The Complete Guide to Saltillo Restoration - Couverture souple

Jackson, Tommy

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798274012218

Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

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The Complete Guide to Saltillo Restoration (Condensed)

A practical, field-tested manual for restoring Saltillo the right way—warm, durable, and authentically imperfect. It turns years of on-site work into clear steps, decision trees, and checklists so you avoid costly mistakes.

Who it’s for
Homeowners, contractors, and design pros who need reliable, repeatable results.

Why it’s different

• Saltillo-first: not generic terra-cotta advice.

• Process over products: learn why methods work so you can adapt as brands and regulations change.

• Regulation-aware: modern workflows that don’t rely on banned consumer methylene chloride.

• Real-world tools: worksheets, compatibility charts, coverage calculators, maintenance plans.

What you’ll learn

• Identify correctly: True Saltillo vs ceramic imitations and D’Hanis tile (its “first cousin”) using body, edges, porosity, and absorption.

• Diagnose before acting: Efflorescence, whitening/blushing, ambering, ghosting, detergent haze, oil/iron stains, acid etch, vapor drive.

• Deep cleaning & prep: Practical pH use, neutralization, slurry control, safe mechanical agitation.

• Strip failed coatings: Layered, dwell-controlled removal with solvent blends, citrus/benzyl alcohol, or water-borne emulsions; protect grout, thresholds, and baseboards.

• Color work: Penetrating stains, toners, tintable topcoats, and when a paint film is justified; adhesion, slip, and maintenance realities.

• Sealers: Penetrating vs topical; breathability, sheen, clarity, UV/pool-deck considerations; application that avoids lap lines and trapped moisture.

• Repairs: Cracks, chips, grout replacement, spot color blending, exterior risks.

• Maintenance: Daily/weekly/annual care, approved cleaners, quick refreshes without full stripping.

Signature chapters

• D’Hanis Tile: fast ID, common pitfalls, best-practice finishes.

• Dog Prints & Imperfections: preserve the character buyers love.

• Painting vs Staining Playbook: decision framework, prep, and exit strategies.

• Safety & Regulations: PPE, ventilation, containment, cure windows for occupied homes.

Outcomes
Fewer call-backs, authentic finishes (not plastic shells), predictable pricing and results, honest expectations clients trust.

About the author
A veteran Saltillo specialist who has rescued interiors and exteriors across the Southwest and Northern Mexico. Updates and resources: SaltilloKing.com.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798274012218
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 333
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible