Refinishing wood floors your questions answered MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES ABOUT WOOD, LAMINATE, CERAMIC AND STONE Q What is the advantage of real terracotta country floors? A For a floor with warmth, character and homely good looks, terracotta is a great choice. 'The mellow, aged look of terracotta can only really be achieved by using a traditionally made tile,' says Daniel Morris, Technical Manager of Mandarin Stone. 'For an authentic finish seal with a 50:50 mix of boiled linseed oil and white spirit, followed by a coat of beeswax.' What to consider for terracotta country floors Terracotta country floors is made by fitting soft clay into a tile mold The clay is then compacted before being fired in a kiln. The intensity of the heat and the clay used determine the color and look of the finished tile. Authentic terracotta country floors are a hard wearing material with good insulating properties. Air trapped inside the tile during the manufacturing proc...