Terra Cotta Vs Hardwood Floors

If possible i suggest having a little carpentry done in the opening to the kitchen to allow you to square up the line of the terra cotta and get rid of the distracting angle of the tile before laying hardwood.

Terra cotta vs hardwood floors.

Hardwood flooring is usually less expensive than tile flooring. 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 like kelly s suggestion of the hand scraped flooring and think it would blend in nicely with the rustic terra cotta. I definitely want hardwood floors in the upstairs bedrooms.

I agree with jeannie in that terra cotta makes for a beautiful floor with a very dramatic effect on the room. 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. Terracotta tiles are highly durable rough and crude in texture.

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. Hardwood floors are warmer on your feet. But if you re looking for ease of upkeep real terracotta is not the way to go. Terra cotta is often used glazed or unglazed to create a rustic weathered look.

Of course with tile flooring you can also install radiant heat underneath but this definitely adds to the cost. Oct 21 2017 i looked at some wood flooring this past weekend.