Chinese mosaic: advantages and disadvantages

Being engaged in repair and decoration of the premises, we wonder which materials to use, which manufacturer to give preference. Recently, the use of mosaic has become a popular decoration idea, and there are many offers from China on the market.

Mosaic is a picture or patterns laid out in small pieces of enamel, glass, plastic, as well as other materials. Material dimensions allow you to apply them on surfaces with bends and niches. The finished coating is durable and reliable. It serves for a very long time, it is not affected by high humidity, water and temperature changes.

Since ancient times, China has been famous for the skillful manufacture of many goods and luxury items. Traditions are not lost. And today, when the country becomes economically strong, production is carried out on modern equipment using new technologies.Making mosaics of various materials is no exception.

The products are made from quality materials, using different colors, shades and textures, their combinations. Panels and pictures are aesthetic and inexpensive, differ in quality and durability.

Chinese mosaic is used to decorate or decorate the kitchen, bathroom, pools, fountains. It is suitable for large and small rooms, it can perform various design elements.

Chinese mosaic tiles are made from different materials. Can use glass, stone, ceramics and other materials. Ceramic products are among the most common. They have high quality and performance.

Glass mosaic has become very popular, as it has many advantages:

• Glass - durable and wear-resistant material.
• It is well tolerant of frost, moisture, temperature changes, ultraviolet radiation (think of window glass).
• Glass coatings are easy to clean and do not wear out. You can wash them with special means and any soap solutions (even aggressive ones). You can clean the glass with a damp cloth.
• It is an absolutely eco-friendly material. It contains no harmful impurities, it does not release substances into the environment that adversely affect human health.
• Glass can be given any color. The color range of Chinese mosaic tiles includes an unlimited number of colors and their shades, so you can create wonderful realistic and elegant images.
• The ability of glass to reflect light makes it a very suitable means for visually increasing space. Even a small room will find a chic design.

Despite all the advantages, it should be borne in mind that glass mosaic is not the best solution for flooring, it has a slippery surface. In addition, the glass has a serious minus - fragility. If you drop a heavy object on him, it is unlikely to remain invisible to him.

Leader in the production of glass mosaic is a Chinese company Rose.

Also popular are products made of natural stone, for example. Slate or marble. They create original unique coatings, as the texture of natural material is unique. It is an environmentally friendly material that is resistant to various environmental influences and is easy to clean. Slate mosaic can be used for flooring. Tiles of it have a rough surface (the floor will be completely non-slip).

Mosaic is a beautiful type of lining, but some drawbacks will have to be taken into account. To obtain a high-quality picture, you need to bring the foundation on which it will be laid out to smoothness. Only on a perfectly smooth foundation without cracks, grooves, bumps and other flaws mosaic will look gorgeous. Carelessness will have the opposite effect.

It is necessary to carefully choose the adhesive composition. He must:

• best suited for the adhesion of the surface, which is revetted, and the material of manufacture of mosaics;
• be waterproof, withstand temperature changes.

Consumers leave a lot of positive feedback about Chinese products on the Internet. They note a good value for money product. They like a rich selection of colors and materials, sophisticated designs.

Comments indicate that the Chinese mosaic does not require serious care efforts, it is easy to wash off any dirt from it, the tiles do not abrade and retain their original appearance. Many say that such a facing has transformed the interior, in some cases helped to visually expand the space, beautifully decorate the walls with bends and niches.

The process of sticking the mosaic is shown in the video below.