Author: Ken

Saltillo and all other types of Mexican Pavers should never have tape applied to them. Unfortunately painters and remodeling or flood restoration tradesmen don’t seem to be aware that any type of tape on a Saltillo or other Mexican Paver can cause severe damage to the paver. Any type of tape, even blue or green sensitive surface tape will pull up the sealer. The damage to the Saltillo is caused by the fact that the polymer in the tape and the polymer in the sealer are closely related. The close match creates a tremendous bond to the tile sealer. When the tape is pulled up the sealer is pulled up […]

Saltillo tiles and most other types of Mexican Pavers can be restored to an acceptable condition. The picture shows a worn Saltillo that has been repaired on one half of the tile. The partially repaired paver has not been sealed yet; this is simply a smart phone photo of paver done as a demonstration to a potential customer. After the tile is sealed the true beauty of the Saltillo will be fully revealed. Saltillos and other Mexican Pavers have a crust on the surface of the paver that can wear down due to heavy foot traffic. This wear on the Mexican Paver is especially prevalent in areas in the home […]