Waxes and Finishes for Flooring: Gloss, Satin, Matte, and Anti-Slip
Quick answer: a protective wax creates a finishing layer on flooring that adds shine, makes daily cleaning easier, and protects against wear from foot traffic. Choose it based on the material (rustic stone, resinous flooring, polished marble) and the finish you're after: high gloss, satin, or matte. A crystallizer is different: instead of adding a layer, it chemically polishes the limestone itself to restore its original shine.
Terracotta, extruded stoneware, and rustic stone; also stone or exposed-face brick walls
Crystallizer: restoring shine to marble
Ultrashine Floor is a professional crystallizer for marble, travertine, polished limestone, and polished terrazzo worn down by use. Unlike a wax, it doesn't deposit a layer: it reacts with the limestone itself and produces a shine that's highly resistant to foot traffic.
Safety: anti-slip flooring
ProGrip increases the flooring's coefficient of friction without changing its appearance. It's a ready-to-use treatment designed for wet areas walked on with or without footwear (showers, changing rooms, pool decks) where the floor, even if it's the right material, has become slippery over time.
How to choose
Polished marble or granite that has lost its shine: CLASSIC for maintenance, Ultrashine Floor to restore a heavily worn shine.
High-traffic resinous or rustic flooring: Longlife.
Terracotta or rustic stone, natural look without excessive shine: SATIN (soft satin) or MATT (pure matte).
The floor is slippery in the shower or by the pool: ProGrip.
Before applying wax
Clean thoroughly and strip any old wax with PS87 PRO.
Apply the appropriate water- and oil-repellent protector if the material needs it (terracotta, rustic stone).
Apply the wax undiluted for the first coat, and diluted in water for ongoing maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between wax and a crystallizer?
Wax creates a protective layer on the surface that needs to be renewed periodically. A crystallizer reacts chemically with the limestone itself (marble, travertine) and polishes its surface, without depositing a layer that wears away.
Can I apply wax over an old crystallized finish?
It's best to clean and strip thoroughly first; mixing treatments without preparing the surface can produce an uneven finish. Check with the manufacturer or our team if you have questions about your specific case.
Does ProGrip change the floor's appearance?
No, it keeps the material's original appearance; it only changes its micro-roughness to improve grip.
