Saltillo Tile Cleaning in Pinecrest

Case Study | Pinecrest

Saltillo tile cleaning in Pinecrest, not a full restoration, was what this owner asked for. The aged Mexican Saltillo kitchen floor carried buildup, embedded dirt and discoloration, and there was a budget in mind. This job was about getting the most out of the clay while respecting that budget.

What was on the clay

Buildup on the surface

Embedded dirt

Discoloration

A budget to respect

The Job at a Glance

Pinecrest | Mexican Saltillo | Clay-safe, low moisture

STEP 1 OF 3

Saltillo is handmade clay, and this kitchen floor had aged the way Saltillo does: buildup on top, dirt worked down into the surface, and discoloration across the tiles.

Saltillo needs a very specific approach. The wrong chemicals or too much pressure can damage the clay, so before anything touches the floor, the method has to fit the material.

Watch the job | 17 seconds

STEP 2 OF 3

Miguel handled this one himself, in about 4 hours.

STEP 3 OF 3

Not every Saltillo floor needs a full strip. This owner wanted the floor clean and wanted to stay within a budget, so that is the job we did. A full Saltillo restoration is a different, longer process, and we tell you which one your floor actually needs at the assessment.

Not sure it is Saltillo at all? Read terracotta vs. Saltillo. They are not the same tile.

The right job for the floor, and for the budget.