For large saltillo floors a floor machine over an aggressive black pad can be used to remove the softened up sealer.
How to remove saltillo tile floor.
On the other hand a saltillo tile or terra cotta paver is porous enough that moisture transmission and salt or mineral deposits can be seen throughout the entire surface.
While mortar and saltillo tile are strong and durable materials the removal of both is a generally straightforward and simple process that can be done using basic construction tools.
Like most tile flooring saltillo tile is installed using a mortar base and can usually withstand most foot traffic conditions.
After you have scrubbed away all of the dirt and grime then you should thoroughly rinse the tiles and grout to remove all traces of the cleaning solution.
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These hexagonal tiles in our kitchen have been in place for about 30 years are badly worn.
Do not soak saltillo tile.
A mop and bucket of hot water works well for rinsing a saltillo tile floor.
I don t advise the strength of bleach to universally clean saltillo tile however.
With kids dogs and a front door open to many my floors need a disinfectant overhaul on occasion.
This was done to serve the purpose of what penetrating sealer accomplishes for the tiles now.
It is almost on a daily basis that we hear the cry for help regarding efflorescence.
And since my floors have a durable saltillo tile sealer coating i use a bleach water mixture a few times each year for deep cleaning disinfecting.
Keep adding stripper as required to ensure that it does not dry on the tiles.
One quote to strip stain reseal all tiles on our first floor to match was more than it would cost i think to remove and put in some type of wood or wood look.
A shop vac can also be used to extract the dirty cleaning solution off of the saltillo tiles and grout.