Barry,

Randy offered some good guidance.

I've done several of these jobs, with significantly varying results. Generally speaking, beyond the condition of the sealer, if the tiles look to be in poor shape with lots of discoloration, RUN. Trust me...I've learned the hard way.

If the tiles are in decent condition, but the sealer is simply failing, the job is salvageable. The sealer could be failing due to normal wear and tear or a poor application. What I've found is that if the previous sealer is not completely stripped off, a new sealer application will not bond properly and will fail, similar to your picture. In situations where I've had positive results, I've used products from Aldon. Their website has a lot of good training info on these tiles and how to use their products successfully: http://www.aldonchem.com/mt-mexican-tile.htm

Good luck.

Blain Haeg
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On Sat, Feb 6, 2016 at 11:17 PM, Randy Frye <rfrye@comcast.net> wrote:
Looks like it has moisture under the tiles, coming to the surface causing efflorescence. If that is the case the sealer will peel off. Might take a moisture meter an get a reading on it. Good luck.



On Feb 6, 2016, at 10:22 PM, Barry Raduta <barry@diamondstoneandtilecare.com> wrote:

Hello Partners;
Thank you in advance for an help you can give me on a non-shiny topical sealer for Mexican tile.  One of the photos is one that shows the basic look of the floor and the other is a close up of the peeling of the topical that is now on the tiles.  I plan on stripping the old one off and replacing it with a topical that is not shiny (Matte finish) because the porch is under cover, but screened-in.  What I need is a recommendation of what sealer/ or wax to use that will last without peeling.  This is one of my stone clients who needs help with something (Mexican tile) of which I know little.
Thanks again,
Barry
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