Mexican Tile Renew Project Of 1960's Sarasota Home with Original Saltillo Tile Set in Portland Cement to Act as The Grout.

Mexican Tile Renew Project Of 1960's Sarasota Home with Original Saltillo Tile Set in Concrete to Act as The Grout. Historically in the 1950's and 1960's, mid-century Saltillo tiles were often "thick-set" directly into a wet mortar bed of Portland cement. Very difficult to restore the"grout" lines as seen in the photo above as they are 62 year old 'aged' Portland cement lines.

Mexican Tile Renew Project Of 1960's Sarasota Home with Original Saltillo Tile Set in Portland Cement to Act as The Grout. Installers allowed the excess concrete to squeeze up into the wide, irregular gaps between the handmade tiles, effectively serving as the grout. This technique creates the authentic, rustic look characteristic of that era.

Mexican Tile Renew Project Of 1960's Sarasota Home with Original Saltillo Tile Set in Portland Cement to Act as The Grout. Restoration: Modern specialists such as Mexican Tile Renew Sarasota Fl often use professional cleaning and restoration techniques to remove layers of old wax or film and return the tile to its original vibrancy.

Mexican Tile Renew Project Of 1960's Sarasota Home with Original Saltillo Tile Set in Portland Cement to Act as The Grout. Darkened Portland cement: Over decades, the original gray Portland cement grout typically darkens further due to dirt and lack of sealing, very difficult to clean and restore after 60 years of grime.

Mexican Tile Renew Project Of 1960's Sarasota Home in the attached lanai area that had Saltillo tile installed much later than the 1960's with black grout.

Mexican Tile Renew Project Of 1960's Sarasota Home in the attached lanai area that had Saltillo tile installed much later than the 1960's with black grout.

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