TILE AND GROUT CLEANING SARASOTA FL – MEXICAN – SALTILLO TILE CLEANING and SEALING SARASOTA FL SINCE '95

Do Not Use Vinegar or Fabuloso or any Products that Contains Acid To Clean Your Mexican Tile Floors, Ever.

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Floor cleaning products that contain, acid, ether or alcohol are not recommended for Saltillo or Mexican Tile floors. The acids and/or alcohol in floor cleaning products like white vinegar and Fabulso will dissolve any sealer on Mexican tile floors and eventually pit the finish of the tile. Also while all that is going on any original color in your grout will become a dark gray over time.

Warning the frequent use of Fabuloso to clean your Mexican tile floors will dissolve the applied finish, make the floors look dull and eventually pit the tile finish and make it more difficult to maintain your Mexican tile floor.

UPDATE Feb 8, 2023… ABC News FABULOSO RECALL: 4.9 million Fabuloso cleaning products recalled due to bacteria risk. A number of popular Fabuloso cleaning products were recalled Wednesday by the Colgate-Palmolive Company due to risk of bacteria contamination, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. About 4.9 million units — as well as about 56,000 units in Canada — of various Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products were impacted by the recall, according to the CPSC. The affected products were produced from Dec. 14, 2022 through Jan. 23, 2023, according to the company. “We are voluntarily recalling certain Fabuloso products because a preservative was not added at the intended levels during manufacturing,” Fabuloso said in a statement on its official recall website. “With inadequate preservative, there is a risk of bacteria growth in the recalled products. The recalled products can contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens, which are environmental organisms found widely in soil and water.”

The acids in white vinegar and Fabulso will take out any color pigment in your grout and leave you with a blotchy mismatch of grout colors on your Mexican tile floor. DO NOT USE FABULSO TO CLEAN MEXICAN TILE FLOORS IT WILL RUIN THE FINISH AND PIT THE FACE OF THE MEXICAN TILE AND TAKE OUT ANY COLOR PIGMENTS IN YOUR ORIGINAL GROUT COLOR (make a hollow or indentation in the surface of the Mexican tile).

White vinegar is a very versatile cleaning agent. It contains acetic acid that will dissolve calcium build-up in dishwashers, coffee pots, kettles, and will dissolve the applied finish on your Mexican Tile floor, with disastrous results.

Fabuloso cleaning products contains sulfuric acid and ether with high concerns for your health and will ruin and dissolve the finish on your Mexican Tile floor. You only need to use mild soap and water to clean your Mexican Tile Floors once they are striped, cleaned and resealed to a beautiful finish.

Most Mexican tile renew projects are a one day endeavor. Our one and only job is to refinish your Mexican tile floor to a like new appearance. It aids in getting the project completed in a timely manner if furniture is removed from the work area and the A/C is kept at 70 degrees during the process to facilitate the drying of the tiles and the different costs of sealer. We Make Like New Your Saltillo Tile Floors, The Good, The Bad and Just Plain Ugly Ones.

FABULOSO ACTIVE INGREDIENTS will ruin finish on Mexican tile:
1). PROPYLENE GLYCOL PROPYL ETHER (dissolves sealer on Mexican tile)
2). BENZENESULFONIC ACID (pits face of Mexican tile)
3). SULFURIC ACID (pits face of tile dissolves sealer on Mexican Tile)
4). SODIUM BENZENESULFONATE (acute aquatic toxicity)

You only need to use mild soap and water to clean your Mexican Tile Floors once they are striped, cleaned and resealed to a beautiful finish.. Serious concerns from [ETHYLENE OXIDE] in Fabuloso: Some Concern: cancer, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to DNA, respiratory effects, nervous system effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision, general systemic/organ effects. See F ratings on this product at https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/5527-FabulosoMultiPurposeCleanerSprayLavender/?formulation=6782

We have completed over 3,000 Mexican Tile Renew Projects from Boca Grande to Englewood to Venice to Nokomis to Casey Key to Siesta Key to Sarasota to Longboat Key to Bradenton to Holmes Beach to Anna Maria Island and to South St Pete Florida for over 30 years. Mexican Tile Renew, We Make Your Saltillo Tile Look Like New Again.

