Jeff Herr
Trendy built-in desk dark wood floor home office photo in Atlanta with white walls

12x12 Antique Saltillo tile. Tile was ordered presealed, installed by Rustico Tile and Stone. Dark grout was left behind in texture to create a reclaimed terracotta tile look. Topcoat sealed with Terranano Sealer in Low Gloss finish. Counters and bottom of hood is Pinon Cantera stone with painted Talavera Tiles throughout. Materials Supplied and Installed by Rustico Tile and Stone. Wholesale prices and Worldwide Shipping. (512) 260-9111 / info@rusticotile.com / RusticoTile.com Rustico Tile and Stone Photos by Jeff Harris, Austin Imaging

Mid-sized mountain style galley multicolored floor and terra-cotta tile eat-in kitchen photo in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, colored appliances and granite countertops

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Example of a tuscan exterior home design in Albuquerque

Large Hexagons - 96 Chestnut Designer Emily Pueringer brought this ensuite bathroom to life with warmth, pattern, and natural elements. Our handmade tile adorns this space with terracotta goodness and beautiful depth.

Terracotta is an interesting type of stone manufactured using a variety of techniques dependant on the country of origin which leads to a number of differences such as Spanish Terracotta being less porous than its Mexican counterpart: the former is semi-hand made and finished in a factory kiln, while the latter is completely handmade. Spanish Terracotta is therefore a lot less than porous and ultimately, of a higher quality. But despite the Spanish Terracotta being less porous, and therefore being less prone to ingrained dirt, it still, like any other stone, needs regular maintenance to keep it looking smart. In the tiling trade, we quite often refer to this as a good old fashioned ‘Clean and Seal’ and this is exactly what was requested by this property owner in Halifax, for their Spanish Terracotta tiled floors in the kitchen and adjacent hallway. I cleaned both sets of Terracotta tiles using the same process, which involved the application of our reliable alkaline cleaner known as Tile a Doctor Pro Clean, diluted with five parts of warm water. Once the solution had been left to dwell for a short period, it was scrubbed into the tiles to remove all dust, dirt, and general muck. This created a slurry of cleaning residue, which I promptly soaked up using a wet vac. A wet vac machine is an essential tool when it comes to cleaning porous tiles since, unlike a traditional mop and bucket, it sucks the excess trapped dirt out of the clay and thus provides a superior clean. Following this, I applied a small amount of our heavy duty remover, known as Tile Doctor Remove & Go, to deal with some of the more stubborn stains and paint splashes, before rinsing with clean water and wet vaxing in a similar fashion to before. Once the clean had been completed I left the tiles to dry completely. This can take 12 to 24 hours depending on numerous factors including whether a Damp proof Membrane and underfloor heating has been installed which can really help reduce drying times. Letting the tiles dry completely before sealing is paramount as moisture can cloud the sealer and affect its performance. Upon my return to the property I ran some quick damp tests, which revealed the tiles were ready to be sealed. I then applied several coats of Tile Doctor Seal and Go, our topical sealer which provides a satin finish and accentuates colour. A new coat of this product is recommended every six months on Terracotta to ensure the continuous protection of the tiles’ soft clay particles. My customer was extremely pleased with her refreshed Terracotta tiles. It goes to show what a big difference a bit of regular maintenance can make. I advised the customer that an everyday cleaner called Tile Doctor pH Neutral cleaner can also be used regularly to keep the tiles looking great without damaging the sealer. Nigel Stoker North West Yorkshire Tile Doctor

Terracotta textiles, a wood trunk side table and textured lamps add colour and material depth to the double bedroom.

beautiful installation of our glazed terracotta subway tiles on kitchen wall. the "tempered steel" color allows for a great contrast with the wooden cabinets and the matching color of the marble island table. these zellige tiles are a great way to make your space speak up! shop for the tiles here: https://www.cletile.com/collections/zellige-2x6-subway/products/zellige-tempered-steel-2x6?variant= photography by sarah baker photos design by cbc builds

beautiful installation of our glazed terracotta subway tiles on kitchen wall. the "tempered steel" color allows for a great contrast with the wooden cabinets and the matching color of the marble island table. these zellige tiles are a great way to make your space speak up! shop for the tiles here: https://www.cletile.com/collections/zellige-2x6-subway/products/zellige-tempered-steel-2x6?variant= photography by sarah baker photos design by cbc builds

In this exterior Collonade antique terracotta bread-sticks were used for the vaulted ceilings. Installed in a running bond in strips of 1"1/2 wide x running length in a casual mix of yellow and red colors. The floor is also made with antique terracotta tiles 6'x 6" in red tones.

beautiful installation of our glazed terracotta subway tiles on kitchen wall. the "tempered steel" color allows for a great contrast with the wooden cabinets and the matching color of the marble island table. these zellige tiles are a great way to make your space speak up! shop for the tiles here: https://www.cletile.com/collections/zellige-2x6-subway/products/zellige-tempered-steel-2x6?variant= photography by sarah baker photos design by cbc builds

Antique terracotta 'Breadsticks' measuring 1"1/2 x < 12" used on a kitchen floor and installed in a chevron pattern. Also available in 1"x6" and in red or yellow color mix.

This was a rather dirty Terracotta kitchen floor located at a house in Winchmore Hill in Buckinghamshire, not to be confused with the Winchmore Hill in London. The sealer on the tiles had worn off some time ago and now the dirt was becoming trapped in the pores of the Terracotta making it impossible to clean. Deep Cleaning Terracotta Tile To deep clean into the pores of the Terracotta a diluted solution of Tile Doctor Pro Clean, which is a strong tile cleaner sage to use on tiled floors, was applied to kitchen floor and left to soak in for around ten minutes. Then with the aid of a commercial rotary machine the solution was scrubbed into the tiles to release the many years of accumulated ingrained soiling which was removed from the floor using a wet vacuum. Although this deep cleaned the tile the grout lines needed further attention and were treated with Tile Doctor Grout Clean-up solution and then washed down with fresh water which was removed with a wet vacuum. There was still evidence of sealer remaining on the floor in some areas so the next step in the process was to apply Tile Doctor Remove and Go again working it into the tile using a scrubbing pad fitted to a rotary machine. Remove and Go as its name suggests is used to remove waxes and sealants from tile and stone. It certainly did the job and once the resultant slurry was vacuumed up and the floor given a final rinse to remove any chemicals used in the process the floor was looking much cleaner and left to dry overnight ready for our return Sealing Terracotta Tile The next day came back to do the sealing and checked the floor first for any spots we might had missed and also to ensure it had dried sufficiently. Tile Doctor Seal and Go was then applied in coats to fully seal the floor. As well as adding protection Seal and Go adds a nice subtle satin finish to Terracotta and being water based it doesn’t give off an odour when it’s drying.

Nick Murphy

Nick Murphy
Home design - traditional home design idea

beautiful installation of our glazed terracotta subway tiles on kitchen wall. the "tempered steel" color allows for a great contrast with the wooden cabinets and the matching color of the marble island table. these zellige tiles are a great way to make your space speak up! shop for the tiles here: https://www.cletile.com/collections/zellige-2x6-subway/products/zellige-tempered-steel-2x6?variant= photography by sarah baker photos design by cbc builds

Example of a large mountain style terra-cotta tile dining room design in New York

Rendition of wood Panels of Versailles. Antique French White Oak planks are used to recompose these 40"x40" panels made to accommodate 6"x6" antique terracotta cabochons. Pre-stained in our dark Historical oil and wax finish.

Beautiful reclaimed Polish clinker bricks dating back to the 19th Century. These handsome bricks, made from local clay, originally formed barns and dairies in rural communities.