The range of finishing materials is striking in its diversity. Manufacturers are constantly surprising consumers with new solutions. One of the most successful is the glass mosaic mosaic. This material is ideal for both private houses and standard apartments.
What is a mosaic? This is a square tile, usually 50x50 cm in size, consisting of small elements (modules). Thanks to them, the canvas acquires a unique artistic drawing. Very often, not only multi-colored glass pieces are used, but also details of various shapes and reliefs. This combination allows us to satisfy the needs of even the most demanding consumers.
Glass mosaic
Venetian glass is the most popular material used in the manufacture of mosaics. Such popularity is due to certain technical characteristics:
- resistance to elevated temperatures;
- durability;
- moisture resistance;
- high level of frost resistance;
- impact resistance.
Worth itNote that due to the solid surface, this glass mosaic tile can be widely used for interior decoration of swimming pools and high humidity rooms, as well as floors, facades, fireplaces.
The most popular form of mosaic modules is square. As a rule, the smaller they are, the more expressive the overall ornament looks, and the artistic idea is drawn more accurately.
Sm alt mosaic
Modern material sm alt is a kind of glass mosaic. It has a different composition. So, the natural compounds and potassium s alts included in it give certain shades that make this material special. In order to get sm alt, they take colored small glasses, put them under a press, and during the day they are exposed to high temperatures of about 800 degrees.
Such a material, like ordinary glass mosaic, has excellent technical performance. As a rule, it is almost impossible to pick up modules of the same shade. However, sm alt has one feature - a glow from the inside with a matte surface. Thanks to this, even plain mosaic tiles look fun and extraordinary.
Glass mosaic features
Glass, which is taken for the manufacture of mosaics, undergoes special processing (fired). This technology allows to give the material maximum strength and hardness. At the end of firing, the modules are decorated. For this, only natural dyes are used. Therefore, this material can be fullyconfidently call environmentally friendly for human he alth.
Glass mosaic is sold as separate modules and tiles. Facing using the first option, of course, involves painstaking work, but it has many advantages. First of all, the small size of the modules allows you to decorate the surface of a complex geometric shape (arches, sculptures, openwork elements, etc.). Mosaic tiles are a solid canvas that can take a semicircular shape. The material is ideal for finishing columns, as well as surfaces in bathrooms, pools, baths, and in the kitchen. It is worth noting that the glass mosaic is not at all afraid of interacting with various aggressive substances that are used for cleaning. Its surface, even after washing with acid, will not lose its original appearance.
Interior use
The versatility of glass mosaic allows it to be used both in public and residential areas. Very often, this type of finish can be found in spas, he alth centers, swimming pools. However, the mosaic in the living room or hallway will look no less original.
There are a lot of options for such a finish, for example, a contrasting accent on the floors, a bright design of niches, emphasized by additional lighting, an original wall panel, a colored kitchen apron. Glass mosaic adds mystery, exclusivity and a certain chic to the interior.
Speaking of such material, one cannot remain silent about the mirror options. They act not only as a decor, but also create many visual effects (expanding space, changing borders, accentuating, etc.).
Glass mosaic will give the interior a creative mood and mystery, brightly highlighting the artistic nature of the designer.
