Should I wax or impregnate my cotto floor?

Both are valid — it depends on the look you want. Traditional wax system (TC Classic Primer + TC Classic Wax): creates a warm, satin patina that deepens over time. Authentic Italian look. Needs more maintenance (Cotto Easy-Clean, annual wax top-up). Modern impregnation (TC Impregnator): invisible protection, less maintenance, more practical. Better for kitchens and wet areas. Important: do NOT mix systems. If switching from wax to impregnation, strip all wax first with WAX-OFF.

What is the difference between cotto and terracotta?

The terms are often used interchangeably, but there are differences. Cotto traditionally refers to Italian hand-made or artisan-produced tiles, typically irregular, highly porous, and fired at lower temperatures. Terracotta is a broader term for any fired clay tile. Machine-made terracotta is more uniform and slightly less porous than artisan cotto. For care purposes, both are treated identically — they are the most porous common flooring materials and MUST be sealed. Use TC line products for both.

What are the differences between cotto and terracotta?

Cotto is a type of terracotta that is fired at a higher temperature, making it denser and more durable. Terracotta is more porous and can be more susceptible to staining. For both, use Lithofin WAX to enhance and protect the surface from stains and moisture.

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Ali naj voskam ali impregniram tla iz cotta?

Obe možnosti sta veljavni — odvisno od želenega videza. Tradicionalni sistem voskanja (TC Classic Primer + TC Classic Wax): ustvarja topel, satenast videz, ki se sčasoma poglablja. Avtentičen italijanski videz. Potrebuje več vzdrževanja (Cotto Easy-Clean, letno obnavljanje voska). Moderna impregnacija (TC Impregnator): nevidna zaščita, manj vzdrževanja, bolj praktično. Boljše za kuhinje in mokre prostore. Pomembno: ne mešajte sistemov. Če prehajate z voska na impregnacijo, najprej odstranite ves vosek z WAX-OFF.

Priporočeno: Lithofin TC Classic Primer, Lithofin TC Classic Wax, Lithofin TC Impregnator, Lithofin WAX-OFF

Kakšna je razlika med cotto in terracotta?

Pojma se pogosto uporabljata izmenično, vendar obstajajo razlike. Cotto tradicionalno označuje italijanske ročno izdelane ali umetniško proizvedene ploščice, ki so običajno nepravilne, zelo porozne in pečene pri nižjih temperaturah. Terracotta je širši pojem za vse pečene glinene ploščice. Strojno izdelana terracotta je bolj enotna in nekoliko manj porozna kot umetniški cotto. Za nego se obravnavata enako — sta najbolj porozna običajna talna materiala in MORATA biti zatesnjena. Uporabite izdelke linije TC za oba.

Priporočeno: Lithofin TC Impregnator

Kakšne so razlike med cotto in terracotta?

Cotto je vrsta terracotte, ki je pečena pri višji temperaturi, kar jo naredi gostejšo in bolj trpežno. Terracotta je bolj porozna in bolj dovzetna za madeže. Za oba uporabite Lithofin WAX za izboljšanje in zaščito površine pred madeži in vlago.

Priporočeno: Lithofin WAX

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