Reproduction of old floors
The old hydraulic floors have become very popular in recent years.. If we look at the past, the period of greatest splendour of these materials used to decorate the surfaces of the home and of well-known buildings worldwide, occurred with the rise of modernism, in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
As the years went by, they were forgotten, but were revived a few decades ago due to various reasons, among which the low cost in relation to high quality and a greater social preference for handcrafted and vintage decoration stand out.
Today, there is a wide variety of products on the market The sherds come in a variety of formats, designs (floral, geometric and anthropomorphic), sizes and varieties. However, not all factories are capable of reproducing old hydraulic floors..
The artistic splendour of yesteryear can only be reproduced if the fidelity of the manufacturing steps is respected. that used to be carried out in the past to create these noble materials.
The faithful reproduction of old hydraulic floors must take into account the techniques and materials used in antiquity. For this reason, the following should be used sand, cement and pigments for manufacturing, and most importantly: the hydraulic press., Without this tool it is impossible to reproduce old tiles faithfully, as it is responsible for fixing the pigments to the cement, obtaining the amazing final result that these pieces have.
In addition, we must not forget the essential role of the climbers in the design of cement tiles.. These are metal moulds that are handmade and that define the design and format of each hydraulic.
Mosaics Torra and the reproduction of antique floors
If we think about the dimensions of the old cement tiles that were used since the birth of the architectural movement that gave them life, we can find different formats: dimensions ranging from 10 x 10 centimetres, 15 x 15 cm; 20 x 20 cm; and 40 x 40 cm.
This reflects the variety and, above all, the the importance of the manufacture of climbers that are adapted to the manufacture of different tile sizes. Mosaics Torra's artisan workshop manufactures climbing frames by welding sheets that generate new hydraulic designs.
In addition, also made to a design that is closely followed by the The original cement tile is reproduced in order to restore different constructions and architectural works. In this way, it is possible to achieve a exact replica of the ancient mosaic.
In Mosaics Torra the reproduction of old hydraulic floors is carried out through painstaking and precise restoration work, where the results are there for all to see: we have restored Barcelona's Park Güell, the Palau de la Música and many single-family homes in Spain.
At Torra we offer our customers the possibility of reproducing any old cement tile., The corresponding mould was made for the reproduction of the encaustic cement tiles in question.
We also offer the possibility to search for the exact shade of the antique floor to be reproduced and we offer the opportunity to create your own design of hydraulic floors by means of a modern application that allows customisation of the design.
Recovering the artistic splendour of those creative minds of the modernist designers is a unique opportunity and we can achieve this through the recovery of hydraulic floors which, as well as being a trend in decoration, guarantee resistance and versatility in our homes.
If you are looking for perfection in the reproduction of antique hydraulic floors, as well as a faithful and careful result, do not hesitate to contact Mosaics Torra.. We can do an excellent job and advise you to clear all your doubts!
Contact our company and bring your old floors back to life.
