Glazed Terracotta Wall Tiles

Today we use the terracotta tile as an aesthetic wall and floor covering material.

Glazed terracotta wall tiles.

This is how standard ceramic tiles obtain their color through dyes that are blended with the glazing material. Otherwise known as zillij or zellij is the arabic word for tile dating back to the 10th century when this tile making craft began. There are many benefits of this earthy material. It is a natural building material and generally used in outdoor floor coverings.

As with any ceramic tile terracotta can be glazed a process by which a glass like surface finish is bonded to the clay tile during a second firing process. Both ancient chinese palaces and classical greek temples had roofs built from these tiles. For thousands of years and across the world architects favored terracotta tiles to build iconic structures. It also can be glazed to make it impervious to stains sealed to protect it from damage or left untreated in its natural state.

We have antiqued finished and glazed terracotta tiles that are sure to bring life to your home. However it is also involved in floor covering applications in the interior. Where is terracotta tile used. Terracotta tile is full body so the face color depends on the raw materials everyone of terracotta tile tends to be unmatched and special in color and shade.

Check out our beautiful terra cotta tile collection.