Antique or Tradicional Finish?

Antique and traditional are the two finishes that we offer for our artisanal terracotta.

Traditional. This is the finish that the piece has when it comes out of the oven. Typical characteristics of this finish:

• The piece can only be used on one side.
• The edges and corners of the tiles and glazed ceramic azulejos are straighter.

Antique.A double process is used to age the pieces so that they take on the appearance of reclaimed terracotta with an older and more distressed-looking finish.

• Can be used on both sides. This makes it possible to play around and experiment by increasing or reducing tonal variation in the overall surface.
• The edges and corners are rounded, and the faces are smoothened by the aging process. The pieces take on a more velvety feel.
• The aging process causes weaker pieces to break and thus get discarded, meaning that the final product is more robust and resistant.

For more information, download our informative brochure Antique vs. Traditional