Once upon a time installers would soak saltillo tile in water prior to setting it with thinset.
Can you carpet over saltillo tile.
The uneven texture was a joy to walk over.
Ever wonder if you could carpet over tile.
Our basement family room was cold and unwelcoming.
Yes you can carpet over tile.
Snap a chalk line to mark where the edge of the top.
Do not soak saltillo tile.
I had saltillo tiles in my last house.
This was done to serve the purpose of what penetrating sealer accomplishes for the tiles now.
We transformed our cold echoing basement into a cozy family room with a thick carpet pad and cushy carpet.
If saltillo tiles are soaked in water you can expect to deal with efflorescence issues throughout the lifespan of your floor.
Something that you may not be aware of is the tiles can be white washed when they are refinished and sealed to make them lower maintenance and keep the grout looking probably more to your liking.
I happen to be a big fan of terracotta baked earth or saltillo tile floors.
You can read about the difference between them at this link there would have to be a really good reason for me to tell someone to rip them out no matter what the advantages to the project.