Terracotta Cleaning – by definition should be carried out by a Stone professional not a Carpet Cleaner. Good Terracotta tile knowledge is essential for identification purposes.
Machine made Terracotta can be problematic especially if the first seal was not done correctly. Boiled Linseed is the sealer to be used initially in all cases. Its the traditional method, tried and tested in Europe. Boiled linseed cures in the strutter of the Terracotta making it less Porous.
Handmade Terracotta Sealed and installed by a pro are a pleasure to clean and renovate.
We can offer basic advice on Cleaning & Maintenance of Terracotta.
Training is offered on certain aspects of cleaning stone and sealing products along with some fairly routine cleaning methods.
Equipment can be hired in from cleanstonefloors.com should you require.
Terracotta cleaning involves the initial appraisal of the degree of wear, contamination and desired final appearance.
Terracotta is porous. Sealing is essential in all cases. Good Quality Wax Polishes for the surface shine.
We fully renovate, rejuvenate and restore all categories of Terracotta
Methods used depend on the size of Job and Location.
We protect all adjacent surfaces for protection should they need it.
Terracotta will be cleaned with a ph neutral detergent such as Fila Clean. Paint Stripper is sometimes used in extreme cases
Lithofin Wexa to soften and remove any surface contamination, we then proceed to evaluate the first stages of Cleaning Process.
Purely ingrained contamination is removed by the introduction of slow rotational machinery and selected floor pads coupled up with a solution of Fila products from Italy or as preferred a lithofin product.
In Addition. Colour enhancement or intensity can be administered.
In time with our in house processes we generate a surface that becomes bright and vibrant and clean again including the Grout Joints.
Upon Force Drying the Surface finish is then defined. Full gloss Waxes or Antique waxes are used.
Talk to me before you let anyone do a sample patch and potentially damage your floor.
Call the “Original” Stone Floor Doctor on 07968001882
