Terracotta Tiles Cleaning and Sealing in Cork

The word Terra-Cotta comes from Italian terra, ’earth’, and cotta, ’cooked’ - a hard-baked, brownish red earthen ware, often glazed and colored. Terracotta is often referred to as Saltillo tile, Spanish tile, or Mexican tile. Terracotta is usually hand-made and varies in color, texture and appearance. It may come prefinished or require application of various types of sealers or coatings on site to provide a wearing surface. Terra Cotta's natural, warm colors and durability make it a popular choice for the kitchen, sunroom etc. May crumble or show wear quickly unless sealed and laid on water proof layer.