We do not live in ancient times, but mosaics are still popular today, with its help you can complement or improve any interior. It is used in houses and apartments, in public spaces, in landscape elements, in swimming pools and saunas, as well as in architecture. A decorative mosaic is created from almost any material.
Decorative mosaic properties
The main advantage of the coating of this material is stability. Mosaic is not afraid of exposure to various chemicals, it is not afraid of moisture. Such a coating does not require special care, the surface is very practical. To create a mosaic, they try to use frost-resistant materials that can withstand even very low temperatures.
If the mosaic covering is made according to the rules, it will be of excellent quality and can last about 50 years. Today, mosaic is widely used, it is used in interior and exterior walls, floors, domes, or in the creation of works of art.
Advantages and disadvantages of the material
Decorative mosaic, like any material,has both advantages and disadvantages.
Pros:
- Resistance, heat resistance, strength.
- Does not fade for many years.
- Frost-resistant, waterproof.
- Light weight, easy care.
- Glue dries for about a day.
- Large assortment.
Cons:
- When laying mosaics, ordinary glue is not suitable.
- Labor-intensive styling.
- High cost.
The advantages of the material completely cover its disadvantages, quality and reliability are worth some costs.
PVC mosaic decorative panel
Due to its technological features, the panel can help in the implementation of various design solutions, with high quality and quickly.
The scope of the PVC panel is diverse: it can be used in the kitchen, between the countertop and wall cabinets, in showers, locker rooms, on the walls in the bathroom and toilet, in any rooms with high humidity, and, of course, just like decor item.
The panel is attached to the surface with a special adhesive. The shape and size of the mosaic can be adjusted with scissors.
Let's list the advantages that a decorative mosaic panel has:
- Durable, easy installation, long useful life.
- Does not support combustion, moisture resistant.
- Easy care, no smell.
- Safe, non-allergenic.
- Various colors.
Mosaicplaster
Mosaic plaster is a mixture of acrylic resin and colored chips, natural or dyed.
If you want to have an original coating in your interior, you need decorative plaster. Mosaic will help create a unique finish.
Let's highlight the advantages of decorative plaster:
- Many materials that can be tiled: foam concrete, cement, brick, drywall, plain plaster.
- Retains color for a long time, resistant to solar radiation.
- Mosaic is resistant to cold, heat, waterproof.
- Has vapor permeability.
- Long service life.
- Decorative mosaic has high elasticity, which helps to compensate for stress that may occur under the influence of external conditions.
Flaws:
- If some areas are damaged, they will not be able to be repaired.
- If the stone chip coating is water-based, without the use of a special primer, the likelihood of corrosion acceleration increases.
Large stone chips are perfect for finishing the plinths of buildings and facades. Smaller is better to use for interior spaces. Professionals advise using decorative plaster on large areas for finishing office buildings.
If you started renovating your home or office and don't know how to make the room original andexquisite, decorative mosaic to help you. This beautiful material, used wisely, is able to add zest to any interior. It is easy to use and has many benefits. Mosaic has a long service life and excellent quality. In addition, many different mosaic designs will be presented to your attention, you can choose the design to your taste.
