MEXICAN
PAVERS
Mexican Paver Tile will provide maximum protection for your
Mexican Pavers Flooring. After using the correct chemical products to strip,
wipe clean, applying a penetrating-sealer and then a wet gloss sealer, your
Mexican Pavers Flooring, will add beauty to your home.
Mexican Paver
Tile is a company that provides
impeccable service, on time, at a fair price. "We do the job right the first
time. Allow us to give you a complete quote, before you decide." We have
excellent pricing. The application is completed in one or two days
(depending on the floor size). Stripping the
floor, wiping clean the floor, using a penetrating sealer and then using a
wet glossy look sealer is doubled to insure a beautiful professional floor.
YOUR OPTIONS. "No quickie procedures". No "shortcuts".
Mexican pavers, whether for
the inside or outside or even the driveway area, are beautiful tiles which
are made from natural clays that create a rustic terra cota product.
These tiles can be used on walls, floors, countertops and even outdoors.
Mexican pavers date back hundreds of years and have been installed in almost
every thinkable application.
Having been manufactured from
natural raw materials, Mexican pavers continue to be one of the most
relatable finished materials offered. Whether a designer is decorating your
Spanish Estate or you are upgrading your first modest property, Mexican
pavers serve as a wonderful tile that brings warmth and fashion to any
environment.
There are several types of
Mexican pavers, including Lincoln Pavers, Tecate Tiles and the most
common... Saltillo Tiles. Lincoln Pavers and Tecate Tiles are derivatives of
the original Saltillo tiles, manufactured in Saltillo, Mexico. The advantage
that Pavers and Tecate Tiles bring, for the most part, is their uniformity
and/or breaking strength. But just like good movies, you can't beat the
original!
Saltillo Tiles, in their
natural form, offer rich and colorful variations ranging from a subtle
reddish-orange to a wispy yellow. The sizes range from 4"x4" to 18"x18" and
include various shapes and specialty trim pieces.
Over the years, consumers and
companies have figured out how to modify Saltillo Tiles; breaking them into
many pieces to create mosaics and staining them with a limited number of
colors ranging from "white-wash" to "leather".
We have the knowledge and
products to expertly, restore, seal new or "old" mexican pavers.
THE TRUTH ABOUT
SALTILLOS
Saltillos are handmade tiles
from Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. (just south of Texas) They are rustic and
have a lot of personality. We would like you to know that Saltillos
have the following characteristics.
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SALTILLOS have sandy backs
sometimes (caused by dumping the wet tile from the mold onto the ground to
sun dry before baking)
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SALTILLOS have chipped edges.
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SALTILLOS have lime pops (little
criters).
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SALTILLOS are not the same size.
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SALTILLOS are not the same
thickness.
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SALTILLOS are not perfectly
flat.
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SALTILLOS are not all perfectly
square.
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SALTILLOS have occasional animal
prints (to get one of these you have to be lucky).
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SALTILLOS have occasional cracks
on the surface.
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SALTILLOS are not all the same
color (they even vary in shading in the same tile)
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SALTILLOS are prone to alkali
(efflorescence) in the clay tile. To minimize this problem they must
be properly sealed and kept sealed.
SIMPLE PROCEDURES
Oil and other emollients will work their way
through any sealer if left on the tile long enough. Grated cheese, potato
chips, cooking oil, etc. should be wiped up or swept up regularly.
Sweep more often than mop (the more you mop the quicker the qrout lines
become discolored). When you mop use plain water and a capful of any neutral
P.H. cleaner. This type product disinfects your floor without dulling the finish.
NOTE: always dry up any solution left standing after mopping or finishes
will soften enabling dirt to stick easier to the grout and tile.
A light maintenance program is recommended annually to maintain your floors
finish.
CHAIRS, TABLES AND RUGS Anything that will be sliding across the finish must
have a felt foot or any other means of protection, caster, coaster, etc.
No non slip sheets under area rugs are to be used because the rubber is
primarily a petroleum based product and eventually it will leave stains on
your tile.
Efflorescence Cleaning
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Efflorescence is the white haze that
appears on most types of outdoor paver applications, and includes
Mexican Pavers. It is a natural occurring discharge and can not be
prevented. Efflorescence comes directly from beneath the pavers and is a
reaction to the build up of moisture and the materials used. The most
efficient way of dealing with efflorescence is by using breathing type
products, namely sealers. |
| By using a breathable
sealer you will allow the moisture and efflorescence to reach the
surface, rather than being trapped. If it is trapped, the only way to
get rid of it is for the floor to be stripped. So ensure that you only
use breathing products on your Mexican Pavers. |
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Please contact us for the inspection and plan of
removal for your Efflorescence Cleaning problem. There are no
shortcuts, or use of any standard acid cleaner.
PROCEDURES FOR THE RESTORATION
Tape and paper all exposed non-treatment areas for the procedures.
Use a special product to completely "strip"
(all stripping requirements should be completed manually, to maintain the
beauty of the pavers and avoid damage) the surface of the Mexican
Pavers. This process is normally completed 2 different times (depending on
the "build-up of the grime, it could take more effort). No residue can be
left by the "old" sealing method. This includes the grout area.
Neutralize the floor with an organic washing system.
The surface area shall be completely clean and dry.
Allow treated surface area to dry, for 24 hours before
the next procedure.
The next procedure is to apply the final sealing process on the
Mexican Pavers. The sealing process can be a light, medium, or heavy wet looking
surface. Each process requires from one layer to three plus layers. Allow
18 hours between each application of sealer for brightness. Allow 6 hours before light
foot traffic is allowed.
BEFORE AND AFTER USING THE
HEAVY "WET LOOK"
WE CAN FURNISH ALL OF THE
PRODUCTS WE USE, FOR YOUR DIRECT MAINTENANCE OR
RESTORATION PROGRAM.
Please contact
us for a free inspection and professional quotation.
License#
102346
