Are Terracotta Floor Tiles Right for My Home

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A Guide To Using Terracotta Tiles For The Home

• Know the facts about the traditional terracotta
  tiles for floors before you install them in your
  home

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How and where to use terracotta tiles

• Terracotta tiles are popular in living rooms as
  well as enclosed porches. They are also perfect
  for hearth-and-home or earth-tone decor.
  Terracotta tiles can be used in outdoor
  applications as well but should be restricted to
  climates that are not freezing. In colder
  climates, water absorbed into the tiles can
  freeze and crack them.

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Types of Terracotta Tiles

• Unglazed terracotta tiles are porous and do not
  have a protective coating, which makes them
  highly vulnerable to stains and signs of wear and
  tear.
• Glazed terracotta tiles are protected and
  hardened with a layer of shiny vitreous glaze.
  The glaze makes these tiles resistant to water,
  impervious to stains and highly suitable for
  application in moisture-laden areas like
  bathrooms and kitchens.

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Pros of Using Terracotta Tiles

• Highly durable - Terracotta tiles are highly
  durable, scratch-resistant and can last a
  lifetime (if properly maintained).
• Suitable for indoors and outdoors - Terracotta is
  naturally resistant to mould and bacteria, when
  sealed properly, which makes the tiles suitable
  for the outdoors and indoors.
• Available in multiple patterns - These tiles are
  manufactured as hand-made and machine-cut square,
  rectangular or interlocking tiles and are
  available in multiple designs and patterns.
• Eco-friendly - Since terracotta is made out of
  naturally available materials, the tiles are an
  eco-friendly and sustainable flooring option.

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Cons of Using Terracotta Tiles

• Porous in nature - Terracotta is very porous in
  its natural state and can easily absorb water and
  other liquids down to its core. If it is not
  sealed, and water penetrates its pores, then
  eventually there can be algae growth over time,
  causing damage.
• Requires maintenance - Another drawback of
  installing terracotta flooring is that it has
  pores which act as dirt magnets the tiles need
  to be periodically sealed to block the pores.
• For routine cleaning, use a gentle floor cleaner.
  Clean up any spills with warm soapy water and a
  soft cloth.

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