Natural, authentic, and limitless, terracotta never stops reinventing itself. The terracotta wall covering still follows the latest decoration trends today and is perfect for covering floors, walls, and stairs in a variety of truly sublime settings and colors.
Clay brick wall covering for outdoor use: functionality and aesthetics
Among the many uses of handmade terracotta bricks, one of the most important is certainly their use as a terracotta wall covering. This is a must in the construction world, competing with various stones or marbles, which, like terracotta, are widely used for covering a boundary wall or any other small wall that needs a top cap for finishing and to improve its functionality.
In fact, the terracotta wall covering not only enhances the appearance of a wall by finishing and beautifying it, but it also has a functional purpose. Thanks to the drip edge, it prevents water from penetrating the masonry and plaster, significantly contributing to their durability and the preservation of the paint.
This special process of wall covering (usually using elongated bricks) through controlled temperature firing (1000°C for several hours) makes the product ideal for eco-friendly building materials. The manual craftsmanship gives it an ideal appearance for creating a rustic structure on the wall surface, while also improving its rigidity.
Terracotta wall covering: most requested sizes
The sizes of bricks used as terracotta wall coverings are variable and directly proportional to the wall being covered. Among the most requested standard sizes, we certainly find terracotta wall coverings of 25 cm.
Generally, the standard sizes range from 10 cm to 40 cm, but they can be requested in any format to meet specific needs.
A terracotta wall covering can come in different sizes. The first variable to consider is definitely the width of the wall, followed by the length of the brick, in collaboration with the client, taking into account the best quality-price ratio and the most aesthetically pleasing solution. In addition to width and length, other variables to define, which impact both the price and the aesthetic result, include:
- Thickness;
- Finish;
- Color;
- Choice of edge treatment (straight edge, owl beak, bullnose);
- Whether or not to include the drip edge.
These are all important variables, most of which are purely aesthetic in nature. Some also affect the functionality of the terracotta wall covering, and almost all affect the final price.
Typically, the wall covering overhangs the wall by about 3-4 cm on each side to protect and finish the wall. Often, to improve the protective functionality of the wall, a drip edge is also added, ensuring that water does not reach the wall, preventing penetration and damage over time.
Various colors, sizes, lengths, and thicknesses can, however, be customized, making these products ideal for finishing any wall with a ‘face view’ effect.
Fornace Bernasconi, thanks to its artisanal and made-to-order production, is able to produce terracotta wall coverings of any shape and size (subject to technical feasibility), tailored to the aesthetic and functional needs of the client, finding the most satisfying aesthetic solution for the customer.
Fornace Bernasconi is able to support and guide you, thanks to its many years of experience in the field, towards the best choice for your terracotta wall covering. In addition to this, it is also able (thanks to the creation of molds of all kinds) to produce special pieces (end pieces or corners) without affecting their price.
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Functional advantages of terracotta wall coverings
Choosing a terracotta wall covering proves to be the ideal solution for those who want an element that can withstand the test of time.
Thanks to its intrinsic properties, terracotta is particularly resistant to precipitation, environmental humidity, and strong winds, which do not affect the surface of the material.
Moreover, terracotta is an extremely easy material to clean and maintain, both on flat surfaces and in grooves.
Not only that: thanks to the versatility of this handcrafted material, it is possible to find the perfect component, achieving a tile of the desired dimensions. This way, there will be no issues covering various types of surfaces, including small walls and larger ones, with solutions that also allow for the easy addition of other elements like railings or external decorations.
The installation of a terracotta wall covering is not particularly difficult, although it requires some attention to ensure the best performance of the material over time. In short, choosing a terracotta wall covering means equipping yourself with a functional element that will endure for a long time without losing its physical and mechanical properties.
The terracotta wall covering as a design element
In addition to its excellent functional characteristics, handmade terracotta also boasts several advantages from an aesthetic and design standpoint. Even in its simplest finish, the terracotta wall covering can decorate both interiors and exteriors, creating a traditional effect, and when needed, also a modern one.
For example, it can be used on a garden wall, perfectly adapting to a rustic style. Alternatively, it is ideal for contemporary interiors, where it can be paired with a more refined finish, such as a glazed one.
One of the advantages of handmade terracotta is, in fact, its ability to offer various effects to successfully adapt to any type of environment. This is further complemented by the decor, which can be modified as desired, with patterns and designs perfect for any style.
By choosing this material, you can be sure of obtaining a wall covering that perfectly meets your needs, also from an aesthetic perspective, without any compromises.
