Saltillo tiles are porous mexican terracotta tiles made of clay.
Whitewash saltillo tile.
How to remove saltillo tile whitewash.
How to paint over saltillo tile.
The coolest part of this is the pearlescent like effect a high gloss sealer has on the entire.
I have beautiful saltillo tile floors in a dijon pattern throughout my 2200 square foot home.
In saltillo mexico craftsmen form local clay into tiles by hand then allow the tiles to bake in the sun.
The raw clay is extremely absorbent.
I also have 5 dogs.
You really have to see it to appreciate the beauty of the white wash stain.
Buying unsealed saltillo tile is problematic for several reasons.
Here are 5 things you should no longer do with saltillo tile.
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.
White wash stained saltillo tile.
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.
If you re trying to save a buck then let me offer a pro tip.
Do not buy unsealed tile because presealed tiles will save you.