Lithofin TC Classic Wax - Usage Guide
Lithofin TC Classic Wax - Usage Guide
Traditional wax finish for cotto and terracotta floors. Applied over TC Classic Primer to create a warm, satin-finish patina that deepens over time. The authentic treatment for Italian cotto that creates the distinctive warm glow. Requires regular maintenance with Cotto Easy-Clean.
Ideal For
- Indoor cotto floors
- Traditional Italian terracotta treatment
- Creating warm patina on fired clay floors
Dilution Ratios
| Situation | Dilution |
|---|---|
| Standard | Ready to use |
How to Apply
Method: Cloth or lambswool applicator - thin, even coats
Coverage: 15-30 m²/L per coat
Curing/drying time: 2-4 hours between coats, 24 hours for full cure
Reapplication: Top-up annually, full strip and reapply every 3-5 years
Surface Compatibility
| Surface | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terracotta | excellent | Part of classic terracotta treatment |
| Cotto | excellent | The classic cotto finish |
| Clinker | caution | Possible but not typical |
| 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
- Outdoor surfaces (not weather resistant)
- Natural stone
- Ceramic tiles
- Surfaces treated with impregnator (not compatible)
Safety Precautions
- Apply in thin coats only
- Buff after each coat
- Do not over-apply (causes yellowing)
Works Well With
- Lithofin TC Classic Primer
- Lithofin Cotto Easy-Clean
- Lithofin WAX-OFF
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