Streaking which makes the saltillo tiles looks artificial not natural.
Interior saltillo tile stain colors.
4 reasons you must be detailed when staining saltillo tiles.
Change the color or match new tile to existing.
Select a small manageable area of 4 to 6 ft 35 m to 55 m and apply aqua stain for saltillo with a dense sponge or lint free cotton towel from a shallow dish.
Aqua stain may be used undiluted if a darker stain is desired or diluted with up to 8 parts water for lighter more translucent stain.
To apply the stain on the saltillo tiles dip your sponge into the shallow plate containing the stain and apply it in small circles.
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Overstaining which becomes a more painted uniform look.
Clean the tiles well using a scrub brush and industrial strength.
These are the most popular colors people choose for their saltillo tiles.
Using stains you can darken the tiles or use multiple colors of stain to create a pattern or stone like appearance on the floors.
Sealed saltillo tiles are darker in color than unsealed saltillo tiles.
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Some tiles will have a striped pattern which happens when tiles are stacked when they are fired in the kiln.
Tired of the pink and yellow saltillo tile floor.
Step 3 applying the stain.
For instance yellow on red becomes orange and so forth.
I usually advise against this if you like the natural characteristic but many people choose to have this.
Pre dampen tiles with water.
Saltillo tiles are very porous as well so we apply many coats of stain very diluted.
Match your home decor.
If the sponge is rather large you can cut it down to the size of your palm using a pair of scissors.
If left unsealed all three finishes of the saltillo clay are lighter and more pastel in.
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Do a tile at a time and be careful to avoid areas that are grouted.
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Being that saltillos tiles are pink and yellow the stain colors do not always look the color they are when applied the floor.