What's the best way to stain Saltillo Tile?

Rachel Graves
by Rachel Graves
My outdoor courtyard has worn out salmon colored Saltillo tile. I'd like to modernize the space, and I am hoping to stain it a darker grey/brown. Any tips appreciated!
  5 answers
  • Shoshana Shoshana on May 17, 2017

    Make sure to give them a good cleaning before you get started. Paint on a primer carefully getting all the edges and let dry. Use a tile sponge to apply the stain. Let it dry completely, add a second coat if desired. Wait 24 hours and apply urethane based sealer. Apply a second coat and wait 24 hours until walking on the tiles. Good luck!

  • Tracey Tranmer Smith Tracey Tranmer Smith on May 17, 2017

    Could also try a concrete stain or etching stain To change the color. Valspar makes some. Also, you could seal it with concrete sealer - as long the prior finish is gone, that would give it a wet look. We did that to a patio and it was beautiful but very slippery.

  • Gail Gail on May 17, 2017

    I thought the beauty of these tiles are, the older they are the better they look.

  • C.g9475179 C.g9475179 on May 17, 2017

    If you have some to sample on....try a little linseed oil and then seal. It has a slight golden color to it. I use this method on my chocolate saltillo tile. But make sure you have them clean and no seal on them otherwise it will not penetrate.

  • Catherine Selden Catherine Selden on Oct 30, 2017

    I am trying to do exactly what you were trying to do back in May. Have you acheived your goal? What do you recommend?

    thank you