Antonio Gaudi is a world famous Spanish architect who has conquered many with his extraordinary approach to art. His works are recognizable for their striking hexagonal mosaics. The technique of this architect can be used in modern interiors. But before laying such a hexagonal tile, you should familiarize yourself with all its features.
Design style
Art Nouveau was a troublemaker during the work of Gaudí. The main way of expression in this style is not straight, but winding and refined lines. It was thanks to this style that new materials (glass, ceramics) began to be used. The main feature of Art Nouveau is the exclusion of the classical foundations of the technique of drawing up a drawing and the implementation of masonry. Also, the direction is characterized by non-observance of expediency and the principle of unity.
The Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi is considered to be a prominent representative of Art Nouveau in the art of mosaic. He created unique and extraordinary beauty monuments of architecture, which were quite specific to the Art Nouveau style. The architect was also influenced by the art nouveau trend. Thanks to Gaudi, it received a special development.
Curved walls, stalagmitic pilasters, multicolored tile patterns, and irregularly shaped windows cannot match. Both of these directions are used in the interior by designers.
The use of the Gaudi technique in the interior
The architect used glazed ceramics, fragments of vases, dishes, bottles in his works. He performed all his masterpieces using the trencadis technique. It is understood as ceramics, broken into small pieces, from which they are then assembled into colored compositions on an uneven surface.
Mosaic decoration is no longer considered the privilege of wealthy people. Almost everyone can afford it. The use of this trend in the design of a room is quite diverse. The technique can be applied to:
- bathroom;
- sauna or hammam;
- pool;
- living room;
- hallway;
- kitchen;
- decorative areas of the room.
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Basically, designers use the Gaudi style in the bathrooms. The finish looks especially good on bumpers and empty walls. This panel is used to distinguish functional areas, decorate accessories, for example, mirrors.
A bold option would be the design of the kitchen and living room in the trencadis style. In the kitchen, you can select a work area (apron and countertop). This type of decor will be the highlight of any stylistic direction. Not only the standard flat surface looks interesting, but also the concave one.
In the living room, you can play extraordinary with a separate wall, giving the interior brightness, liveliness and showiness.
The following decor details will serve as fashionable and memorable elements in the interior: mirrors, paintings, framed photos, coffee tables.
Repair materials
Today, construction companies offer a large selection of ceramic tiles in the Gaudi style. Mosaic finishing has long found its connoisseur and is actively sold on the building materials market. It is made with a picture of the trencadis style applied to a standard tile size.
There are also convex views with a 3D effect. This collection of floor and decorative tiles is produced by the Spanish factory Latina Ceramica. A more renowned sales company for hexagonal mosaics is Trencadis Innovacion S. L.
Non-standard hexagonal shapes for us are produced by the Spanish studio LaSelva, which allows you to create a whole pattern that does not depend on the rotation of the tiles when gluing. This method allows you to choose the originality of the canvas yourself.
For lovers of natural patterns, marble, smalt and natural stone are used, which raises the price several times. For those who have less money, there are analogues that differ little from the original options. The following can be said about the types and properties of mosaics:
- Ceramic tiles are more environmentally friendly, durable, moisture and temperature resistant, and durable in use. She is covered with the outer and inner walls of the building.
- Smaltovaya is an expensive option with high quality. Has a budget line. The color gamut is bright and wide.
Glass pieces are best for tiling the walls of a bathroom, pool, partition or kitchen.
The products play interestingly in the light, creating a special effect. They are used in flooring, but in this case you need to look at the slip coefficient. The higher it is, the better.
Glazed clay is ideal for decorating stoves and fireplaces.
Famous hexagons in Hand-made
Do-it-yourself things remain a winning option at all times. Even if you have never tried to do this, you can carry out this creative process, relying on ready-made instructions and tips.
There are ways to create mosaic patterns:
- A mosaic made of baked and sliced layers. Parts can be pressed into the surface of the wet layer or attached to glue, and then rubbed over the joints with clay or paints, depending on the size of the gaps.
- A panel made of a whole layer, where a drawing is pressed through, for example, a mesh that imitates small tiles. This option is best used when the size of the work is small, and you should achieve great accuracy when implementing this idea.
For gaps, tint or grout can be used.
It is not difficult to decorate the interior in the Gaudi style at home. Think about what exactly you want to do. Take the tools:
- broken tiles or other ceramics;
- hammer;
- nippers-tile cutter;
- plaster;
- PVA glue;
- brush;
- grout of the desired color;
- acrylic lacquer.
For example, you can transform an old coffee table:
- The surface is degreased and covered with a thin layer of glue.
- The future ornament is drawn with a pencil.
- The plaster is mixed with water and some of the glue. The pieces must be planted on the mass.
- After drying, you need to go through the grout.
- The grout should be washed off with a damp cloth.
- The last stage is the coating of the product with acrylic varnish.
The creation of such a creation takes about 3 days, and almost no costs are required.
To make the product look harmonious, it is better to decorate the room with several things made using this technique.
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