How to Patch Holes in Mexican Tile

How to Patch Holes in Mexican Tile
Written By
J. Cavan Barry
J. Cavan Barry
Published: Apr 16, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Clean any loose dust or debris from the hole with the vacuum cleaner.

  2. Prepare the saltillo tile patch compound as directed on its packaging; most brands are packaged for immediate use but may require light mixing.

  3. Apply the saltillo tile patch compound to the hole of the tile with the rubber float trowel.

  4. Wipe any excess patch compound from the tile surface with a large wet sponge.

  5. Allow the saltillo tile patch compound to completely cure, as directed on its packaging, before allowing any foot traffic in the area.

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J. Cavan Barry

J. Cavan Barry is an architecture student with over a decade of experience in the general construction field, and four years in architecture. Barry also has nearly a decade of automotive repair experience and is an avid auto enthusiast.…

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