Hi Don,

I am new to this network of professionals and am encouraged to see some interest/issues with the type of tile that we manufacture and wholesale (assuming you’re dealing with only authentic Saltillo tile). Existing saltillo tile can be tricky to deal with but I’m on board with other feedback you’ve received….discourage stripping (typically causes too much discoloration, difficult removing all residual stripper, and costly to re-stain and seal the clay), discourage grinding down (really creates a mess, rarely successful with the end result, and again costly to re-seal (because you’d probably have to strip it anyway depending on how much sealer is penetrated into the clay).

When it’s just “spot” problems, we offer our clients some easy, inexpensive solutions. An entire floor is a different story – sometimes it less expensive (or only nominally more expensive) to replace a saltillo floor if they find a source like us - who wholesales direct and ships.

Regardless, get a release for whatever you do. If you need a rate quote for new tile, let me know. We’d be happy to help.

Happy Monday everyone!

Best Wishes,

Melanie Ocana

South Texas Saltillo Connection, LLC

www.SaltilloTileConnection..com
sales@rustic-idea.com

Ph. 512.394.7281

Fx. 512.287.4253

Have you visited www.SaltilloTileConnection.com lately?

From: supersemi@gmail.com [mailto:supersemi@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Don Semi
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 09:20
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Saltillo Tiles

Thanks to all. I hae stripped and resealed numerous times but did not think it was a good idea to grind. Issue resolved. By the way, nnice work Joe.

On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 7:45 AM, Stone & Grout Meister, LLC <mail@stoneandgroutmeister.com> wrote:

Depends on the Saltillo tile ……. some Saltillo can be stripped and refinished. I wouldn’t try to grind a Saltillo flat, especially A Super Saltillo. I’ve striped, sanded, and stained Saltillo to a different color and applied a new finish. The problem is getting the stripper out of the Saltillo so the new finish will hold. Always get a piece of the original stock first for testing. Here’s some photos of 40 year old Saltillo that we stripped, sanded, and refinished.

Sincerely,

Joe Walters

Stone & Grout Meister, LLC

Phone: 505-890-3835 Ext. 2

Mobile: 505-859-0196

Fax: 866-920-2135

mail@stoneandgroutmeister.com

From: rivera.gm@gmail.com [mailto:rivera.gm@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Georgia Rivera
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 6:53 AM
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Saltillo Tiles

I thought grinding saltillo wasn't an option because the finish is baked on the tile (Similar to porcelain tile?). The grout can be fixed but it is my understanding that the tiles cannot be grinded.

On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 8:05 AM, Don Semi <don@srsdenver.com> wrote:

Good morning All:

Custy has about 1300 sq' of saltillo tiles, 20 years old on plywood subfloor, wire mesh, mud install. Extreme lippage, with an old sealant on it. she would like them ground level, grout fixed. I explained that this was a bad idea due to the inconsistency of install. Am I correct or can this be ground down? Help is appreciated.

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Sincerely:

Don Semi
Stone Restoration Services - Denver
Dedicated to the Preservation of Fine Surfaces
don@srsdenver.com
303-249-7909

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Dedicated to the Preservation of Fine Surfaces
don@srsdenver.com
303-249-7909

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