These tiles cannot be recreated by machines and are air dried versus the kiln drying of modern porcelain and ceramic.
Saltillo mexican floor tile.
You can choose the finish of your preference.
It is not made anywhere in europe either.
Terra cotta shades are also prominent and every tile is different.
Due to its handmade nature no two mexican tiles are the same.
Tierra y fuego offers you the traditional saltillo tiles a unique line of tile which has characterized mexican southwest and spanish colonial design styles we sell saltillo tile pre sealed and unsealed.
The clay is formed into tiles dried in the sun and then fired in kilns.
We also offer trade discounts and wholesale prices for tile distributors.
Standard edge is the traditional square edge detail of the saltillo.
It is most common in the terracotta peach to orange color range.
Antique saltillo tile has texture on the surface and is rubbed sealed with manganese dioxide to give it an old world look.
It has a straight edge.
Ask about volume discounts for anything in our terracotta floor tile product offerings.
No two mexican tiles are the same.
It has been in great demand for over 50 years in the arizona market and the demand grows.
Saltillo is made from clay found in the northern mexico area.
Traditional saltillo floors also known as terracotta floor tile display a blend of terracotta colors.
Saltillo can either be sealed or not sealed it is a personal preference.
Saltillo tile is a hand made rustic unglazed floor tile that is made in saltillo coahuila mexico.
Each is unique and different.
Depending on the positioning of the tile in the kiln it can range in color from yellow to red with many tiles having a mixture of those colors.
Saltillo tiles have been hand made in mexico for over 50 years.
It is also available in the moreno taupe to brown color range.
This tile adds a timeless rustic look to any room.
It is not made in nogales tijuana guadalajara tecate mexicali mexico city or in any other city in mexico.
Antique saltillo is a hybrid of traditional and manganese finishes.