Terracotta tiles date back to the before christ era when the tiles were sun dried instead of being fired.
Terra cotta vs hardwood floors.
Of course with tile flooring you can also install radiant heat underneath but this definitely adds to the cost.
Hardwood floors are warmer on your feet.
But if you re looking for ease of upkeep real terracotta is not the way to go.
I am debating whether or not to install either traditional mexican saltillo or french terra cotta tiles in the living room and dining room or just stick with hardwood throughout flooring is such a big commi.
Tile draws heat away so tile flooring feels colder especially in the winter.
Hardwood flooring is usually less expensive than tile flooring.
I agree with jeannie in that terra cotta makes for a beautiful floor with a very dramatic effect on the room.
Terracotta tiles are highly durable rough and crude in texture.
Terra cotta is often used glazed or unglazed to create a rustic weathered look.
While high quality terra cotta will last forever it s difficult to assess the quality even for pros.
Buy only from a seller whose reputation you trust though even then you may encounter problems.
Made from a mixture of red and brown clay these baked earth tiles are oven fired on elevated temperatures to produce raw and rugged floor tiles.
I definitely want hardwood floors in the upstairs bedrooms.
Oct 21 2017 i looked at some wood flooring this past weekend.