Timeless terracotta natural Or Terracotta Porcelain tile?
Terracotta or baked clay is a sustainable material used in home decor.
Porcelain-effect terracotta tiles offer the same visual impact with no maintenance hassle.
Terracotta tiles natural
Being an accessible material, terracotta has been used extensively in construction during many years from floor to roof tiles and water pipes.
Initially earthenware layers shaped into moulds and dried in the sun and later baked glazed and fired in the oven. Only at this stage terracotta has started to be mass-produced for all the industruies.
In the 20th century it was widely used as an alternative for stone and exterior cladding. Terracotta adds glow and comfort to both urban and rural environments in the UK.
Terracotta porcelain tiles
Porcelain is similar to terracotta but there are important differences between terracotta and porcelain. Being reliable for use in humid spaces is one of the advantages for porcelain. With this benefit of advanced technology in porcelain allows it to be suitable for any project.
The major disadvantage of traditional terracotta it is its porous nature which requires sealing therefore not recommended for bathrooms or kitchens with high level of moisture.
Produced using organic materials porcelain has a variety of uses. It is recyclable and hyper allergenic.
Get the look of tradition and technology with terracotta
Transform your bathroom space with a natural touch of terracotta effect porcelain tiles. Switch on the warm effect and stay connected with the nature.
Mentain the other colours in the same neutral spectrum to emphasise the earthy tones. Pastel shades like pink, baby blue and lavender will work well with terracotta.
Styling suggestions
A. White and off-white tones compliment the warmth
of terracotta.
B. Use organic materials like metal, cane, wood and leather.
C. For a bit of accentuation add some deep red and forest green.
Terracotta Natural
✅ Highly vulnerable to water
penetration in conjunction
with freezing conditions.
✅ Porous and delicate
✅ High colour variation
✅ Maintenance requires more
effort and care.
Porcelain Terracotta
✅ Low maintenance material
✅ Extremely hard -wearing
✅ Colour variation is optional
✅ Ease of maintenance
