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Discuss Decent Saltillo Terracotta sealer??? in the Tile Cleaning and Restoration at TilersForums; Hi all, Surprising as this may sound, I've never fixed real terracotta for over 7 years now Just picked up a job to fix 300x300 Saltillo and wondered what decent ...
          
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    Default Decent Saltillo Terracotta sealer???

    Hi all,

    Surprising as this may sound, I've never fixed real terracotta for over 7 years now

    Just picked up a job to fix 300x300 Saltillo and wondered what decent sealers/finishes were kicking around these days??

    Had a quick look at the LTP range which looks

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    Old school seal or new modern way..?..

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    Default Re: Decent Saltillo Terracotta sealer???

    I always went with the old boiled linseed oil treatment, but it's a pain to maintain - so perhaps a easy looky after modern method may be better.....
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    Have a looksie here>>> LTP Online | Pick Finish

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    Default Re: Decent Saltillo Terracotta sealer???

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    Have a looksie here>>> LTP Online | Pick Finish
    Aye, thats what I'd been looking at Looks canny stuff, you used it on terracotta yet?
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    LTP Ironwax Satin 1 Litre - Tile Cleaners And Sealers - Tile Accessories
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    Default Re: Decent Saltillo Terracotta sealer???

    Not for a while.. but at the end of the day it will seal no probs just depends on how deep the customer wants the colour...

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    Default Re: Decent Saltillo Terracotta sealer???

    id go for ltp boiled linseed oil, then wax them later, ive just put a pic on of some we have just done
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