How to tile with Saltillo tiles
Installing Saltillo tiles
Saltillo tiles should be wiped with a damp cloth after laying and then left for about 2 days for the adhesive to set and dry.
When dry the tile surface should be sanded clean.
We recommend using 120 grade sandpaper to run it down.
After cleaning the tiles vacuum them. Then start the sealing process. There are various ways of sealing Saltillo tiles. What Milagros have done is use a 50:50 mix of turpentine and linseed oil.
The tiles have to be saturated with sealant until they can absorb no more, but any excess must be wiped off the surface before it drys there.
When the sealant has dried then the tiles can be grouted.
After cleaning up the grout and letting the tiles dry, a final coat of sealant should be applied.
With the Saltillo Milagros have finished them with Lithofin acrylic sealant.
Maintenance of Saltillo Tiles
Saltillo floor tiles are unsealed terracotta. They are handmade in Saltillo, Northern Mexico from local clay which has a unique natural blend of minerals. This makes the tiles very tough when fired in specially-built kilns.The tiles don’t harbour dust, making them a good choice for anyone with allergies. They can be cleaned with a wet mop.
Refunds and Guarantees
- We will replace goods if they arrive damaged. We may ask for photographic evidence if we need to notify the courier company. We ask that you inform us within 5 days.
- Refunds are given if the tiles are returned in person to the shop or warehouse or arrive back with us undamaged within 14 days of delivery.
- After 14 days a 20% re-stocking fee is charged if the tiles are returned 14 days after the delivery day of the tiles. We will accept part boxes but at a 50% restocking fee.
- After 90 days a 50% restocking fee will be charged.
- Delivery charges are non-refundable except for where the tiles are damaged.
- Refunds cannot be given once the tiles have been fixed onto the wall.
Information
Working directly with tile makers, we import handmade Saltillo floor tiles. They are available in four sizes: 15 x 15cm, 22 x 22cm, 30 x 30cm and 40 x 40cm square format. Our prices are competitive because we buy the tiles directly from the makers and import them ourselves.
Prices are as follows.
£2.50 per tile/ £112.50 per sq.m/ 45 tiles per sq.m 15 x 15cm Saltillo tile.
£3 per tile / £63 per sq.m/ 21 tiles per sq.m for the 22 x 22cm Saltillo tile.
£3.50per tile/ £38.50 per sq.m/ 11 tiles per sq.m for the 30 x 30cm Saltillo tile.
£10 per tile/ £62.50 per sq.m/ 6.25 tiles per sq.m for the 40 x 40cm Saltillo tile
Characteristics
Saltillo floor tiles are unsealed terracotta. They are hand made in Saltillo, Northern Mexico from local clay which has a unique natural blend of minerals, which makes the tiles very tough when fired in specially-built kilns. The individual tiles are slightly varied in shape and surface, with wavy contours and slightly different sizes and shades of yellow, orange and red. They lend an earthy look to any room, the soft yellow, pink and red tones adding warmth to kitchens, bathrooms, or outdoor spaces. They look good in both contemporary and traditional settings, simultaneously able to keep with tradition in an old house and add breaking with the clean lines of a modern one to add variation.Because the Saltillo tiles are handmade they are slightly convex and concave, which creates a pillowed effect once installed.
Suitability
The handmade floor tiles are suitable for indoor floors including bathrooms and kitchens. They can be used with underfloor heating. They can be used in fireplaces and hearths. The Saltillo tiles are often used in conjunction with the 5 x 5cm inset tiles.
Making Saltillo Tiles
Saltillo floor tiles are unsealed terracotta. They are handmade in Saltillo, Northern Mexico from local clay which has a unique natural blend of minerals. This makes the tiles very tough when fired in specially-built kilns.
