Saltillo Tile Flooring with the Inviting Charm of Mexican Tradition
Saltillo tile has become the flooring of choice for many interior designers, offices, & home owners alike. Its warm colors and ease of maintenance make it a practical choice, as well.
Traditional Saltillo like the tile from Reeso Tiles is handmade in Saltillo in the Mexican state of Coahuila, which borders Texas. Saltillo tiles are known world-wide. They are handcrafted using methods originally brought from Spain centuries ago and are created using the unique terracotta clay found in the region. This clay is hand-formed, cut into tile, sun-dried, and then kiln-fired. The result is a variety of hues ranging from deep terracotta reds and oranges to golden and brown tones.
These Mexican tiles display a natural shading and striping, which is caused by the way the tiles are stacked and positioned in an overlapping pattern in the kiln. Slight variations in size, color, striping, and other markings give the tile a natural, rustic look that is highly desirable in flooring.
We import unsealed, unstained Saltillo and stain and seal it when ordered.
We sell four types of Saltillo:
Saltillo Stripping
Super Saltillo
These tiles are formed using a mechanical hand press. Super Saltillo has rounded edges and are flatter.
Regular Square Saltillo
These tiles are poured into wooden frames and then smoothed out like concrete. Regular Saltillo has a squared edge and are pillowed in shape.
Rustic Saltillo
This tile has a rougher, more textured surface.
Wire-cut Saltillo
This 11 x 11 tile is poured into wooden frames like regular Saltillo, but the tiles are cut out of the frame with a wire. This is a style popular in the 1970’s that has regained popularity in many parts of the country.
We also offer Saltillo tiles in these styles and shapes:
Espanola
11.25 x 11.25 size
Riviera
8 x 8 size
San Felipe
9 x 12 size
Octagon
8″ & 12″ sizes
Hexagon
8″ & 12″ sizes
Pool Coping & Stair Tread
12 x 12 size
Customers can choose tile with a semigloss or waterbase seal or have the tile shipped to them raw (unsealed). We use our own “Toro” seal (semigloss) or “Toro” shield (waterbase) brands. Our tile is sold per piece, so you can purchase exactly the quantity you need. However, broken and chipped tiles are to be expected so we do recommend at least 15% in addition be ordered to cull out any unwanted tile and to account for normal wastage.
Customers can also choose from 6 color stains which include:
White Wash
Antique Birch
Walnut
Chocolate
Soft Brown
Brick Red
Natural (unstained)
With our large inventory of raw (unsealed) Saltillo, we can typically fill orders in a fraction of the time others would take to process an order.
Those who wish to install the tile themselves will find the team at Reeso Tiles very helpful. We can guide you in choosing mortar and other supplies for your flooring project. You will also find tips in the Reeso Tiles blog.
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Visit Our Showroom to See the Difference in Reeso Tiles Quality
The Reeso Tile showroom is located at 1022 Vance Jackson Road in San Antonio, Tx. There, our design assistants can help you choose Saltillo tile to fit your design style. Do you want a simple square tile? Or octagons, hexagons or a combination of more than one shape? Do you have color preferences? Showroom staff can provide both design and installation guidance.
Most of all, a trip to the showroom provides an opportunity to see the quality of the Reeso Tiles stock. In flooring, greater consistency in the manufacture of the tile results in tile with greater beauty. See the stained and sealed tiles that we produce and compare the quality of our finished product with our competitors’ tile. Pick up samples at the showroom or give us a call at 210-736-2634 to request a sample. Samples are sent to clients across the US for just the cost of shipping and handling.