Lithofin TC Classic Primer - Usage Guide
Lithofin TC Classic Primer - Usage Guide
Base coat primer for the traditional cotto wax system. Applied as a first coat before TC Classic Wax to create a stable foundation. Penetrates deeply into the cotto pores and provides the base for the wax layer to bond to. Essential step in the traditional Italian cotto treatment.
Ideal For
- First treatment of new cotto floors
- After complete wax stripping
- Traditional Italian cotto treatment system
Dilution Ratios
| Situation | Dilution |
|---|---|
| Standard | Ready to use |
How to Apply
Method: Brush, cloth, or lambswool applicator
Coverage: 5-15 m²/L
Curing/drying time: 4-12 hours before waxing
Reapplication: Only needed once (before initial wax treatment)
Surface Compatibility
| Surface | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terracotta | excellent | Part of the classic terracotta treatment system |
| Cotto | excellent | Essential first step in cotto wax system |
| Clinker | caution | Not typical for clinker - use KF Clinker Oil |
| Marble | never | Not for natural stone |
| Granite | never | Not for natural stone |
| Limestone | never | Not for natural stone |
| Sandstone | never | Not for natural stone |
| Slate | never | Not for natural stone |
| Bluestone | never | Not for natural stone |
| Basalt | never | Not for natural stone |
| Porcelain | never | Not for ceramics |
| Ceramic | never | Not for ceramics |
| Glass Mosaic | never | Not for glass |
| Concrete | never | Not for concrete |
| Quartz Composite | never | Not for engineered stone |
| Terrazzo | never | Not for terrazzo |
Do Not Use On
- Already waxed surfaces
- Natural stone
- Ceramics
Safety Precautions
- Apply on clean, dry surface only
- Ensure good ventilation
- Allow to dry completely before applying wax
Works Well With
- Lithofin TC Classic Wax
- Lithofin WAX-OFF
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