Terracotta is a warm, earthy fired clay tile commonly used in kitchens, patios and Mediterranean-style homes across Melbourne. Over time, terracotta surfaces lose their natural lustre from foot traffic, daily use, incorrect cleaning products and microscopic surface scratching. Aus Floor Care’s professional terracotta polishing service uses a progressive diamond polishing system to restore a high-gloss or satin finish — removing surface scratches and dullness while revealing the true colour and veining of your terracotta. The result is a surface that looks showroom-new.
Foot traffic and everyday cleaning can gradually reduce the stone's natural appearance.
Foot traffic and everyday cleaning can gradually reduce the stone's natural appearance.
Foot traffic and everyday cleaning can gradually reduce the stone's natural appearance.
Foot traffic and everyday cleaning can gradually reduce the stone's natural appearance.
Foot traffic and everyday cleaning can gradually reduce the stone's natural appearance.
Foot traffic and everyday cleaning can gradually reduce the stone's natural appearance.
Remove dirt, grime, stains, mould and everyday residue from indoor and outdoor limestone surfaces.
Remove dirt, grime, stains, mould and everyday residue from indoor and outdoor limestone surfaces.
Remove dirt, grime, stains, mould and everyday residue from indoor and outdoor limestone surfaces.
Remove dirt, grime, stains, mould and everyday residue from indoor and outdoor limestone surfaces.
Professional cleaning, honing and restoration for indoor limestone flooring.
Professional cleaning, honing and restoration for indoor limestone flooring.
Professional cleaning, honing and restoration for indoor limestone flooring.
Professional cleaning, honing and restoration for indoor limestone flooring.
Professional cleaning, honing and restoration for indoor limestone flooring.
Professional cleaning, honing and restoration for indoor limestone flooring.
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A standard terracotta benchtop takes 1–2 hours to polish. Most residential terracotta floor polishing is completed in a single day. Large commercial terracotta floors may take 1–2 days. We provide an accurate timeframe during our free on-site assessment.
Most terracotta surfaces can be polished from a smooth satin finish through to a deep mirror-like high gloss. The achievable result depends on the terracotta's condition and the grit progression we work through. We discuss your preferred finish before starting.
With correct maintenance using pH-neutral products and periodic professional care, a polished terracotta finish typically lasts 3–5 years before requiring re-polishing. High-traffic commercial terracotta floors may need re-polishing sooner.
A polished terracotta finish gives a high-gloss mirror result, stunning on floors and decorative surfaces. A honed finish is matte to satin and preferred for terracotta benchtops and bathrooms as it conceals everyday marks better. We show you samples of both and advise on the best option for your specific use.
