HAND MADE TERRACOTTA

Hand made production of terracotta tiles follows hundreds of years of traditional techniques. Every single tile is shaped by hand into wooden mold and air dryed in shelves for 6-8 weeks (depending on shape, size and weather conditions). Tiles are fired in ceramic furnace at high temperature. All the final surface treatments are applied individually by hand. As a result, you recieve charming and durable tile, of unique qualities and easy maintenance.

Due to the local material resources and classic colour shades, Tuscan hand made terracotta is commonly used for historical renovations, but works quite well in contemporary projects, residential or public.

Most frequently used formats: 5x28 / 7x28 / 12,5x25 / 14x28 / 15x30 / 18x36 / 10x10 / 15x15 / 19x19 / 25x25 / 30x30 cm (and even larger), hexagons, plinths, staircase elements, etc. Thickness: mostly 1,8 or 2,5 cm.

Representative natural red coloured tiles, with uneven rough surface and grainy texture. Traditional paving with the charm of the Italian countryside, with universal interior use (especially pleasant with underfloor heating) as well as exterior (frost-resistant) and of course with a wide selection of formats and special pieces.

Terracotta tiles quite similar to traditional ones, except for the colour - medieval terracotta has unique sand-like colour shade due to the pre-firing process (tiles are sprinkled with ash). The ancient appearance and irregular edges makes it a perfect match for historically valuable environments, reconstruction / restoration of historic buildings. A wide selection of rectangular and square formats, hexagons and additional assortment is available.

The subtle yellowish tint of these terracotta tiles is achieved by mixing two types of clay. The surface is rough and varies in color with a characteristic patina.

Beautiful terracotta tiles in a pinky shade of red, with rather smooth surface, very pleasant to touch.

Terracotta paving with a relatively smooth surface and characteristic yellowish color due to the mixing of two types of clay.

Polished terracotta tiles with subtle glossy finish and grainy texture. The surface is smooth and very pleasant to touch. The tiles are warm and extremely easy to maintain, suitable for underfloor heating, mainly for interior use. It is available in a classic red version, or in a lighter, shaded version, as Teracotta Medici.

Polished terracotta tiles with distinctive colour shades. Tiles have subtle glossy finish and are quite pleasant to touch.

Tiles with a slightly bumpy, hand-worked surface, relatively smooth. Fine-grained texture is a nice combination to a deep brick-red color. Tiles are easy to maintain and intended for interior use. It is also available in a lighter tinted version with greater color variation as Terracotta Antique-R.

Very unique terracotta tiles, where the bottom side during production is used as the face side upon laying. The surface is therefore wavy and smooth, the finished paving has a lighter color.

Unique terracotta paving with smooth surface (similar to Velvet terracotta) in a rich dark colour thanks to added manganese oxides. The color naturally varies from dark brown to black, which makes it especially suitable for country houses/wine cellars, but also for a modern interior. The tiles are vapor-permeable, frost-resistant and suitable for underfloor heating.

This series of terracotta tiles is the best representation of the hand-made production of terracotta tiles in Florence. The polishing proces provides the tiles with aged and weatherworn look and underlines the natural colour variations.

Beautiful terracotta series representing tradition with the classic pinkish colour. A material completely packed by hand, tiles are shaded and thanks to the soft, smooth surface, also extremely easy to maintain. It can be laid with mortar or glue and can be used both inside and outside.

This unique series was created to combine the timeless charm of a hand-made product with the new trends in modern architecture and design. The material is packed into special moulds in order to create a surface that is soft to the touch and naturally uneven. The various colours are obtained by adding natural oxides to the clay mixture.

When the need for a "material" cannot be separated from "genuine hand-made", but at the same time there are certain low thickness laying requirements, this particular series offers the solution as the "king" of artisanal products in a 16mm version. To satisfy the increasingly frequent and multiple requests for "reclaimed" building items, the research sector has developed, through the application of oxides and inert material on the surface of the cotto, the patina and the look of history. Aesthetics, durability and ease of laying without constraints are the best respond to those who are in search of the authentic "vintage" look for their projects.