WRS7763 Metallic Unglazed Terracotta Tile Archive clarifies a LOPO page published in 2013. The former record described a metallic-colour unglazed wall tile in a slender brick format. Metallic and unglazed are historical appearance clues, not verified current finish specifications. A live project needs a newly identified product, representative samples, dated drawings, applicable evidence and written supply information.
Read the 2013 WRS7763 record
The archive listed WRS7763, a 240 × 60 × 11 mm field unit and two corner formats. It also carried full-body wording, about 4% water absorption, extensive generic functions, uses, packing, 20-foot-container capacity, minimum order and lead-time fields. These details may trace an old enquiry but are not a current data sheet.
| Archive item | WRS7763 |
|---|---|
| Archived field format | 240 × 60 × 11 mm |
| Archived corner formats | (174 + 50) × 60 × 11 mm or (60 + 60) × 240 × 11 mm |
| Archived appearance | Metallic colour and unglazed; current physical samples required |
| Archived material field | Full-body wording; about 4% absorption |
The first original image remains for recognition. It is not a calibrated metallic colour reference or proof of current production.
Define what metallic colour should mean
Metallic can describe colour associations, mineral flecks, reflective effects, firing variation or simply a former marketing name. The archive does not identify a metal, coating, pigment, sheen, sparkle level or repeat. Ask LOPO to explain the nearest current surface and whether the effect comes from the ceramic body, finish process or another treatment.
Review labelled pieces under diffuse and directional light because highlights may change strongly with angle. Compare them beside glass, metal, stone, coatings and joint materials. Record product code, colour, surface, sample date and role. A representative physical range should control appearance; photographs remain communication aids.
Clarify the unglazed description
Unglazed generally distinguishes a surface from a glazed finish, but the old word does not establish composition, porosity, treatment, colour depth, stain response or maintenance. Full-body was another archive term and cannot be assumed to describe a current candidate without a present material statement.
Ask for a current surface description, representative samples and appropriate care information for the intended project context. Keep appearance selection separate from performance review. A sample can communicate colour and texture, while dated product documents should address whichever characteristics the project team identifies as relevant.
Use field and corner sizes cautiously
The slender field format can guide early course and orientation studies. The corner notations may trace former return pieces, but they do not confirm present geometry, tolerance, compatibility, appearance matching or availability. Obtain dated drawings and labelled samples for every proposed current field and corner unit.
Qualified professionals must coordinate project-specific substrate, moisture, movement and interfaces with confirmed system information. This archive provides no generic loads, spans, support spacing, anchors or installation instructions. If a successor differs from WRS7763, update elevations, quantities, sample approvals and commercial records together.
Apply the complete archive boundary
Archive boundary: WRS7763, full-body and natural-surface wording, field and corner dimensions, about 4% absorption, acid, heat, non-slip, wear, firebrick, low absorption, high bending, anti-freeze, durability, non-radioactive, green and no-fade claims, uses, packing, 20-foot-container capacity, MOQ and lead times belong only to 2013.
None of these old terms establishes present environmental, fire, colourfastness, strength, freeze-thaw or durability performance. Request dated evidence identifying the exact product, specimen, method, result, scope and market. Reconfirm current formats, surfaces, corners, quantity, packaging, sample status, production window, delivery and payment in writing.
Keep every sample, drawing, report and quotation linked to one candidate. Mark inspiration, representative range and proposed production samples clearly. Superseded records should remain separate so they cannot overwrite the approved current identity or finish.
Explore current products and references
Review LOPO’s current terracotta brick and tile options for present surfaces and formats.
Browse terracotta projects for facade rhythm and colour ideas.
Visit the architectural terracotta gallery to compare materials in context.
Use the LOPO contact page for current samples and documents.
Project imagery supports visual research but does not prove identical products, finishes, evidence or approvals.
Request a current WRS7763 review
Share the project location, wall area, elevations, desired metallic effect and sheen, corner conditions, adjacent materials, approximate quantity and programme. Cite WRS7763 and all archived sizes so LOPO can trace the reference.
Email roger@lopoterracotta.com or use the contact form. Request current identification, labelled samples, dated drawings, applicable evidence and project-specific commercial information.
Before selection, confirm that sample codes match the drawings, evidence and quotation. Record lighting, viewing distance and adjacent finishes during sample review. Update the decision log when product identity, finish, document scope or supply status changes, preserving WRS7763 only as an archive cross-reference if a successor is proposed.
Build an appearance record that distinguishes the three retained archive photographs from current physical material. Note which current samples demonstrate metallic tone, sheen, texture and normal variation, and photograph them beside the intended adjacent finishes. Because directional light can change the effect, record viewing orientation and light source. The approved physical set, not a screen image, should control the design intent.
Create separate fields for material description, surface process, dimensions, corner status, technical evidence and commercial offer. Record document issuers, dates and scopes rather than using a single approval label. Recheck the register before specification and purchase. If any sample, drawing or evidence refers to another product, quarantine it from the active pack until LOPO resolves the mismatch in writing. Preserve the final comparison record with the approved sample set so later reviews use the same current identity. Archive images should remain visibly labelled as historical throughout review.