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MEXICAN TILE RENEW: Clean Mexican-Saltillo Tile |Seal Mexican-Saltillo Tile |Restore Mexican Tile Sarasota Fl Better Business Bureau Approved. Mexican Tile Renew For Over 27 Years Has A+ Better Business Bureau (BBB) Rating. (941) 926-7444., Sarasota, FL 34233.

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Mexican Tile Renew services the Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice area. Mexican Saltillo Tile Clean & Seal. Spanish Tile, Terra Cotta Tile all cleaned & sealed.

FREE ESTIMATES Sarasota-Venice-Bradenton-St. Pete-Tampa Fl Phone..941-926-7444 or Toll Free 866-926-7444 Mon to Sat 8:30am to 5:00pm www.mexicantilerenew.com MEXICAN TILE CLEANING- SARASOTA- BRADENTON- VENICE- ST PETE- CASEY KEY- SIESTA KEY- BIRD KEY- LONGBOAT KEY- ENGLEWOOD- HOLMES BEACH FLORIDA.

MEXICAN TILE FLOOR PROBLEMS WE CAN HELP CLEANING AND SEALING.

DO NOT USE RUBBER PADS UNDER CARPET ON MEX TILE

Under adverse conditions, after strong flooring strippers have been used, it may sometimes be necessary to hand sand old Mexican tiles that have black/white dots from a rubber pad embedded in the tile, an oscillating hand held sander is used and does not mark the tile with any circles.

A simple sanding will take care of the problem seen above using a small oscillating sander, oscillating sanders are easy to control, you can use them to round edges, sand inside corners as well as smooth a flat or rough surface. If stain appears near the surface of sealed clay, gently try sanding away stain. Follow this step by cleaning and re-sealing with a sealer that will color enhance, see http://www.saltillotileconnection.com/care-and-maintenance/caring-for-it/

About Us restoring Mexican Tile Mexican Tile Renew Cleans and Restores Mexican Tile, see below important facts; Saltillo tile is made of natural clay that is first shaped by hand and then dried in the sun. Saltillo tiles are then kiln fired to ensure hardness and durability. The tiles are carefully positioned in the kiln in order to create different colors. Depending on the tile position in the kiln, the resulting tiles can range in hue from pale amber to dark Terra-cotta.

Traditionally, Saltillo tiles are left unglazed, although some manufacturers sell them pre-treated or pre-sealed in order to increase their durability.Saltillo tile is not terribly strong or hard. Although it is comparable to other stone tiles (such as slate) it can chip and crack. When used as exterior tiling, it can only be used in very mild climates, as harsh weather can damage the tile.

This type of tile typically has a MOH (measure of hardness rating) between 3 and 4. Saltillo tile was introduced to Mexico by Spaniards hundreds of years ago, and the process of making the tile has remained the same since. The tile is actually named after the Mexican town of Saltillo, which produces the right clay and weather for making this popular tile.Saltillo tile has a few drawbacks.

Unsealed and untreated tile needs to be laboriously cleaned with diluted ammonia and “elbow grease”, and lots of rinsing. Mexican Tile Renew suggests that existing Saltillo tile floors need stripping and resealing (about every 4 to 6 years), before and after cleaning to do a proper job. Installing Saltillo tile also has to be done carefully, as the tiles are delicate.

Any chemicals spilled on the tiles can damage them, so it is crucial to keep the tiles covered with paper until the installation is complete. It is important to wipe up spills and dirt right away, as the tiles can stain. The floor cannot be flooded because it will weaken the delicate tiles.

