Terracotta - Definition!

Produced by firing clay, terracotta is a ceramic material. We use it today to make pottery, sculptures and to produce building materials, bricks, tiles or roof tiles.

THE raw materials necessary for the manufacture of products terracotta are clays, sedimentary rocks formed from the decomposition of ancient rocks.

Nowadays, the term "terracotta" generally refers to a porous ceramic, as opposed to stoneware or porcelain, which are vitrified earthenware with negligible porosity.

Terracotta is one of the oldest artificial building materials. The resistance of terracotta depends on its composition and its firing temperature.

Terracotta, its characteristics!

Terracotta is an ecological and sustainable material. Terracotta is a living, natural product with various characteristics.

It is made from a paste of water and clay, shaped and fired at high temperatures. It can be painted and coated with plaster without deterioration. It allows gas exchanges which allows thermoregulation. Non-flammable and waterproof, it nevertheless allows minerals to pass through. Excellent resistance to humidity.

Stefani terracotta filter fountains

Since the beginning of its activities, Cerâmica Stéfani has been dedicated to the production of terracotta water filters and filter accessories for domestic use. At that time, it started its activities with a manual production process of ceramic filters.

Stefani terracotta water filters combine terracotta with three-stage filtration to filter out bacteria, chlorine, heavy metals, and medication residue.…

Terracotta is a product very fragile, it therefore requires rigorous maintenance, we invite you to Read the instructions for use of our terracotta water filters very carefully.

Stéfani terracotta filter fountains provide filtered water that will help reduce your purchases of plastic bottled water, thus reducing plastic waste pollution.

Recyclable, natural, and eco-friendly, the Stefani terracotta fountain is the perfect piece for your home. Why wait any longer?

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