Old floors have a patina that has built up over years from floor maintenance. The patina has filled the microscopic surface pores. This patina gives the floors a slight sheen and makes them easier to maintain. Any floor detergent is good for normal mopping of an unglazed floor.

To quick start the patina on a new floor or on a deep cleaning old floor:
After the floor is dry, apply several coats of an acrylic stone sealer. The sealers are available in a full range from matte to gloss. The look of a natural patina tends more towards the semi-gloss finish.

As you maintain your floor, when rinsing, add about 1 cup of sealer to three gallons of rinse water. This will restore any wear that has occurred on the sealer and build a patina without waiting 40 years.

Miracle Sealants High Gloss Finish Sealer


Aqua Mix® Sulfamic Acid Crystals -
A granular sulfamic acid to be dissolved in water. Removes grout and mortar haze, rust and mineral deposits including efflorescence.
• Removes cured grout and mortar haze
• Dissolves rust stains, efflorescence and other mineral deposits