Only slightly damp mops can be used on the floors, and only the mildest cleansers (no harsh chemicals, no bleach or vinegar). A sealant will have to be reapplied to keep the floor in good condition. Despite these disadvantages, there are many benefits to selecting Saltillo tile for your flooring needs. Saltillo – Mexican tile is beautiful and offers design flexibility. Whether you have a modern home, a country French-style residence, or love the Mediterranean style,

Saltillo tile can make your home look great. Although the Mexican tile is a little more effort, many homeowners and decorators feel that it is well worth it for the beauty it brings to any room. Today’s sealants do make cleaning and caring for Saltillo tile easier than ever before.

The tile is inexpensive and many homeowners like the all-natural products that go into the tile-making process. At a time when we are surrounded by chemicals, it is nice to bring a natural product into the home.

Mexican Tile Renew Clean and Seal Sarasota Fl. CALL VEL AT 941-926-7444. email mexicantilerenew@aol.com

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Friday, July 19, 2019

Mexican Tile Renew has been refinishing Mexican Saltillo Tile in Florida since 1995. We have an A+ Rating with Better Business Bureau of South West Florida in Clearwater.

Mexican Saltillo tile is one of the most famous products of the Mexican City of Saltillo Coahuila. Sarasota To St Pete Fl.

BETTER CALLCALL VEL AT Mexican Tile Renew..941-926-7444. email mexicantilerenew@aol.com Sarasota To St Pete To Panama City Fl. FLOOR PROBLEMS WE CAN HELP.

Mexican Tile Restoration – Saltillo Tile Restoration Efflorescence, the white spots seen on Mexican tile, comes from the back of the tile not from the top of the tile. Efflorescence is a white crystalline deposit that is composed of salts, lime and/or other minerals, see example photo above. These deposits may become visible on many types of building surfaces such as concrete, stucco, grout, masonry, brick, natural stone, clay, ceramic tile, Mexican tile and even wood. These salts and minerals are water-soluble and generally come from the ground up or where contentious or alkali substances exist (thin set motor used to set Mexican tile).

You need to remove the source of water that gets under the tile to correct the problem. If efflorescence exists on an installed surface then strip off the sealer and rinse with an acidic cleaner, rinse with clean water, dry out and reseal. These salts and minerals are reactive to most acidic cleaners and will usually dissolve upon contact. Moisture migration follows the path of least resistance. Therefore, with dense surfaces such as ceramic tile, it is often found that the grout lines are more vulnerable to show efflorescence due to the higher concentrations of these deposits in those areas. On the other hand, Saltillo tile or Mexican tile is porous enough that moisture transmission and salt or mineral deposits can be seen throughout the entire surface.

Mexican Tile Renew will refinish Mexican Saltillo Tile, Spanish Tile and Terra Cotta Tile in Sarasota, Bradenton, St Pete, Longboat Key, Nokomis and Casey Key Florida. Sarasota To St Pete Fl.

CALL VEL..941-926-7444. email mexicantilerenew@aol.com Sarasota To St Pete Fl. Mexican Tile Renew offers FREE ESTIMATES. CALL 941-926-7444 or Toll Free 866-926-7444. Mexican Tile Renew strips off the old sealers on your Mexican Tile, cleans the Mex-tile and re-seals the Mex-tile to a beautiful like new appearance. See more information and photos of completed projects at our website www.mexicantilerenew.com

Mexican Tile Renew Clean and Seal Sarasota To St Pete Fl. CALL VEL AT 941-926-7444. email mexicantilerenew@aol.com

Mexican Tile Renew Sarasota Fl For Over 25 Years We Have Made Like New Your Saltillo Tile Floors, The Good, The Bad and Just Plain Ugly Ones.

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Thursday, April 16, 2020

Mexican Tile Restoration – Saltillo Tile Restoration Sarasota Florida. Best Prices on Mexican ‘Saltillo’ Tile Cleaning in Florida. We have completed over 2,800 Tile renovation projects. We started our Mexican Tile refinishing business in 1995 over 25 years ago. BETTER CAL CALL VEL..941-926-7444. email Vel at mexicantilerenew@aol.com Mexican Tile Renew Sarasota Fl For Over 25 Years We Have Made Like New Your Saltillo Tile Floors, The Good, The Bad and Just Plain Ugly Ones.

