Soot Removal - Terracotta
Soot Removal - Terracotta
Professional advice and the right Lithofin products for your terracotta
HighSoot and smoke damage on stone surfaces is common around fireplaces, barbecue areas, and buildings exposed to fire or heavy pollution. Soot consists of fine carbon particles mixed with oils and resins from incomplete combustion.
Recommended products
Lithofin WEXA to break down oily soot deposits
View productLithofin OIL-EX as a poultice
View productLithofin WAX-OFF and re-seal with Lithofin TC Impregnator
View productStep-by-step instructions
Vacuum loose soot carefully. Apply Lithofin WEXA to break down oily soot deposits. For deep stains, use Lithofin OIL-EX as a poultice. After cleaning, strip any affected wax layers with Lithofin WAX-OFF and re-seal with Lithofin TC Impregnator.
Expert tips
- Cotto is very porous and absorbs soot oils readily
- Multiple treatments likely needed for aged soot
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