Saltillo Tile – Lime Pops
Lime Pops / Pitting (Saltillo Tile)
Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide
What You Need to Know
• Lime pops, also referred to as lime pitting or lime bloom-related surface disruption, are localized surface irregularities that may appear on porous Saltillo clay tile
• This condition typically presents as small raised nodules, blisters, or shallow pits where the surface has fractured or released
• Lime pops are commonly associated with natural raw-material variability and
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