No, it is not. Soaking tile in water prior to installation is an old method that used to be very common but is not needed anymore. When Saltillo used to be installed by the process of mud set, using a thick layer of masonry cement as the adhesive, the masonry cement would have the moisture sucked out of it by the dry clay before the cement had time to adhere to the clay. The masonry cement would then stick to the tile and the tile would just come loose. Soaking the tile prior allowed the masonry cement to dry properly and stock to the clay. Today, adhesives have changed. Slow-drying thinset adhesives don’t have the above mention challenge masonry cement showed. Contemporary slow-drying thinset adhesives can bond very strong to an un-soaked/dry clay tile. In general, we recommend cleaning the back of handmade clay tiles with a damp sponge though to wipe away any residue from the back of the tile. Note regarding *pre-sealed* Saltillo: If you soak resealed Saltillo, you will experience irreversible aesthetic issues from moisture being trapped between the tile and the sealer.
I just bought saltillo tiles for my sun room and am crazy excited😊 Couple questions...they came sealed, so how long do you think I'm good for? And, i know I need a hugh quality thin set...suggestions? And lastly, I'd REALLY like to use an orange/red grout, that may not be traditional but look good, right??🤞😊
Resealing will depend on foot traffic and how regularly the Saltillo tile has been cleaned. Typically, after 2-4 years, it's time for a reseal. Here’s a link on how to maintain your tiles: shorturl.at/gvR48 Regarding installation, you can access our installation guidelines here, we recommend using a high-grade, flexible thinset: shorturl.at/cfxM3 A red or orange grout could create a fantastic look. If you're undecided, we suggest having your installer test a small area or board first with various grout samples. For grout, we recommend Mapei Ultracolor Plus FA, which offers several color options. In any case, you should consult your tile installer as every project is different. Thank you, and hope this was helpful. For more help, feel free to email contact@clayimports.com
Cotto is dense and durable but the surface texture does has micropores that can trap oil. Sealing cotto upon installation will make these pores less susceptible to absorption. The best option for removing oil stains from cotto surface is to use a fast dissolving solvent thinner, such as acetone or isopropyl alcohol and scrubbing with a stiff bristle brush such as a hard tooth brush. Keep in mind, alway test in a small area first. Also, this process will remove any sealers already applied to the tile.
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Awesome video. Thank you for taking your time to explain Salyilo vs Cotto
Thanks for watching!
Is it essential to soak saltillo tiles in water for at least 24 hrs before before installation?
No, it is not. Soaking tile in water prior to installation is an old method that used to be very common but is not needed anymore. When Saltillo used to be installed by the process of mud set, using a thick layer of masonry cement as the adhesive, the masonry cement would have the moisture sucked out of it by the dry clay before the cement had time to adhere to the clay. The masonry cement would then stick to the tile and the tile would just come loose. Soaking the tile prior allowed the masonry cement to dry properly and stock to the clay.
Today, adhesives have changed. Slow-drying thinset adhesives don’t have the above mention challenge masonry cement showed. Contemporary slow-drying thinset adhesives can bond very strong to an un-soaked/dry clay tile.
In general, we recommend cleaning the back of handmade clay tiles with a damp sponge though to wipe away any residue from the back of the tile.
Note regarding *pre-sealed* Saltillo: If you soak resealed Saltillo, you will experience irreversible aesthetic issues from moisture being trapped between the tile and the sealer.
I just bought saltillo tiles for my sun room and am crazy excited😊 Couple questions...they came sealed, so how long do you think I'm good for? And, i know I need a hugh quality thin set...suggestions? And lastly, I'd REALLY like to use an orange/red grout, that may not be traditional but look good, right??🤞😊
Resealing will depend on foot traffic and how regularly the Saltillo tile has been cleaned. Typically, after 2-4 years, it's time for a reseal. Here’s a link on how to maintain your tiles: shorturl.at/gvR48
Regarding installation, you can access our installation guidelines here, we recommend using a high-grade, flexible thinset: shorturl.at/cfxM3
A red or orange grout could create a fantastic look. If you're undecided, we suggest having your installer test a small area or board first with various grout samples. For grout, we recommend Mapei Ultracolor Plus FA, which offers several color options. In any case, you should consult your tile installer as every project is different. Thank you, and hope this was helpful.
For more help, feel free to email contact@clayimports.com
@@clayimports that was a fantastic help, thank you from Florida!!❤😊
Do cotto tiles absorb oil? And in such a case is there a way to remove oil stains?
Cotto is dense and durable but the surface texture does has micropores that can trap oil. Sealing cotto upon installation will make these pores less susceptible to absorption.
The best option for removing oil stains from cotto surface is to use a fast dissolving solvent thinner, such as acetone or isopropyl alcohol and scrubbing with a stiff bristle brush such as a hard tooth brush.
Keep in mind, alway test in a small area first. Also, this process will remove any sealers already applied to the tile.
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