Terracotta is a ceramic material that has been used for building construction and decorative arts since ancient times in many cultures around the world. Terracotta, which literally means "baked earth," is made from natural clay, which gives it a characteristic reddish-brown colour. The colour can vary depending on the clay used. Terracotta is hard-baked, brownish red earthen ware, often glazed and colored. Glazing provides extra durability or can provide extra colour. The colours range from natural earth tones such as grey and brownish yellow to various shades of red. Terracotta is waterproof and a very sturdy material.
Terracotta Stripping & Sealing Holland Park West - Southern Suburbs
We provide specialised stripping & sealing as well as all restoration solutions for Terracotta tiles.
Save yourself time, effort and money and let our team of professionals bring your Terracotta back to its best possible condition.
To schedule your appointment or to obtain a free estimate, please Call 1300 771 201 or use our online enquiry form.
We cover all Brisbane Moreton Bay Region Deception Bay suburbs, all Southern Suburbs area and all surrounding suburbs to Holland Park West
Tile Cleaners® prides itself on providing Australia's best terracotta stripping and sealing service. Our years of experience in the field of tile protection results in your terracotta looking its very best, protected against staining for the longest possible time. Terracotta tiles are quite porous and need a sealer to preserve their beauty and protect them against common staining and other damage that can be caused by your everyday spills. Sealed or not sealed, we will be able to help; our team of tile cleaning professionals will achieve the best possible results for your terracotta tiles.
When your terracotta tiles begin to appear dull and start to stain easily, that means your previous sealer is wearing off and your terracotta tiles are in danger of permanent damage. Tile Cleaners strip/remove all necessary old sealer from your terracotta tiles, bringing back their fresh look using our state of the art cleaning machinery; we then seal your terracotta tiles with one of our top quality water based products. Tile Cleaners® are proud to be accredited applicators of Deepshield®, a new high quality advanced penetrating sealer based on nano-technology. Sealant technology has recently taken a giant step forward ensuring unmatched protection and reliability for all surfaces. Don't be caught faced with ordinary looking surfaces for the long-term in your home. Deepshield®, offers long term benefits and peace of mind. Whether you decide to seal your terracotta tiles using a Clear Impregnating Penetrating Sealer, a Colour Enhancing Penetrating Sealer that enriches the colour and texture of your stone or a high quality Topical Gloss/Satin/Matte Finish Sealer, you can rest assured your terracotta tiles are receiving the best possible protection and care.
No matter where your terracotta tiles are, Tile Cleaners® will strip, clean and professionally reseal them for you. In your kitchen, shower, bathroom, around the swimming pool, your backyard, outdoors or any hard to reach indoor areas. Tile Cleaners® are Australia's leading experts in terracotta tile cleaning, stripping and resealing, with our large client base varying from the largest shopping centres to schools, hospitals, clinics, small to large offices, home owners, and various other businesses, you can rest assured that you are receiving the country's highest quality service. Our thorough cleaning processes combined with the highest quality products achieve the best and freshest looking terracotta tiles, protected and preserved against staining for the longest possible time. Give us a call, we are happy to help you with all your terracotta tile enquiries, or simply enquire with us online and we will call you back as soon as we can. Call now for a free quote and find out which service suits you. Tile Cleaners® guarantee your satisfaction with our professional services. You can call us any time, we provide our tile cleaning service in all in all Brisbane Moreton Bay Region Deception Bay suburbs, all Southern Suburbs area and all surrounding suburbs to Holland Park West after hours for your convenience.
What is Terracotta?
