To apply the stain on the saltillo tiles dip your sponge into the shallow plate containing the stain and apply it in small circles.
How to stain saltillo floor tiles.
Saltillo tiles are made with natural clay and can tend to have a chalky dull look to them.
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The correct way to apply stain to refinished saltillo tiles.
Like everything preparation is most important and the saltillos must be stripped of all the existing coating.
Topical sealers come in glossy and matte finishes and they both provide a level of gloss to the otherwise dull looking saltillo.
Let the tiles dry out completely and the floor is now prepped for staining and sealing.
High quality mexican saltillo tile staining and proper sealer application to protect the stain.
For long lasting beauty and long term durability you need to be very detailed when staining and sealing your saltillo tile floors.
I agree with christine claret with behrs consumer hotline semi transparent concrete stain is the way to go.
Clean the saltillo tiles well.
Unsealed saltillo tiles will look dull and lifeless without a topical sealer applied.
Staining and sealing saltillo tiles acid based stains work best on concrete pavers and stamped concrete.
Step 3 applying the stain.
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If the sponge is rather large you can cut it down to the size of your palm using a pair of scissors.