Terra-cotta tile: A natural fired clay tile made from more refined and smoother clay than quarry tile. Terra cotta is growing in popularity, admired for its warmth and durability. It’s versatile, and can be used on floors, walls, fire surrounds, pool coping and outdoor surfaces. Through-body, color-body: When the color on the tile face continues through the body so that chips and scratches aren’t obvious. Unglazed porcelain is a through-body tile. A glazed tile has only a surface coating of color, which means that it shows wear faster. Travertine: These natural stone tiles are suitable for both indoor and outdoor flooring, but since they’re highly porous, regular sealing is recommended to prevent stains and water marks. Choose from a variety of colors, including ivory, gold and soft coral. Tumbled travertine is a popular choice for those looking for a soft, lived-in look. Tumbled: A process applied to stone tiles to give them a soft, worn look with rounded edges and a chalky finish. Smaller tiles are tumbled in a drum; larger ones are hand- or machine-chipped to achieve the look.
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