Terra Cotta Vs Hardwood Floors

I definitely want hardwood floors in the upstairs bedrooms.

Terra cotta vs hardwood floors.

Of course with tile flooring you can also install radiant heat underneath but this definitely adds to the cost. Terra cotta is often used glazed or unglazed to create a rustic weathered look. Tile draws heat away so tile flooring feels colder especially in the winter. I like kelly s suggestion of the hand scraped flooring and think it would blend in nicely with the rustic terra cotta.

Terracotta tiles date back to the before christ era when the tiles were sun dried instead of being fired. But if you re looking for ease of upkeep real terracotta is not the way to go. I agree with jeannie in that terra cotta makes for a beautiful floor with a very dramatic effect on the room. 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.

Hardwood flooring is usually less expensive than tile flooring. There are many very good imitations both in porcelain and conventional glazed ceramic tile both of which would mean a minimum of upkeep. Buy only from a seller whose reputation you trust though even then you may encounter problems. Hardwood floors are warmer on your feet.

Terracotta tiles are highly durable rough and crude in texture. While high quality terra cotta will last forever it s difficult to assess the quality even for pros.