Terrastone dries very patchy – causes & solution

Problem:
When applying Terrastone, the surface may dry very patchy. This mainly occurs with very dark colors, and occasionally with medium tones.

Cause

The reason is an uneven drying process:
In areas where Terrastone dries more slowly, more lime particles migrate to the surface during drying. This results in lighter spots.

Possible causes for uneven drying include:

• Drafts during application and drying

• Unevenly absorbent substrates

• Irregular layer thicknesses during application

Solution

The good news: this effect can usually be easily corrected.

We recommend treating the surface with Terra Skin 1 stone oil.
This oil has a color-enhancing effect, which:

• makes the surface appear more even

• gives the color a deeper, richer tone

It can also be helpful to lightly sand the surface with fine sandpaper before applying the oil, allowing it to penetrate more evenly.

Important: Remove any excess oil after a short absorption time using a soft, lint-free cloth to achieve a clean and even finish.

Important note

• The stone oil is only suitable for medium and dark tones.

• On very light or white colors, it may cause undesirable yellowing.

• However, patchy drying does not occur with these light shades.