Tips for laying and treatment Terracotta Brown Sienna

       Important : never use acid or any scouring agent on this type of tile

Laying the tiles (using adhesive)

• Only lay the tiles when the floor surface is completely dry.

• Mix tiles from the different pallets you have received taking care to associate similar tones.

• Lay the tiles with a maximum 5mm gap.

• We recommend you use FLEX BLANCHE adhesive made by « P.R.B. » or equivalent and follow strictly the maker’s instructions. Never soak the tiles in water.

Preparation

• It is vital to protect the tiles before grouting.

• Using a wide brush paint on a 50/50 mixture of linseed oil/turpentine.

Grounting (minimum 6 hours after preparation)

• Cover small areas at a time


NB : it is very important to clean the tiles as you progress using clean water and a damp sponge.

Drying

• After laying with adhesive the drying time is: 3 or 4 days

• Do not start cleaning before the tiles are completely dry.

Cleaning

For cleaning use only clean water. NB never use acid

• Clean using a long-handled scrubbing brush or a monobrush 150 revs/min (disk ref: 3M black) and a water sucker. Proceed by small areas (10 sq m) at a time.

Sealing (8 days after cleaning)

• Using a wide brush paint on a 50/50 mixture of linseed oil/turpentine. Give it 2 coats.

Finishing (1 or 2 days after the sealing)

• Use CTC transparent wax.Put a little wax directly on a dry mop and spread on the floor.

• Continue to cover the whole surface. Wait for 1 or 2 hours then polish.

Do not protect terracotta with plastic.

This advice is given merely as an indication and does not engage our responsibility in any way.