terracotta (terra cotta) in the living area
Treat your terracotta floor again something good!
terracotta terracotta is also called one of the oldest materials in the history of mankind.
It is an artificial stone - baked clay with surface engineered differently depending on the make, but usually porous and therefore highly absorbent. Terracotta has been used since time immemorial for the production of goods, vessels, tiles and also for artistic purposes. Cotto is a characteristic of his manufacturing process under irregular appearance. There is texture and color variations. Because of its high heat capacity it is ideal for underfloor heating. Cotto is usually not glazed and fairly porous which makes its high water absorption ability. A terracotta flooring should be treated from the beginning to the ingress of dirt into the plate to reduce as much as possible.
forms matter to Cotto deposits gradually patina - they say Cotto is "alive", which indeed constitutes its charm. He is very resilient and resistant, and retains the right care for many years, his beauty.
is advisable to first treat it
the surface before grouting with a pre-impregnation
the subsequent removal of the joint material easier. After hardening of the grouting material about 3-4 days a Verfugungsrückstände be removed from the surface. The choices include a basic cleaner
or persistent liability (pre-wet the area well)
cement and Ausblühungsentferner (1:5 - diluted 1:10). After using remover the surface again thoroughly Wash with Clean.
should now depending on the thickness of the lining of the laying bed about 2 - dry 6 weeks.
before a final treatment, the floor should be clean and dry.
(see stain removal) Care and soil layers of old coverings can be removed with
WAX-OFF with a cleaner .
As a basic protection now a
as impregnation stain (solvent) applied as a full non-layer-forming impregnates. The drug attaches itself to the capillary wall at the pore funnel and produces a very strong reduction of the penetration of liquids or liquid dissolved dirt and oil into the stone. Above the active ingredient, however: the physical pores in the surface is retained and can continue to accept and hold dirt.
The finish
the surface can now be treated with a
Wachsbeize After about 24 hours. Wachsbeize evenly and polished off during the drying with a cloth or suitable aids. It is important that in all operations no excess material (puddles) on the surface remains and there is a uniform distribution. Thus, the pore space is closed enough and stains should be history.
Alternatively, the surface with
clinker and shale oil be treated. Clinker oil causes a color enhancement and a further filling of the pore space. Simultaneously, the water-and dirt-repellent effect of the surface is further improved.
If your Cotto is pretreated, the factory already in most cases, a follow-up possible with correspondingly less clinker oil. (Only a thin layer) Set to a small sample surface.
recommend for maintenance care are precious stone
soap and an occasional after-care with
Cotto-care milk . Do not destroy in any case, degreasing and cleaning products by rising from the protective wax layer. If the wax layer in their effect wears off, you can easily add Cotto Wachsbeize and your soil is again "fit".
Highly recommended is the use of a polishing vacuum cleaner with soft brush.
Recommended Products:
to preimpregnation - S-FUG special impregnation for the protection of stones that are prone to discoloration due to moisture during installation. Ideal for very absorbent and Verfugungshilfe stones. The washing can be much easier, as the grout to dry more quickly and do not penetrate.
After grouting - R-Mild odor extremely mild special cleaner for removing cement residue and plastic residues of flexible Fugmassen.
For impregnation - S-FS1 water-based impregnation; natural and synthetic stones such as porcelain, ceramic, Solnhofen, some polished granite (NOT for polished marble and limestone). Water, grease and oil resistant. Very long shelf life, no / little shade change
For maintenance cleaning - R-GRU-Clean, neutral pH, for all types of stone - including marble and limestone; concentrate;
For daily mopping - P-StSei stone soap for Nature and cast stone, natural aftercare, the daily cleaning; concentrate;
More products - R-LOES WAX-OFF for removal of creams and protective layers on old coatings. P-COWA Cotto Wachsbeize, P-CoOEL clinker and shale oil, P-CoMilch maintenance concentrate for terracotta, brick, clay, clinker, is not
In Aussenbreich treatment with appropriate growth. Rather, we recommend grundsäztlich a multiple impregnation stain protection treatment as more information is available on our homepage.