Curiously, this type of floor decor has not gone out of fashion for many centuries. And today, unusually beautiful mosaic floors can be found in various parts of the world.
When compiling mosaic paintings, the main role is played by the structure of the stone, its natural beauty, decoration and the uniqueness of each fragment. Each sort of marble lays its own unique pattern. In addition, this mineral is famous for its many shades and colors. Most often there are dark tones: dark gray, brown, burgundy. Also, craftsmen willingly use pastel shades of marble: white, light pink, rich beige or pale wine. Light mosaic mineral floors tinted with contrasting colors look like real works of art. Often, mosaics are used in combination with tiles made of natural or artificial stone. It should be noted that even with prolonged use of such a floor, the pattern on it will not fade, and the colors will remain as bright and saturated. And this applies to any marble coating, whether it is the floor in a mansion or office.
According to the style of execution, the mosaic is divided into two types: artistic and decorative. The first type involves more painstaking work. Most often it is performed on an individual project and is a real work of art. In turn, the art mosaic according to the assembly technique is divided into Florentine and
Roman. Mosaic floors belonging to the first type are made from whole pieces of mineral that form one or another fragment of the canvas. The Roman version is formed from small pieces of stone that are stacked by hand.
Decorative mosaic is simpler. This style is applicable when creating large panels, in which repeating fragments occur every now and then. Today, decorative mosaic floors are in greatest demand among the population due to their affordable cost.
Recently, along with the traditional options for creating mosaics, a new way has appeared: water-jet machinery. Fragments of the panel are machined on special programmable machines, so the name of the new technology sounds like "waterjet cutting." A smooth and clean cut of stone is formed with water and abrasive, striking a piece of marble with high pressure and speed.
It is worth noting that the mosaic of the material obtained with this technology, in terms of quality, most closely resembles industrial polymer floors. A perfect
the combination of panel elements and high-precision cutting makes it possible to create a picture of any complexity.
Another option for decorating your home is mosaic tiles made of marble chips. This material is obtained as a result of crushing waste from polishing the mineral. Such floors are made of monolithic concrete, adding marble chips to it. After completion of work and complete drying, the surface is carefully sanded, which makes it resistant to abrasion and exposure to sunlight. The manufacture of such a mosaic is much cheaper than from solid stone, and a variety of colors and grain size of the mineral give the coating a spectacular look.