Example of restoring an old terracotta tile floor which had been left untreated for many years and had become badly stained.
Terracotta floor restoration.
It is best to buy tile stripper made specifically to work on terracotta floors.
Apply a floor stripping product formulated for tile or stone in a 6 by 6 foot square.
Allow it to soften the old finish for 20 minutes to two hours according to the manufacturer s directions.
When you use the stripper make sure you test on a small area of flooring first.
This is how the terracotta floor looked after cleaning with just water.
Both ancient chinese palaces and classical greek temples had roofs built from these tiles.
The first step in restoring terracotta floors is stripping the old wax and sealants off of the floor and then cleaning the floor.
Terracotta restoration and cleaning provides a holistic solution for floor maintenance.
We only use our own unique long term seal to protect your terracotta floor our product is completely stain proof and will last for up to 10 years before recoating is required.
The word terra cotta means baked earth in italian and its rich orange and brown coloring certainly lives up to its name.
Terracotta restoration and cleaning is an important aspect of maintaining the natural shine of your floors.