Who Needs Handmade Terracotta?

We often talk about kilns that produce handmade terracotta bricks, but who actually uses this type of product, which isn’t exactly common in everyday life?

A significant portion of demand comes from those restoring historic homes or agritourism properties. When renovating an old palace with a damaged floor, installing a modern alternative would compromise its authenticity. Instead, choosing terracotta flooring that closely resembles the original is the only way to preserve its character.



The real advantage of handmade terracotta kilns is their ability to replicate existing bricks precisely. They already produce an extensive variety of styles, but if needed, they can create a custom mold based on a sample, crafting bricks aged to perfection, indistinguishable from the originals.




Handmade bricks are also widely used in the flooring of new or renovated homes. There’s no doubt that terracotta floors create a warm, magical atmosphere, with their unique shades ranging from soft yellow to deep red, all naturally achieved through traditional wood-fired kilns.

While they do require proper maintenance—both during installation and periodically for waterproofing—the aesthetic and historical value they add makes the effort worthwhile.

The rise of agritourism has further increased demand for handmade terracotta. Many of these accommodations are former farmhouses and rural estates that have been converted into hospitality structures, often requiring additional rooms, pools, and perimeter walls.

Historically, these buildings featured terracotta floors and exposed brick walls, making handmade terracotta essential for preserving their original charm.