Cotto Manetti Fornace Sannini | Italian Cotto Tile
Since 1780, in the Chianti region of Tuscany, the Manetti family has been dedicated to the production of Cotto Imprunetino for 8 generations. By using the local raw materials and traditional artisanal production techniques, they proudly make a true terracotta that has unique technical and aesthetic properties.
Fornace Sannini renews the tradition of cotto combining the tactile pleasure of a handmade product with the strength and absorption properties of the best industrial products. Manufactured employing extrusion technology, each single piece has, similar to handmade tiles, its own distinct identity. Shading and variation are created through a completely natural process; it’s all about the clay, the firing cycle and the position in the kiln.
Treated with penetrating sealer
Treated with penetrating sealer and waxed
Size & Trim
| Size - Non-Rectified - R12 | ||
|---|---|---|
| CMFS/612 | 6 x 12 | CMFS/1212 | 12 x 12 - ETA End-April 2026 |
| Trim | ||
| CMFS/SBN | 3 x 12 Surface Bullnose | |
Additional Information
Images
Please Note
It’s never advisable to select tile from images alone, especially when viewed on a screen since they can look different on different kinds of screens. Pictures are provided to give an idea of the look and variation. Colors are intended as a guide only and may vary from actual tile. Sizes listed are nominal. Please check samples before making final selection and to get actual dimensions for layout.
About Cotto Imprunetino Pregiato
About Cotto Imprunetino Pregiato: The Cotto is made with 100% Galestro clay (in terms of Terracotta this is the most noble Terracotta in the world) from the factory’s quarries near Impruneta.
Trim
Expect variation in color and size between field and trim.
Usage and Installation Information
Fornace Sannini is suitable for floors and walls. With its R12 rating, it is suitable for most exterior paving applications including patios, pool decks, walkways, terraces, steps, and even most slopes. Of course, final suitability always comes down to the specific circumstances of the project, and proper cleaning and maintenance is required to maintain the slip resistance of any surface.
This natural product needs to be sealed during installation. Manetti recommends using FILA products. There is a separate FILA informational brochure listing products and their applications specifically for Fornace Sannini.
The minimum recommended grout joint is 3/16”. It is not recommended to use spacers because the edges are irregular and there can be variation in size from piece to piece. Please note that the edges of klinker material are not all the same. In the 6 x 12 size, the 12” edges have a cushion and the 6” edges are cut. The grout joint along the 12” edges should be a bit smaller and the grout joint along the 6” side should be a bit larger to give the final appearance of uniform grout joints.
This material has some shade variation. To attain the proper mix of graphics and color, it is important to pull from multiple boxes during installation, rotate pieces, and note the placement of the different shades to get the proper final blend.
