makes no sense to change the stairs to laminate just to put the runner over it....See Moresuzyqtexas
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