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Terracotta
Fired clay tiles in warm orange and red tones, used on floors, verandahs and courtyards.
Terracotta tiles are made from natural clay fired at relatively low temperatures, giving warm orange, red and brown tones. They are used on floors, verandahs, courtyards and stairs, and suit Mediterranean, rustic and heritage interiors.
Terracotta is highly porous, so it readily absorbs water, oil, food and dirt and can show efflorescence. Sealing helps reduce staining and makes cleaning easier; penetrating sealers keep a natural look, while coating sealers add a satin or gloss finish. Clean with a pH-neutral cleaner, and strip and re-seal worn coatings when needed.

Step 1 What finish is your terracotta?

Your finish
Sandblasted terracotta
Fine abrasive blasting gives terracotta a soft, even matt surface with a gentle texture underfoot, stripping away any glossy residue. This process tends to leave the clay quite absorbent, so sealing is mainly chosen for a Natural Look that helps reduce staining without changing the earthy appearance.
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Textured terracotta
This is the terracotta's normal surface, often slightly uneven and rustic with visible clay grain, which can offer helpful slip resistance in outdoor areas. It tends to be fairly porous, suiting a Natural Look for an unchanged appearance, a Colour Enhanced sealer to deepen the warm tones, or a High Gloss finish for a richer, coated look.
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Tumbled terracotta
Tumbling knocks back sharp edges and softens the face of the terracotta, giving it a worn, aged character with a slightly pitted, matt texture. This finish can be quite absorbent, so a Natural Look sealer is typically used to help reduce moisture and staining while keeping the rustic appearance intact.
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Anti-slip
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