Athangudi tiles are ecofriendly handmade floor tiles , named after Athangudi, the village where they originated and are made. Athangudi is a manufacturing place located in the Chettinad Area of Tamil Nadu. Athangudi tiles also known by the names such as ‘Chettinad tiles’, Karaikudi tiles’, portrays an incredible and classic expression of the legacy Of Chettinad. These tiles are used in the Chettinad area for more than 100 years. Many families in the village are involved in the tile making and they depend on this craft for their livelihood. This traditional craft has been passed over generation from older to younger hands.

For laying red oxide floors, the first step is to mix dry cement and oxide. Next, slowly add water to get a slurry-like consistency. For one part oxide, up to three parts of grey cement will give a dark red hue. Increasing the quantity of cement will result in a lighter shade.

Mud construction involves mixing soil with water to create a building material. The soil is often collected from the land where the building will be constructed. Red oxide flooring is made from a mixture of cement and iron oxide pigments. It's a popular choice for homes, offices, and commercial spaces.

Interlocking brick construction involves mixing sand, soil, and cement to create bricks with a locking pattern. The bricks are then used to build walls.

Terracotta tiles are constructed by shaping natural clay into the desired tile form, then firing it in a kiln at high temperatures, resulting in a hard, durable tile with a distinctive reddish-brown color due to the clay's high iron content; the term "terracotta" itself translates to "baked earth" in Italian, highlighting the material's natural origin.

Exposed brick walls are brick walls that are left uncovered by plaster or paint. They can be a decorative feature in many types of spaces, such as living rooms and attics. .