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[*] posted on 10-23-2010 at 12:15 PM
Floor tiles...


Hola amigos, I've asked a similar question regarding Saltillo tiles, but I'm looking for a place that sells floor tiles that look similar to saltillo tiles, possibly a ceramic tile.

The key issue I've ran across that most I've seen get very slippery when wet. My installation will be under a palapa but gets wet when raining plus we have an outside shower so the chances of walking on the tiles when wet are frequent.

I love the saltillo tile, but there's give and take with sealers and maintenance...

I'm in the Todos Santos area, so anywhere in LaPaz, Cabo or San Jose del Cabo will work.

Any other thoughts???? It's to late for a polido finish (thin colored concrete layer).

Thanks for your time, RT
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[*] posted on 10-23-2010 at 02:13 PM


The Saltillo Tiles that I buy locally(Marin County, CA) come glazed or unglazed. The unglazed ones need to be sealed with a good quality tile/stone sealer. I usually use three coats of sealer, it's like painting with water. When dry the tiles look the same as the unsealed ones. It's better to seal them before installation as it makes grout clean up easier. Use a sanded grout or use a good mortar mix for larger grout joints.
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[*] posted on 10-24-2010 at 05:37 PM


Amigo, pleaswe forgive me. I heard Kanacho does gtile floors and Palapa roofs. How about a Mainland, Saltilloooo--leave your Credit C at the door! I am a Bad Man!! I f the Wifes could go to Guad.......... I heard on good word that Souths been Peeling... but then you're reg foot!? Iguanas and spideros tajen over
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[*] posted on 10-25-2010 at 12:25 PM


I have a neighbor, here in Pheonix, that put his saltillo in upside down. They sealed it the same way,but it is rough enough to take the slip out of it around the pool
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