Pre dampen tiles with water.
Interior saltillo tile stain colors.
Stained this floor a completely solid walnut brown.
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Tired of the pink and yellow saltillo tile floor.
Change the color or match new tile to existing.
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Select a small manageable area of 4 to 6 ft 35 m to 55 m and apply aqua stain for saltillo with a dense sponge or lint free cotton towel from a shallow dish.
Being that saltillos tiles are pink and yellow the stain colors do not always look the color they are when applied the floor.
Work with your interior designer wit.
Aqua stain may be used undiluted if a darker stain is desired or diluted with up to 8 parts water for lighter more translucent stain.
Step 3 applying the stain.
4 reasons you must be detailed when staining saltillo tiles.
Some tiles will have a striped pattern which happens when tiles are stacked when they are fired in the kiln.
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If left unsealed all three finishes of the saltillo clay are lighter and more pastel in.
These are the most popular colors people choose for their saltillo tiles.
Using stains you can darken the tiles or use multiple colors of stain to create a pattern or stone like appearance on the floors.
What are the best colors to use with terracotta floor tiles if you want more color than just warm tones this was a recent question from a reader and designed in a click client who was dealing with the strong color from the terracotta tile flooring in decorating her home.
I usually advise against this if you like the natural characteristic but many people choose to have this.
Saltillo tiles are very porous as well so we apply many coats of stain very diluted.
Clean the tiles well using a scrub brush and industrial strength.
Streaking which makes the saltillo tiles looks artificial not natural.
Smaller saltillo tile sizes will burn darker in color than larger tiles.
To apply the stain on the saltillo tiles dip your sponge into the shallow plate containing the stain and apply it in small circles.
Overstaining which becomes a more painted uniform look.
Sealed saltillo tiles are darker in color than unsealed saltillo tiles.
For instance yellow on red becomes orange and so forth.
Match your home decor.