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I have read through the previous postings, and I still have some questions. Some of the supply houses I have called say they don’t sell the original Saltillo, but they have an improved version. Costs a little more, naturally. I can’t get many details, but apparently it’s from Spain. Anyone have any comments?
Also, some of the sources I have read say that the tile should be sealed twice before installation, and twice after. Why before? Some say they have success sealing with tung oil (or was it Watco?). Why is that better than what they sell as Saltillo tile sealer?
There are two types of tile available here in So Texas: regular and super. The regular has square edges; the super has rounded edges, a more unifoirm color, and costs more. I’m leaning toward the regular, but is there another difference I don’t know about? I can get the regular for $0.69 each plain, or $0.91 sealed. Is it worth 22 cents for pre-sealed? Yeah, I know that I’ll save time with the pre-sealed, but what about material cost? Will I spend 22 cents anyway?
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I have read through the previous postings, and I still have some questions. Some of the supply houses I have called say they don't sell the original Saltillo, but they have an improved version. Costs a little more, naturally. I can't get many details, but apparently it's from Spain. Anyone have any comments?
Also, some of the sources I have read say that the tile should be sealed twice before installation, and twice after. Why before? Some say they have success sealing with tung oil (or was it Watco?). Why is that better than what they sell as Saltillo tile sealer?
There are two types of tile available here in So Texas: regular and super. The regular has square edges; the super has rounded edges, a more unifoirm color, and costs more. I'm leaning toward the regular, but is there another difference I don't know about? I can get the regular for $0.69 each plain, or $0.91 sealed. Is it worth 22 cents for pre-sealed? Yeah, I know that I'll save time with the pre-sealed, but what about material cost? Will I spend 22 cents anyway?