Glazed Terracotta Wall Tiles

Otherwise known as zillij or zellij is the arabic word for tile dating back to the 10th century when this tile making craft began.

Glazed terracotta wall tiles. The base of the tiles is our terracotta classic in different formats on which different types of glazes are put and then is fired once again. Both ancient chinese palaces and classical greek temples had roofs built from these tiles. The word terra cotta means baked earth in italian and its rich orange and brown coloring certainly lives up to its name. As a building material its hardness is slightly less than stone and its blast resistance is even lower than terracotta.

However it is also involved in floor covering applications in the interior. 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. Check out our beautiful terra cotta tile collection.

These hand chiseled moroccan tiles acquire their coloring from the historic clay body that is a rich terracotta inherently forcing it s hue through the glazes. It is a natural building material and generally used in outdoor floor coverings. Seneca tiles county road 23 attica ohio 44807 800 426 4335 fax. Baked in wood fired kilns loaded with olive pits these glazes feature a rich undulating.

With countless on trend design options the versatility and durability of american olean tile make it easy to produce stylish modern designs anywhere in your home. 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. Where is terracotta tile used. Home is where the heart is and american olean is the trusted choice for residential projects.

The base of the tiles is our terracotta classic in different formats on which different types of glazes are put and then is fired once again. There are many benefits of this earthy material. Glazed wall tiles which are formed in our manufacture are made entirely by hand. We have antiqued finished and glazed terracotta tiles that are sure to bring life to your home.

Due to its strikingly colorful appearance glazed terracotta is primarily used for decoration.