Did you know that we can create almost anything out of Cantera Stone? Cantera is a beautiful stone that we import from quarries in Mexico. It is available in a variety of colors and is comparable to Limestone. This material is handcarved to produce exquisite pieces like: cantera tiles and Mexican pavers, Cantera Columns, Stone fireplaces and window surrounds, beautiful stone birdbaths, flower pots, and some of our most recent projects includes dynamic Cantera hoods and Stone fountains!
Because this material is highly customized, call us today to get advice or to request photos of concepts. If you are in the process of renovation or construction, Cantera stone is a wonderful application for many styles: Tuscan style, Mediterranean looks, Hacienda-style decor, and many more. Most commonly used are cantera stone columns.
Cantera tile and pavers make great outdoor floor tiles with or without sealer. The basic stone can be sealed to richen the floor color or it can be left raw and natural. Cantera pavers are thermal and can have texture. This makes it an ideal outdoor floor tile to be used around pools, restaurants, and areas exposed to heat or water.
Call us today for design ideas or rate quotes on our many colors of Cantera.
While it has been available since the dawn of saltillo tile production, Manganese Saltillo tile can be difficult to find. Manganese Saltillo is the exact same tile as normal Saltillo tile. However, when the clay is wet, an element of Manganese is added to the clay.
This manganese substance turns the clay varying shades of brow, gray, swirls with charcoal shades. There is normal color variation with manganese tile. This variation (as seen on photos in the installation gallery) will allow some shades of the normal saltillo terracotta colors to show through while blending in an overall brown color scheme.
Manganese Mexican tile is slightly more expensive than normal saltillo tile. However, for those people who desire the neutral colors of Manganese, this is a good solution and alternative to staining your saltillo tile brown. Any of our sizes and shapes of saltillo tile can be made into manganese upon request.
To request a quote, please contact us.
We receive many calls everyday from people and businesses who need to “see” the Talavera Superior painted tiles. Of course, you can always order a sample. BUT…if you have more than 1 tile picked out and you want to see how these look together before you spend money on a sample, just let us know!
At STSC, we have a graphics program in which we can arrange as many tiles as you need in order to visualize your design idea. This is a great tool for selecting a Talavera Mexican tile. Just call us or email us with your tile selections and we’ll put together a mock-up of your idea and email it to youas a .jpg! Free!
If you are a retailer or contractor who is interested in our Saltillo, Terra Cotta, and Talavera Tiles, Copper Products, or Floor Sealers, please email or call us. We can give you price lists for our discounted programs. We have no minimums, will drop-ship to your end user, and will custom crate what you need. Visit our website to request a quote: http://www.saltillotileconnection.com
Saltillo tile can be stained – it’s a lengthy process but the end result is a completely customized tile just for you. The steps to stain your tile through South Texas Saltillo Connection are:
1. Purchase tile unsealed
2. Purchase correct quantity of MLT Sealer (STSC will consult with you on quantity and process of sealing)
3. Select your shade of pigment (choices by the hundreds, provided by STSC)
4. Add pigment to MLT Sealer
5. Apply sealer and allow to dry.
6. Repeat with appropriate number of coats and sealer as recommended by STSC.