Sealing Terracotta Floors
Two main sealing options exist for Terracotta tiles
- Deep Penetrating Impregnating Sealer
(Transparent Finish/Colour Enhancing Finish) - Topical Sealer
(Gloss/Satin/Matte Finish)
A deep penetrating impregnating sealer protects terracotta and grout from water and oil based stains by chemically reacting with the surface pores using nano-technology to create a breathable protective barrier. An impregnating sealer protects the terracotta surface and grout from absorbing stains while also resulting in cleaning and maintenance becoming much easier. Australia's Deepshield® range of impregnating water based sealer's, offer long term benefits lasting for up to 10 years while Deepshield Gold®, based on the latest fluoro-bond technology lasts for up to 15 years. A penetrating impregnating transparent sealer enters the pores of your stone and, once cured will not change the look of the tile or stone. A penetrating colour enhancing sealer is designed to enhance and enrich the look of terracotta surfaces.
Tile Cleaners® are the experts at applying all types of sealer and will ensure your terracotta looks its absolute best. Tile Cleaners® experienced technicians can apply a topical sealer when especially required to create a high gloss, satin sheen or matte finish to your surfaces. Topical sealer is also helpful in situations where the old solvent based sealer can not be completely removed or when required to hide certain types of damage. Topical sealer's have a life expectancy of around 3 years.
You can easily test how porous your terracotta is by applying a drop of water to the surface and watching how the water is absorbed by the terracotta. You can then see how any type of water based stain can be absorbed by the terracotta tile surface and grout.
We provide specialised stripping & sealing as well as all restoration solutions for Terracotta tiles
Save yourself time, effort and money and let our team of professionals bring your Terracotta back to its best possible condition.
To schedule your appointment or to obtain a free estimate, please Call 1300 771 201 or use our online enquiry form.
We cover all Brisbane Moreton Bay Region Deception Bay suburbs, all Southern Suburbs area and all surrounding suburbs to Holland Park West
Types of sealer's used on terracotta tiles
Water based sealer's and solvent-based sealer's can both be used on terracotta, however unless absolutely required for a specific reason, we always recommend applying a water based sealer that doesn't produce harmful fumes during application and removal. Water based sealers are easier to apply and remove and also require less drying time. One of the most popular product ranges available is Australian made Deepshield® quality impregnating water based sealer's that prolong the life of your surfaces by taking full advantage of recent advancements in nano technology, providing unmatched long-term stain resistance and reliability.
It is important to ensure the correct water based sealer is applied to your terracotta tile, which will also depend on whether they are indoors or outdoors as most sealer's will not last long outside due to being designed for internal use. If your terracotta is outdoors, it is important to use a water based sealer that is specifically designed for outdoor terracotta.
There are two types of impregnating clear sealer, water based sealer & solvent based. In the past solvent based sealers were more widely used as they used to absorb deeper into the terracotta and grout and would also last longer. Today however, thanks to new technological advancements, it is recommended only to use water based sealer's, that last much longer and cause less potential damage to health and property.
Solvent based products are more difficult to apply and can create major problems when applied incorrectly as they are very hard to remove. Tile Cleaners® recommend our clients apply a long lasting water based sealer such as a quality product from Australia's Deepshield® range of sealer's to their terracotta tiles and grout. Topical sealer's (glossy plastic coating over the top of the terracotta) are still used on terracotta, but these older style sealer's can trap moisture in the stone and make the surface slippery when wet. When a topical sealer wears in higher traffic areas, the entire surface usually needs to be stripped and re-sealed.
It is very important to ensure that tiles achieve their cleanest possible condition prior to being sealed. This will protect the appearance of the tile, and importantly ensure that there won't be any dirt, stains or other debris caught under the layer of sealant.
To provide the best possible protection from oil and water-based stains; to maintain the look and slip resistance of your terracotta and to prevent damaging moisture from being trapped within the stone, it is recommended to seal your terracotta with a high quality, invisible, fully breathable impregnating sealer.
We provide specialised stripping, cleaning & sealing as well as all restoration solutions for Terracotta tiles
To schedule your appointment or to obtain a free estimate, please Call 1300 771 201 or use our online enquiry form.
We cover all Brisbane Moreton Bay Region Deception Bay suburbs, all Southern Suburbs area and all surrounding suburbs to Holland Park West
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