MEXICAN TILE RENEW IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS ESPECIALLY FOR HOMEOWNERS MOVING INTO A NEW HOME OR PROVIDING HOUSING FOR RENTALS WITH NO FURNITURE WE USE BLEACHING PRODUCTS TO DISINFECT YOUR FLOORS.

Mexican Tile Renew Clean and Seal Your Floors Sarasota To St Pete. Florida Mexican Tile Restoration, JANUARY 3rd 2015, OUR 20th YEAR IN BUSINESS. Never “Steam Clean” Mexican tile floors or use vinegar to clean Mexican tile floors. MEXICAN TILE WE STRIP, CLEAN & SEAL.

‘Mexican Tile Renew’ Renewing Mexican Tile in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Casey Key, Nokomis, Osprey, Siesta Key, Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, St Pete, Venice, and Arcadia Since 1995. More information and photos of completed projects at our website www.mexicantilerenew.com Mexican Tile Renew Clean and Seal Fort Myers to Sarasota To St Pete. CALL VEL..941-926-7444. email mexicantilerenew@aol.com

CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO ENLARGE PHOTOS. ‘Mexican Tile Renew’ Sarasota Fl We Make Like New Your Saltillo Tile Floors, The Good, The Bad, and Just Plain Ugly Ones. We have been refinishing Mexican Tile floors in South West Florida since 1995.

CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO ENLARGE PHOTOS. Saltillo tile is a type of terra-cotta tile that originates in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. Saltillo tiles are made from clay found in the Northern Mexico area. Saltillo-type tiles are now manufactured at many places in Mexico, and high-fire “Saltillo look” tiles, many from Italy, compete with the terra-cotta originals.

The red clay is formed into Mexican tiles, dried in the sun and then fired in kilns, the newly formed Mexican tile can range in color from yellow to red with many tiles having a mixture of those colors. The Saltillo-Mexican tiles are left to dry outside, they sometimes will have the footprint of a dog or a chicken, they have an uneven bumby surface, they remain cool and comfortable in the summer.

CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO ENLARGE PHOTOS. Because Mexican tiles tend to be softer than ceramic tile, they do need to be sealed and properly maintained. These tiles have been made in Mexico and the Southwest for hundreds of years and remain in many public places for decades.

CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO ENLARGE PHOTOS. Saltillo tile is highly porous, and soaks in liquid easily. Unlike most ceramic tile, there is no glaze on the top surface of the tile. It is difficult to install as it absorbs water from the thin-set mortar, grout, grease pencils, etc. Once placed, it stains and scuffs easily if not properly sealed and maintained with a quality sealant.

CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO ENLARGE PHOTOS. A penetrating sealant will maintain the natural look of the Saltillo-Mexican tile. You should periodically test the seal by putting a few drops of water on the tile in various places. If the water is absorbed, then another coat of sealant should be applied. Other surface sealants may give the tile a shiny appearance.

CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO ENLARGE PHOTOS. As the Saltilo-Mexican tile loses its shine, another coat is applied on top of the old sealant. If the finish becomes too worn, dirty or uneven, it can be stripped and a new coat applied. However, this option is very labor-intensive. Additionally, another coat of sealant can be used on both the Saltillo tile and grout. A tile installation professional with experience in Saltillo will charge $2.50 to $6.00 per square foot for installation, not including tearing up the old flooring and removal, depending on your locale.

CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO ENLARGE PHOTOS. Saltillo tile may be sealed with multiple coats of acrylic sealer, the film will build an even protective film and gloss that may repel water, oil, grease, and efflorescence. A quality acrylic sealant should be used as it will be easy to apply, non-yellowing and long-lasting.

CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO ENLARGE PHOTOS. Mexican tile is not Marble, is not Ceramic tile and is not Porcelain tile. Mexican tile has no glazed finish, the only protection for the clay tile is an applied sealer and Mexican tile must be stripped, cleaned and sealed at least every 8 or 9 years, it is and always will be very labor intensive.

CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO ENLARGE PHOTOS. Refinishing Mexican tile is not really a DIY project, many different products are needed to properly strip off the old sealer, grease, oil and set in stains from years ago. Mexican Tile can have occasional cracks on the surface and has a somewhat rough texture to the touch. Mexican Tile can have animal prints. Mexican Tile are not the same color. They can vary in shading with-in the same tile. Mexican Tile are prone to alkali in the clay, to minimize problems they must be properly sealed and kept sealed with a water based acrylic sealer, multiple coats are needed.

Mexican Tile Renew uses ACRYLIC SELAERS which offers high gloss protection and beauty to unglazed Mexican paver tile and other porous terra cotta surfaces with fewer coats. A blend of the latest in acrylic polymer technology has been coupled with an anti-mar agent, U.V. inhibitors and a grease and oil blocker to become the perfect solution for sealing porous tile.

‘Mexican Tile Renew’ offers the Best Prices on Mexican ‘Saltillo’ Tile Cleaning and refinishing in Florida. We have completed over 2,500 Mexican Tile renovation projects. We started our Mexican Tile refinishing business in Panama City Fl in 1995. We have been in the Flooring and Tile business for 25 years.

Mexican Tile Renew will refinish Mexican Saltillo Tile, Spanish Tile and Terra Cotta Tile in Sarasota, Bradenton, St Pete, Longboat Key, Nokomis, and Casey Key Florida. Mexican Tile Renew strips off the old sealers on your Mexican Tile, cleans the Mex-tile and re-seals the Mex-tile to a beautiful like new appearance.

“No vinegar, no Mop & Glo, no Endust and no Spic and Span to clean your Mexican tile floor.” Don’t use them on your Mexican tile floor. Mexican Tile Floor Care: Do Not use Vinegar to Clean Your Mexican Tile Floor it Will Ruin the Finish. Vinegar is an acid. Proper weekly maintenance is just as important as getting the right installer in order to extend the life of your Mexican Saltillo tile. JUST USE SOAP AND WATER TO CLEAN YOUR TILE, SOAP LIKE DISHWASHER DETERGENT. BETTER CALL VEL AT MEXICAN TILE RENEW 941-926-7444.

‘Mexican Tile Renew’ Sarasota Fl with South West Fl Better Business Bureau A+ Rating. Mexican Tile Renew Clean and Seal, Sarasota To St Pete Fl. CALL VEL AT 941-926-7444. email mexicantilerenew@aol.com

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BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS OF MEXICAN TILE RENEW PROJECTS FROM SARASOTA TO VENICE FL CALL 941-926-7444. You only need to use mild soap and water to clean your Mexican Tile Floors once they are striped, cleaned and resealed to a beautiful finish. Most Mexican tile renew projects are a one day endeavor. We can not be responsible for moving furniture or expensive artifacts, we do not vacuum any carpets of area rugs, this is the home owners responsibility. Our one and only job is to refinish your Mexican tile floor to a like new appearance. It aids in getting the project completed in a timely manner if furniture is removed from the work area and the A/C is kept at 70 degrees during the process to facilitate the drying of the tiles and the different costs of sealer. We Make Like New Your Saltillo Tile Floors, The Good, The Bad and Just Plain Ugly Ones.

BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS OF MEXICAN TILE RENEW PROJECTS FROM SARASOTA TO VENICE FL CALL 941-926-7444.

‘Mexican Tile Renew’ (941) 926-7444., Sarasota, FL 34233 http://www.mexicantilerenew.com. We have been in the Mexican Tile Refinishing business for over 25 years in Sarasota Fl, Better Call “Vel” at 941-926-7444. Mexican Tile Renew has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Mexican Tile Renew services Sarasota County, Manatee County and has since 1995, CALL 941-926-7444. MEXICAN TILE RENEW: Clean Mexican-Saltillo Tile |Seal Mexican-Saltillo Tile |Restore Mexican Tile Sarasota Fl. ‘Mexican Tile Renew’ (941) 926-7444., Sarasota, FL 34233 over 25 years in business, see our website at http://www.mexicantilerenew.com