Terracotta Clay Tiles
Terracotta is a natural material made from clay that is fired at a high temperature until it vitrifies or fuses.
Terracotta clay tiles. Terracotta tile is a natural material with color variations determined by the location where the clay is obtained. Vitrification creates a hard waterproof surface that withstands rain snow cycles of freezing and thawing and wears well in coastal areas with salt air. For thousands of years since early civilizations terra cotta tiles have been used by mankind as floors and wall coverings. Saltillo owes its beauty to characteristics like the occasional dog print chips bumps lime pops and variations in color and thickness.
For over 130 years architects homeowners universities commercial and government clients have turned to ludowici for uniquely beautiful architectural terra cotta clay tile products that stand the test of time. Typically terracotta tiles range from yellow to dark brown with a wide range of reddish hues between the extremes. Terracotta tiles in variety of shapes and sizes are offered with the best prices. Saltillo tile is the perfectly imperfect tile handcrafted from clay that only exists in the mexican city of saltillo coahuila.
Belgian reproduction flemish black terracotta star cross bundle 25 75 sf belgian reproduction flemish black terracotta square 8 x8 x3 4 16 90 sf belgian reproduction flemish black terracotta hex 8 x9 x3 4 23 59 sf. Crafted in new lexington ohio our clay tile products are infinitely customizable and carry a 75 year warranty. Saltillo terracotta is a very popular form made from clay found in saltillo coahuila mexico. Nowadays despite the huge technological advances in ceramics mexican hand made terra cotta floor tiles are still some of the most favorable building materials among architects builders designers and consumers.