Are Fila products suitable for indoor and outdoor use?

It depends on the product: facade water repellents and protectors are for outdoor use, and finishing waxes are for indoor use. Check each product's data sheet.

Can several Fila treatments be combined on the same surface?

Yes, by following the order of cleaning, protection, finish, and maintenance, letting each product dry before applying the next.

Floor Maintenance Guide: Clean, Protect, Finish, and Maintain

Quick answer: maintaining flooring or wall coverings comes down to four stages: clean the newly installed surface, protect the material before it can get stained, finish with the right wax or treatment, and maintain it day to day with the right cleaning product. Each stage has its own Fila product family, and order matters: protecting before a stain appears is always more effective — and cheaper — than trying to remove it afterward.

The four stages

Stage	What it does	Guide
1. Construction cleaning	Removes installation grime, efflorescence, and grout residue	Construction cleaning detergents
2. Protection	Seals the material against water and stains before it's used	Water- and oil-repellent protectors, water repellents, and grout protection
3. Finish	Adds a gloss, satin, matte, or anti-slip finish	Waxes and finishes
4. Maintenance and emergencies	Daily cleaning and solving specific stains or problems	Home cleaning, specific stain removers, and anti-mold and anti-algae treatments

What do I need for my situation?

I've just installed a new floor: start with final construction cleaning and follow with the protection suited to your material before putting it into normal use.
I have a terrace, facade, or shower that gets wet: go straight to the water repellents guide.
My marble or polished stone has lost its shine: check out waxes and finishes, or if it has matte circles from acid, the Marble Rescue Kit.
I have a specific stain: rust, wine, grease, or silicone are covered in specific stain removers.
Mold or algae has appeared: see anti-mold and anti-algae treatments.
The grout has darkened: check out grout protection.
Everyday cleaning at home: home cleaning.

Why protecting first beats cleaning later

An unprotected porous material absorbs any liquid within minutes. Once a stain has soaked in, often no stain remover can remove it completely. Protecting first with the right water- and oil-repellent product takes just one application and stops the problem at its source.

Frequently asked questions

In what order do I apply the products on a new installation?

First, final construction cleaning; then protection of the material and the grout; and finally wax or a finish if the flooring needs it. Daily maintenance begins once the floor is in use.

Are Fila products suitable for both indoor and outdoor use?

It depends on the product: water repellents and protectors for facades and terraces are designed for outdoor use, while finishing waxes are for indoor flooring. Check each product's data sheet to confirm.

Can I combine several Fila treatments on the same surface?

Yes, by following the order of the four stages (cleaning, protection, finish, maintenance) and letting each product dry as specified on its data sheet before applying the next one.

Not sure where to start? Tell us about your material and the problem you have, and we'll point you in the right direction.