20 thoughts on “Sealing ANTIQUE TERRACOTTA floor / Renovation on lake Como”
If you take white paint and add water to it, you can "white wash" the beams. It wouldn't be a solid white, but just a hint of white. Is the product for the floor supposed to be diluted?
I noticed that your door to the garden and summer kitchen, I can see light. You are loosing a lot of heat. Several different products are available to help with that. Or maybe I thought I saw light. The floor looks beautiful.
We are so proud of the work to the floor and we want to thank you for sharing. My wife and I watch every video you make and while we do not respond often your determination helps a lot of people throughout the world. From South Carolina US.
You were right to be concerned because the terra cotta tiles are super pours. Maybe the guy did not think that. Remember these are reclaimed tiles that are 100 years old, the guy definitely didn’t have his facts straight, the tiles look amazing.
Seal the grout as well as the tiles. Check they are fully sealed by pouring a little water on, if it puddles you are OK. You will need to reseal from time to time, maybe once a year. I was given a tip that helps keep the grout clean. Use a spray bottle filled with your preferred diluted cleaning product, spray the floor a section at a time and mop with a washable microfibre mop. Quick, efficient, dries faster and you don't move dirty water across the floor. ❤❤
Ciao Alla, the room is looking beautiful, the floor is a very daunting project, but it will be beautiful when you're finished. As some others have suggested, work on the ceiling to brighten up and give the appearance of more height. "ben fatto" Love from N.Y.
I so adore your vlogs, I was watching a show called chateau de montmagner episode preserving the past renovating a medieval banquet hall she shows you how to clean stone walls and restore them it's amazing you were saying you wanted to do it in the laundry, just a thought
Google – “Cast Stone International” and search for “Rosette”. I’m thinking the Cast Stone Rosette 5, or 6 might work for your fireplace. They have others that might work too. If not I’m sure you could find another source for them. Or, Google “cement rosette”, cement would be cheaper, but just as pretty as the case stone ones. I’d recommend attaching them with some kind of epoxy.
Also, in case you haven’t already considered this, maybe tile the staircase’s risers. The riser is the front part of the stairs . You could use a gorgeous tile. Haha, no shortages of those in Italy. 😀
If you take white paint and add water to it, you can "white wash" the beams. It wouldn't be a solid white, but just a hint of white.
Is the product for the floor supposed to be diluted?
I noticed that your door to the garden and summer kitchen, I can see light. You are loosing a lot of heat. Several different products are available to help with that. Or maybe I thought I saw light. The floor looks beautiful.
I must have missed it but when did you actually move into the house
The inscription on the yellow band reads: The treated surfaces are suitable for contact with food.
Alimenti = Food
do you like Hollyhocks they come double and single they are beautifull
The floor is coming along nicely!
We are so proud of the work to the floor and we want to thank you for sharing. My wife and I watch every video you make and while we do not respond often your determination helps a lot of people throughout the world. From South Carolina US.
Uses roller to roll on the sealer.
That floor turned out fantastic! Almost as good as those walls. They’re priceless!
It looks so nice 😊
SO magical ✨️… loved the sunset gorgeous ❤…
Enjoyed watching, as usual. Thank you ❤
Alla have you moved out of the rental apartment now? Do you live here now ?
You were right to be concerned because the terra cotta tiles are super pours. Maybe the guy did not think that. Remember these are reclaimed tiles that are 100 years old, the guy definitely didn’t have his facts straight, the tiles look amazing.
Seal the grout as well as the tiles. Check they are fully sealed by pouring a little water on, if it puddles you are OK. You will need to reseal from time to time, maybe once a year. I was given a tip that helps keep the grout clean. Use a spray bottle filled with your preferred diluted cleaning product, spray the floor a section at a time and mop with a washable microfibre mop. Quick, efficient, dries faster and you don't move dirty water across the floor. ❤❤
Ciao Alla, the room is looking beautiful, the floor is a very daunting project, but it will be beautiful when you're finished. As some others have suggested, work on the ceiling to brighten up and give the appearance of more height. "ben fatto" Love from N.Y.
I so adore your vlogs, I was watching a show called chateau de montmagner episode preserving the past renovating a medieval banquet hall she shows you how to clean stone walls and restore them it's amazing you were saying you wanted to do it in the laundry, just a thought
Google – “Cast Stone International” and search for “Rosette”. I’m thinking the Cast Stone Rosette 5, or 6 might work for your fireplace. They have others that might work too. If not I’m sure you could find another source for them. Or, Google “cement rosette”, cement would be cheaper, but just as pretty as the case stone ones. I’d recommend attaching them with some kind of epoxy.
Also, in case you haven’t already considered this, maybe tile the staircase’s risers. The riser is the front part of the stairs . You could use a gorgeous tile. Haha, no shortages of those in Italy. 😀
Love what you guys are doing!!!
The little fans that go on top of the wood fireplace they don't need electricity they work with the heat of the fireplace they are great .