Reproduction of old floors
The old encaustic cement tiles 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.
Over the years they were forgotten, but they came back a few decades ago: today their pattern, their colour and the craft behind them are valued once again.
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 encaustic cement tiles..
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 encaustic cement tiles 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 cement tile.
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 cement tile 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 encaustic cement tiles 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 Mosaics Torra we reproduce any antique cement tile: we make a mould for each design, and the new tile comes out with the same pattern as the original.
We also match the exact colour of the floor being reproduced, and you can create your own design with a modern application that allows customisation of the design.
Restoring a Modernista floor means bringing back its pattern and colour, in a cement tile that stands up to daily use.
If you want to reproduce an antique cement tile floor, send us photos and measurements of one tile: we will tell you how we would do it and how long it would take.
Contact our company and bring your old floors back to life.
