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Home > Natural Stone - Terra Cotta Terra Cotta tile has been used for many years as a durable floor tile surface. Terra Cotta is perfect for many uses such as kitchen tile, bathroom tile, patio tile and even for pool decks. Terra Cotta has also been used on kitchen countertops to provide a more traditional design. It comes as one of the following finishes: Antiqued, patterned, and engraved. Terra Cotta is an Italian verbage for "baked earth". It is a fired clay that is extremely porous and finished with a coarse surface. It can be glazed which often enhances the color range from and orange to a deep red rust color. When it is fired, it bonds the material together, which forms a durable piece that can be used for floor and roofing tiles. It is also famous for pottery use. When cared for properly, terra cotta is simple to maintain. When it is sealed and cleaned properly, you will easily preserve the natural beauty of this unique surface. Stone Sealers are easy to apply, simply wipe on 2 applications within 10 minutes of each other and wipe off the excess. Depending on the absorbency of the stone, resealing can take place from once a year up to 5 years. For cleaning, always use a product specifically designed to clean natural stone, not over-the-counter cleaning products. Periodically, we recommend using a Stone Color Enhancer™-W, which will enhance to dark colors of terra cotta. For more information about terra cotta and caring for your stone, visit www.stonecare.com. For cleaning, we recommend using Clean EnCounters® by Stone Care International, Inc. For floors, use Marbalex®. For sealing, use Stone Spray-n-Seal®. STONE AND CERAMIC CARE PRODUCTS |