Terracotta tiles, also known as red tiles, are often found in traditional and ancient architectural works: pagodas, garden houses, and especially in garden paving applications.

Although not as modern and distinctive as today’s porcelain tile collections, terracotta patio tiles bring a rustic, simple, and intimate look to traditional spaces.

Besides the classic red tile line, there are now modern 600×600 red porcelain tile models used for flooring and wall cladding

1. Introduction to terracotta tiles

Traditional terracotta tiles, also known as red tiles, are products made from clay fired at high temperatures, similar to traditional Vietnamese fired clay bricks.

The tiles feature a distinctive reddish-brown color; grade 1 red tile products utilize modern tunnel kiln technology, ensuring uniform quality, no color deviation, and standardized dimensions and shapes.

Thanks to the variety of patterns, shapes, and good quality, terracotta tiles are used across many different spaces. When used in the right places and properly combined with other materials, red tiles deliver high aesthetic value.

2. Advantages of terracotta tiles

For a long time, red tiles have been a traditional building material closely linked to everyday life. Projects tiled with red tiles also add significant value to a home. The natural, eye-catching color of terracotta tiles creates a warm and welcoming feel for onlookers.

2.1. Anti-slip and load-bearing terracotta tiles

Red tiles are manufactured under strict inspection processes, giving the surface a specific roughness that ensures slip resistance and minimizes moss buildup during prolonged rain or humid weather typical of Vietnam.

The tiles also have good load-bearing capacity, making them widely used for indoor flooring, garden paving, rooftop terraces, pathways, steps, swimming pools, and more.

2.2. Natural color and diverse shapes

The color of this tile line comes entirely from the clay firing process without using paints or colorants, thereby minimizing fading even with outdoor use. The surface patterns are also diverse, producing various tile styles that can be applied to any project to enhance its unique aesthetics.

2.3. Heat-insulating terracotta tiles suitable for Vietnam’s climate

Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate with summer temperatures reaching up to 40°C and long periods of cold, damp rain in winter; terracotta tiles produced at high temperatures provide excellent heat insulation, helping to prevent rapid weather-induced deterioration of the floor.

Because of this, red tiles remain trusted to this day. Even with numerous modern tile alternatives available, terracotta floor tiles are still frequently seen in ancient architectural works such as communal houses, pagodas, palaces, and shrines.

Many people even refer to this tile as “warm in winter, cool in summer”.

2.4. Affordable terracotta tiles

Depending on the size and type, the price of terracotta tiles will vary. However, this tile line is relatively affordable and suitable for a wide range of customers in the market.

3. Dimensions of traditional terracotta tiles

Because they are traditionally handcrafted products, tile dimensions are somewhat limited. Most tiles are square-shaped with popular sizes being 30×30 and 40×40.

3.1. 40×40 Terracotta tiles

40×40 terracotta tiles are commonly used for indoor flooring and garden paving in large-scale constructions such as ancestral shrines, communal houses, and pagodas. The natural red color of the tiles provides a sacred, ancient, and pure aesthetic.

3.2. 30×30 Terracotta tiles

For single-story houses with small classic gardens close to nature, 30×30 terracotta tiles are an ideal choice. They create a comfortable ambiance for your living space when paired with green plants and lawn grass.

4. Latest Red Tile Price List 2024

Thanks to their outstanding advantages, terracotta tiles are a worthwhile choice for residential and commercial construction projects of all sizes. This is why pricing for this tile line is always in demand; KHATRA presents the latest updated 2024 terracotta tile price list.

Tile Type	Dimensions (mm)	Price (VND/m2)
Hexagonal tile	200 x 200 x 20	175,000
Plain terracotta tile	300 x 300	250,000
Leaf pattern tile	300 x 300	275,000
Studded terracotta tile	300 x 300	275,000
Footed terracotta tile	300 x 300 x 25	225,000

5. Terracotta tile maps

There are currently many different types and models of tiles on the market. However, red tiles remain one of the top choices for outdoor areas across numerous architectural projects. Below are some popular, widely used terracotta tile maps.

6. Applications of terracotta tiles

Although fired at high temperatures and available in many designs, the load-bearing capacity and aesthetics of red tiles cannot match premium porcelain-body tiles, so they are often used in areas with lower aesthetic demands. 

In addition, the tiles offer fast heat dissipation and good heat insulation, making them commonly used for exterior paving.

6.1. Rooftop terrace paving

The rooftop terrace is an indispensable part of home design and directly endures weather elements. Choosing terracotta tiles for rooftop terrace paving provides heat insulation, anti-moss, and anti-slip properties, ensuring safety for users.

The types of terracotta tiles commonly selected for rooftop terraces are hexagonal tiles and plain tiles.

6.2. Garden paving

The natural tile color peeking through the garden lawn creates a harmonious landscape. The tile material withstands prolonged sun and rain without fading, preserving aesthetics. Patterns like leaf tiles and footed tiles make the outdoor space even more distinctive and vibrant.

Furthermore, terracotta tiles effectively prevent moss and reduce slipping, ensuring safety, especially for families with elderly members and young children.

6.3. Step paving

Terracotta tiles for outdoor steps are highly favored in residential projects, restaurants, resorts, and homestays. These single-colored tiles may seem plain, but they deliver an impressively striking visual decorative effect.

Paving steps and outdoor walkways with red terracotta tiles creates an elegant and refined look without causing visual clutter, offering a gentle and familiar feeling.

7. How to identify genuine terracotta tiles

Currently, there are many low-quality red patio tiles on the market that imitate well-known brands. Below are several key factors to help you identify genuine terracotta tiles so you can choose the right product and guarantee project quality.

Based on weight and packaging specifications

• BT terracotta tile: dimensions 300 x 340 x 18mm, weight 3.8kg
• Hexagonal tile: dimensions 200 x 200 x 20mm, weight 1.35kg
• Studded red tile: dimensions 300 x 300 x 20mm, weight 1.35kg
• Leaf pattern terracotta tile: dimensions 300 x 300 x 20mm, weight 3.5kg
• Plain red tile: dimensions 300 x 300 x 20mm, weight 3.5kg

In practice, based on maximum allowable load capacity, tile packaging specifications are calculated per carton box. On average, red tiles are packaged at 25 pieces per box, allowing customers to accurately calculate the required quantity for specific projects and prevent shortages or excesses during installation.

Based on the tile body

The structure of each tile is divided into two parts: the glaze and the tile body. The glaze is the coated surface layer designed to create sheen, patterns, and surface protection. The entire base underneath is known as the tile body; a red tile body typically contains 70% clay, meaning most of its mineral particles are very fine clay particles.

Evaluating water absorption

The water absorption rate of terracotta tiles is quite high, helping keep the paved surface dry. When selecting tiles, you can drop a few drops of water onto the surface. If the water is absorbed rapidly, it indicates good tile quality.

However, because they are made from clay, these antique-look tiles are generally used only in outdoor areas due to their high permeability and relatively unfinished surface texture, which can feel rough when walking barefoot. Consequently, modern upgraded red tile options with waterproof porcelain bodies and 600×600 sizes are available for interior flooring and wall cladding applications.

Explore more garden patio tile models

In addition to red patio tiles, Khatra currently supplies grass pavers, HiThick tiles, and premium granite tiles to cater to all customer tiling needs.