2012-01-08

Terracotta Tile Flooring

By FAF Staff Writer, (206 words) Posted in Tile Flooring on August 25, 2010
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In Italian, terracotta means ‘baked earth’, which is unglazed, clay–based ceramic. The description is also applied to porous, red–colored glazed ceramics. Traditionally, terracotta has been used for centuries for a variety of uses such as pottery and sculpture, roof shingles and bricks. Another significant application is its use in floor tiles. Terracotta tiles, which look better as they age, add warmth and beauty to any room which makes them popular with homeowners. Unsealed, they are an ideal choice for outdoor use like on patios and driveways since they are able to resist the elements.

Terracotta floor tiles vary in color from light honey to deep brown or red. The tiles are very porous and need to be sealed at time of installation, a process best left to a professional. Once sealed, terracotta is easy to maintain and is commonly used as flooring in bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms. Terracotta flooring is very durable though not as hard as other kinds like natural stone or ceramic tiles. However, it is far more affordable and not as cold underfoot.

Terracotta flooring tiles are inexpensive, low maintenance, and bacteria and allergen resistant. Terracotta tile installation should be left to a professional as it can be difficult to install.

image: blog cloud comment Graham the Tile Cleaning Guy posted on: September 7, 2010

I totally agree about that a professional should install terracotta tile. I've seen a few amateur installations that the home owner will have to replace far too soon because of the difficulty of this job.

Justin posted on: November 29, 2010

I wouldn't consider terracotta as an inexpensive tile. The better names of it can cost around $4-8 a SFT at a local retailer.

terracotta roof tiles posted on: August 9, 2011

Terracotta roof tiles are not expensive tiles and we live under the sun and the heat from the sun from morning to evening

Arav posted on: September 29, 2011

So, by pointing to the exact points of Terracotta Tile Flooring, you've revealed the strong part of a home improvement. This sort of make over or designing is necessary to make the house more attractive. For that purpose, your point of views are praise worthy.
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Bibar posted on: October 28, 2011


For improving a home a lots of things are involved like kitchen remodeling,Bathroom remodeling, choosing best floor or whether it'll be of Wood or tile's and so on. For these purpose,here a lots of stuff to get the right direction to choose the best option. And I more liked the step by step approach for every details.

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