Use and Care Manual

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Saltillo tile is a type of terra-cotta tile that originates in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. Saltillo
tiles vary in color and shape, but the majority range between varying hues of reds, oranges
and yellows. Tiles are shaped either by pressing quarried clay with a wooden frame (super),
or carving out the desired shape (regular). Saltillo tile is highly porous, and soaks in liquid
easily. Unlike most ceramic tile, Saltillo tile features no glaze on the top surface.
Pre-Grout Sealing—Protecting the surface before grouting
Product Choices
Avg. Coverage Per 1 Gal.
(3,79 L) Per Coat
# of
Coats
Areas to
Use
Tools
Needed
Results
UltraCare Penetrating Stone, Tile & Grout Sealer 300 - 500 sq. ft.
(27,9 - 46,5 m
2
)
1-2
Standard stain repellency for a
no-sheen natural look
UltraCare Penetrating SB Stone, Tile & Grout
Sealer
300 - 500 sq. ft.
(27,9 - 46,5 m
2
)
1-2 Maximum stain repellency for dense
surfaces; no-sheen, natural look
UltraCare Penetrating Plus Stone, Tile & Grout
Sealer
300 - 500 sq. ft.
(27,9 - 46,5 m
2
)
1-2 Maximum stain repellency for dense
surfaces; no-sheen, natural look
UltraCare Penetrating Plus SB Stone & Porcelain
Tile Sealer
300 - 500 sq. ft.
(27,9 - 46,5 m
2
)
1-2 Maximum stain repellency for dense
surfaces; no-sheen, natural look
UltraCare Enhancing Plus Stone Sealer 400 - 600 sq. ft.
(37,2 - 55,7 m
2
)
1
Maximum color enhancement and
protection for unsealed stone
UltraCare Enhancing Stone Sealer 400 - 600 sq. ft.
(37,2 - 55,7 m
2
)
1 Standard color enhancement and
protection for unsealed stone
UltraCare Low-Sheen Sealer & Finish 200 - 400 sq. ft.
(18,6 - 37,2 m
2
)
1-2 Durable low sheen and stain
resistance
UltraCare High-Gloss Sealer & Finish 200 - 400 sq. ft.
(18,6 - 37,2 m
2
)
1-2
Durable high gloss and stain
resistance
After-Grout Sealing & Finishing—Protecting the surface after grouting
Product Choices
Avg. Coverage Per 1 Gal.
(3,79 L) Per Coat
# of
Coats
Areas to
Use
Tools
Needed
Results
UltraCare Penetrating Stone, Tile & Grout Sealer 400 - 600 sq. ft.
(37,2 - 55,7 m
2
)
1-2
Standard stain repellency for a
no-sheen natural look
UltraCare Penetrating SB Stone, Tile & Grout
Sealer
500 - 600 sq. ft.
(46,5 - 55,7 m
2
)
1-2 Maximum stain repellency for dense
surfaces; no-sheen, natural look
UltraCare Penetrating Plus Stone, Tile & Grout
Sealer
400 - 600 sq. ft.
(37,2 - 55,7 m
2
)
1-2 Maximum stain repellency for dense
surfaces; no-sheen, natural look
UltraCare Penetrating Plus SB Stone & Porcelain
Tile Sealer
500 - 600 sq. ft.
(46,5 - 55,7 m
2
)
1-2 Maximum stain repellency for dense
surfaces; no-sheen, natural look
UltraCare Enhancing Plus Stone Sealer 600 - 800 sq. ft.
(55,7 - 74,3 m
2
)
1
Maximum color enhancement and
protection for unsealed stone
UltraCare Enhancing Stone Sealer 600 - 800 sq. ft.
(55,7 - 74,3 m
2
)
1 Standard color enhancement and
protection for unsealed stone
UltraCare Low-Sheen Sealer & Finish 400 - 600 sq. ft.
(37,2 - 55,7 m
2
)
1-2 Durable low sheen and stain
protection; easy re-coat
UltraCare High-Gloss Sealer & Finish 400 - 600 sq. ft.
(37,2 - 55,7 m
2
)
1-2
Durable high gloss and stain
protection; easy re-coat
Maintenance—Keeping your Saltillo tile looking beautiful
Product Choices Dilution Rates
Areas to
Use
Tools
Needed
Purpose
UltraCare Concentrated Tile & Grout Cleaner 2 - 4 oz. per 1 gal. water
(59 - 118 mL per 3,79 L water)
Concentrated neutral-pH cleaner for
regular use
UltraCare Everyday Stone & Grout Cleaner &
Resealer
Ready-to-use spray Spray-and-wipe cleaner; fortifies
existing penetrating sealers
UltraCare Everyday Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner Ready-to-use spray Cleans and maintains stone, tile and
grout surfaces
UltraCare Heavy-Duty Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner Parts water per product:
Light cleaning - 8 to 1
High-alkaline deep cleaner for use
in neglected and high-use areas.
Removes most factory waxes.
Safe for stone, tile and grout.
Moderate cleaning - 4 to 1
Heavy cleaning - 2 to 1
Adoquin/Cantera StoneSaltillo Tile
Sealing & Maintenance by Surface Type
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