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Pre-Grout Sealing Saltillo Tiles
We've put together some easy to follow advice on Pre-Grout sealing Saltillo tiles when using Aqua Mix Tile & Stone Products. Please note all information given on Pre-Grout sealing Saltillo tiles is for guidance purposes only and all products should be used in accordance with their supplied instructions. Always test products in a small area before committing to Pre-Grout sealing all of your Saltillo tiles.Step One: Clean Saltillo tiles
- Clean tiles by vacuuming, brushing or by using a lightly dampen sponge
- All traces of adhesive must be removed
- Grout joints also should be free of dirt and debris
- If tiles are still damp, leave to dry thoroughly before proceeding to step two.
NOTE: If tiles are very dirty or still unclean after the above procedure, then the use of neutral tile & stone cleaner such as Aqua Mix Concentrated Stone & Tile Cleaner is highly recommended. Tiles will then need to be left to dry before moving on to step two.
Step Two: Pre-Grout Seal Saltillo Tiles
- Apply over clean stone or tile a minimum of 2 hours prior to grouting
- Apply using a sponge, brush, paint pad, cotton towel, or sprayer. NOTE: Be sure any sealer that does not penetrate surface is removed from surface within 5 minutes of each application using absorbent paper or cotton towels.
- If 2 or more coats are applied, allow a minimum of 30 minutes drying time between coats.
- 2 hours after final coat conduct a test to determine if surface is completely sealed by applying water droplets to the surface. If water is absorbed, apply an additional coat. Wait 2 hours and repeat the test.
- Ready for surface traffic in 2 hours after final coat. Keep area dry for 12 hours. Achieves a full cure in 24 hours.
- Clean applicator tools with water after each use.
- Apply over clean stone or tile a minimum of 2 hours prior to grouting
- Apply using a sponge, brush, paint pad, cotton towel, or sprayer. NOTE: Be sure any sealer that does not penetrate surface is polished dry off surface within 5 minutes of each application using absorbent paper or cotton towels. If non-polished surfaces are left shiny after application, surfaces must be wiped dry as this indicates surface residue remains.
- If 2 or more coats are applied, allow a minimum of 30 minutes drying time between coats. Remove surface residue after each application.
- Ready for surface traffic in 12 hours after final coat. Keep dry for 12 hours. Achieves full cure in 48 hours. Some highly porous surfaces may require an additional coat after full cure.
- Clean applicator tools with mineral spirits after each use.
- Apply over clean stone or tile a minimum of 2 hours prior to grouting
- Apply using a sponge, brush, paint pad, cotton towel, or sprayer. NOTE: Be sure any sealer that does not penetrate surface is polished dry off surface within 5 minutes of each application using absorbent paper or cotton towels.
- If 2 or more coats are applied, allow a minimum of 30 minutes drying time between coats.
- After 2 hours conduct a test to determine if surface is completely sealed by applying water droplets to the surface. If water is absorbed, apply an additional coat. Wait 2 hours and repeat the test.
- Ready for surface traffic in 2 hours after final coat. Keep area dry for 12 hours. Achieves a full cure in 24 hours.
- Clean applicator tools with mineral spirits after each use.
About Saltillo
Saltillo tile is highly porous, and soaks in liquid easily. It is difficult to install as it absorbs thin set, grout, wax pencils, etc. Once placed, it stains and scuffs easily if not properly sealed and maintained with a quality sealer. Saltillo is probably a poor choice for outdoor installation in freeze-thaw climates. During installation the tiles should be handled carefully to avoid stains that can even occur from body oils on the installer's hands.