This hexagonal grey terracotta tile texture features a high-quality, seamless PBR design crafted from natural ceramic materials. The base substrate is composed of fired clay rich in iron oxide, giving the tiles their characteristic muted grey color with subtle earthy undertones. The terracotta surface exhibits a slightly porous structure typical of traditional kiln-fired ceramics, enhanced by mineral binders that ensure durability and cohesion. Fine grain orientation within the ceramic matrix contributes to the texture’s realistic micro-roughness and weathering patterns, reflecting years of exposure to environmental elements without significant wear or cracking.
The texture’s surface finish mimics a gently brushed terracotta, revealing natural variations in pigment concentration and oxide layering that add depth and authenticity. These details are accurately represented across all PBR channels: the BaseColor/Albedo map captures the complex grey hues and subtle discolorations; the Normal map simulates the fine surface relief and grain direction; Roughness is balanced to reflect the matte, slightly rough nature of terracotta without unwanted glossiness. The Metallic channel remains near zero, consistent with non-metallic ceramic, while Ambient Occlusion enhances the perception of depth in hexagonal grout lines. Height/Displacement maps provide realistic tile edges and subtle surface undulations, ideal for close-up renders.
Rendered at up to 8K resolution, this texture is optimized for seamless application in Blender, Unreal Engine, and Unity, ensuring high fidelity in architectural visualization, game environments, and product design. For best results, adjust the UV scale to match the intended tile size realistically, and fine-tune the roughness parameter to balance light scattering and shadow softness depending on lighting conditions. Utilizing the height map with parallax occlusion mapping can further enhance the tactile feel of the terracotta surface, especially when viewed at oblique angles.
Using This PBR Texture in Blender
Import the texture maps into Blender with sRGB color space for albedo/base color and
Non-Color for normal, roughness, metallic, AO, height, and ORM maps. Connect normal maps
through a Normal Map node, then adjust UV scale with a Mapping node so the material repeats naturally on
your model.
- Albedo -> Principled BSDF Base Color
- Roughness -> Roughness, Metallic -> Metallic
- Normal -> Normal Map node -> Normal
- Height -> Bump or Displacement depending on render setup
For the full step-by-step setup, see
How to Use Seamless Textures in Blender.
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FAQ
Is this texture seamless and tileable?
Yes. This texture is designed as a seamless tileable PBR material, so it can repeat across large surfaces without visible borders.
Which resolutions and formats are available?
You can download PNG/WEBP versions and use 1K, 2K, 4K and 8K download options when available on the page.
Can I use it in Blender, Unreal Engine and Unity?
Yes. The download options and engine-mapped ZIP workflow are designed for Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity Standard, URP and HDRP material pipelines.
Is commercial use allowed?
Yes. The texture is available under the AITextured free commercial license. Review the license page for redistribution and AI-training restrictions.
