How to choose the perfect encaustic cement tiles for your house
Handcrafted encaustic cement tiless have gained popularity in interior design for their beauty, versatility and durability. If you are considering installing encaustic cement tiless in your home, choosing the right design is essential to achieve an aesthetically pleasing and functional space. In this article, we offer you a guide to selecting the perfect encaustic cement tiles according to your needs and [...]
The five characteristics of the Nordic style
What is the Nordic style? The Nordic style was born at the beginning of the 20th century in countries such as Sweden, Denmark and Norway, where the cold winter days and their characteristic landscape have been transferred to the interior decoration of homes: the furniture, the ornamentation, the textiles and the colour palette reflect the charm of these lands where the predominant colours are [...]
How to protect hydraulic earth and keep it in excellent condition
The protection of hydraulic earth Cement tiles are coloured mosaics that, when we see them, take our minds back to other ancient times, recalling our grandmother's house, imagining the palaces of stories and the great monuments of modernism. Nowadays, they are back in fashion because, in addition to originality and elegance, they give a vintage look to the [...]
The encaustic cement tiles and its history
Hydraulic mosaic can undoubtedly occupy one of the most outstanding places in decoration since its appearance. In fact, since its arrival in the 19th century, it has never ceased to be present. That is why, as craftsmen specialising in encaustic cement tiles, we at Mosaics Torra would like to talk to you a little more about it [...].
Hydraulic earths and soils for kitchens
Did you know that encaustic cement tiless for kitchens can highlight your space as you've always wanted? In this post you will find different options that can inspire you in the search for the antique encaustic cement tiles that fits in completely with the modern style of this peculiar environment. The return of the encaustic cement tiles tile for the kitchen The trends in [...]
20 places to place the hydraulic slab
The hydraulic slab can be used in a multitude of rooms and places, as the wide variety of colours and shapes it offers allows it to be successfully integrated in all types of environments, both indoors and outdoors. Discover 4 strategic places where to place the hydraulic slice and it will look surprising. Cement tile rebador The rebador is a [...]
Trencadís: Concept, works and models
Trencadís is one of the best-known construction techniques of Catalan modernisme. In this article, we explain what it consists of, give examples of buildings that use it and indicate where to buy the material. What is the trencadís technique? The concept of trencadís is a translation from Catalan. The most accurate translation in Catalan would be “trencadís”, and [...]
Panot Barcelona: Concept, history and available models
The panots are the type of hydraulic rajola used in the vorals of Barcelona. Their history is fascinating because they have unwittingly become one of the emblems of the city. When were the panots introduced? The panots are closely related to the urban development of Barcelona's Eixample. Traditionally, the paving of the city used to be paved with [...]
Rajoles i terres antics
The types of old-fashioned cement tile flooring for the living room have gained great recognition in recent years as their quality and versatility add aesthetic and artisan value to any room that manages to preserve them. Do you know what are the old floors that have become fashionable? If you have decided to renovate your home with [...]