Planning and designing a home isn’t an easy task. As much as the functionality matters, so do the aesthetics. The search for the best, most versatile and aesthetic materials is an on-going process. The barrage of options available to beautify your adobes has no limit. One such trending material nowadays has been the terracotta jaali. The World of Brands presents a variety of options in this category of material which will uplift the look of your living and commercial spaces.
They have been around for a long time. These jaalis have been beautifully used in various historical monuments such as the Taj Mahal and were extremely popular during the Mughal Era. However, they have gained more popularity only in recent times. In an endeavour to try various unconventional options, terracotta jaalis have been one of the most sought-after options in the construction industry. Traditionally, making these jaalis was an artistic and tedious job, since they were carved out of stone. With the advent of technology, these jaalis are now made using different technologies from various other materials.
The word terracotta is Italian and can be split as terra which means clay/earth and cotta which means baked or burnt. Terracotta has been used since ancient times and it has a deep connection to our roots and culture. They, therefore, exude a different emotion and lend a positive vibe to the spaces in which they are installed. It gives your space a subdued old-world charm.
There are two types of terracotta:
1) Polished terracotta
2) Porous terracotta
Before moulding this material, fillers such as ground cork and sawdust are added. During the firing or baking process, the organic material gets burnt to create pores in it. The porosity thus comes through this process. This terracotta is used as a soundproofing material. It is also fireproof. However, due to the porosity, it does not have good structural integrity.
This is the fine terracotta or also known as faience and is available at the World of Brands. During the manufacture of this polished variety, the material is initially burnt at a lower temperature of approximately 650 degrees Celsius. This process is called biscuiting. The articles are then removed from the furnace or the kiln and are allowed to cool after the biscuiting. Once cool, they are given a coat of glazing compound and placed into the kiln once again at a much higher temperature of around 1200 degrees Celsius.
This variety is available in many colours. The structural strength and integrity are much superior compared to porous terracotta and hence it sees wider applications.
Not just traditional or residential spaces, terracotta jaails are now widely installed in commercial setups such as restaurants, resorts etc. as well.
You can check the extensive range of these jaalis at our online and offline World of Brands stores.
Terracotta as discussed above has myriad applications. One such application is terracotta tiles. These are used for flooring. When it comes to searching names of leading floor tile suppliers in India, this brand certainly tops the list. You can use these tiles within your house, terrace and roof as well as in outdoor spaces such as garden walkways. You can also choose these tiles for your parking areas. Gone are the days when the conventional red terracotta tiles were the only ones available. Today, the market is filled with a lot of colour and design options for these tiles.
But there are some disadvantages of terracotta tiles which are as follows:
1) The cost of the installation of these tiles is extremely high. It is almost twice the cost of the installation of concrete tiles.
2) Fragility
3) Durability of such tiles is not much since they are susceptible to breakage if not walked upon properly or if a heavy object such as a tree branch falls on them.
4) It is necessary to use a sealant between these tiles and hence cement grout needs to be used for sealing them.
5) Two terracotta tiles may not be the same color and there will be some disparity. If you are keen on perfection, you can give these a miss.
6) Due to their porosity they are likely to attract dust and grime.
7) If used in an area of colder temperatures, there is a likelihood of these tiles cracking.
To overcome these cons, you can check our website as well as walk into our stores as we are the best-vitrified floor tiles suppliers in Mumbai. Terracotta tiles though versatile, may have restricted applications, especially in modern interiors or even themed interiors such as Victorian or contemporary. These vitrified tiles are of greater use in such scenarios.
Our brand aims at simplifying your process of planning and designing your homes without making you run from pillar to post-hunting various materials. We have all the necessary materials under one roof and we assure you that in terms of quality we keep nothing but the best. The trust that our customers place in us and the reputation that we have built over the years stands testimony to this fact. We are also the best uPVC window supplier brand in Mumbai along with other building materials such as bathroom fittings, lighting solutions, doors, elevators, home automation and so much more.
