The definition of “mosaic” is usually used to describe a pattern or ornament made from fragments of stone, pieces of ceramic tiles or shards of glass. Its homeland is considered Ancient Greece– it was there, according to historians, that they first began to decorate the walls and vaults of temples with the help of colored pebbles. Later this type of activity began to be adopted by different countries, while each nation brought something of its own to it.

Peculiarities

There are two ways to set mosaics - direct and reverse.

In the first case, fragments of the future product are laid out on the surface with the finishing side up. This technique is used for laying mosaic panels on horizontal, flat surfaces. All fragments of the future painting are placed on a special mesh with glue. Then the mesh is transferred to its permanent location, after which the seams are rubbed.

If the mosaic application surface has a curved shape, reverse laying is used. Most often, this installation method is used if the basis for the composition is fabric or cardboard. The tiles are glued to the base face down, then a base is made - the entire composition is secured with a special solution. When the base has hardened, the paper or fabric from the front side is removed. Grouting of joints is carried out on site.

Today, several technologies for creating mosaic panels are used:

• Matrix technology considered the easiest to manufacture. The mosaic elements are assembled into ready-made prefabricated fragments on a paper or mesh base approximately 30 cm in size. In stores you can buy ready-made compositions consisting of such fragments, and all that remains is to fix them in place in a certain order using special glue. They can be either monochromatic or multi-colored, depending on the artist’s idea and scope of application. Their shape is most often square or rectangular; other shapes are less common.
• Artistic technology It is used mainly when performing exclusive orders based on individual sketches. This is a very delicate, painstaking handmade, comparable to hand painting - with the help of this technology it becomes possible to recreate entire paintings and even portraits. For this, both whole tiles of the correct shape and their parts can be used - the smaller the mosaic elements, the higher its artistic value and, accordingly, the cost. Artistic technology helps to emphasize various finishing elements or, conversely, to hide any imperfections. To enhance the aesthetic properties of the finished work, artistic grout is used - a suitable color scheme is selected for each fragment.
• Mixed technology– its name speaks for itself. It combines some manufacturing elements of the first two technologies. Thanks to this approach it is possible to achieve high quality and save on some stages of work.

Mosaic tiles are very capricious to work with and require scrupulousness and great patience.

Manufacturing materials

Depending on where exactly the decorative panel will be located, they can be used various materials. Floor coverings must be particularly durable, abrasion-resistant and non-slip, which is why patterns on the floor are laid out mainly from stone, which has a matte non-slip surface. Modern manufacturers offer a large assortment of marble, granite and other tiles for natural stone mosaics. Ceramic tiles are also often used for flooring.

Entire works of art can be made from chipped small parts. not only for the floor, but also for wall decoration. Not only marble or ceramic tiles are suitable for this, but also glass tiles. Unlike stone tiles, crushed glass mosaics have a very beautiful shine and wonderful play of light.

One of the varieties of glass tiles is smalt - it has increased strength, an attractive glossy sheen and excellent color rendition. Smalt is often used to decorate the vaults of temples, palaces of culture, theaters and other public institutions. Entire paintings are often laid out from it, while the tiles themselves are assembled by hand. To obtain a special color rendering, special dyes are added to the glass, and thanks to high technology it is possible to obtain thousands of different shades of different colors. Today it is even possible to obtain gold and mirror smalt, which looks very unusual and expensive in the interior.

Classic smalt is obtained by breaking off small pieces from a large whole layer. The chopped pieces are irregular in shape and different from each other. This is their main advantage. Factory-made smalt has some similarities with ordinary glass mosaics, only the quality of the modules is much higher. These two types are often combined with each other when decorating the same interior. When decorating the interiors of rooms with high humidity, such as a swimming pool, hammam or bathroom, several types of different smalt are most often combined.

Metal mosaics are often used to decorate various columns and other surfaces with complex shapes. It looks very impressive, is also durable and easy to maintain. The most commonly used materials for its manufacture are steel and aluminum. Various imitations of gold or platinum are created from these materials.

Modern technologies allow you to create mosaic canvases from a wide variety of different materials. Sea pebbles, wooden blocks, fragments of bottle glass, and cork are perfect for these purposes.

Sometimes the most unexpected materials can be used - for example, sawdust and even plastic film.

Style and design

Mosaic spread throughout the globe, and each nation added something of its own to this art form, unique only to that nation. Today we can distinguish several style trends. Let's look at some of them in more detail.

The Alexander mosaic appeared in the 4th century AD. It got its name in honor of the great commander Alexander the Great and depicted episodes from his campaigns. The color palette is dominated by several natural shades - red, red-brown, white and yellow. The drawings characteristic of this style were laid out strictly along a certain border. Mosaic elements were cut from marble or glass and polished in a special way. However, they never went beyond the designated limits.

Byzantine mosaics appeared around the 6th-7th centuries and has not lost its relevance to this day. It is highly valued and easily recognizable due to some of its features.

Firstly, it is made of smalt - Byzantium is considered its homeland. Secondly, it must have a golden background. To obtain different shades, several types of metals are mixed in different proportions. It could be copper, mercury and even particles of gold. All depicted objects have completely clear contours and correct proportions - the elements have the shape of a cube. Therefore, up close, the picture seems somewhat rough and reveals itself in all its glory only from a certain distance.

Classic examples of subjects depicted using Byzantine mosaics can be seen in many temples in Italy, preserved from ancient times. Today, using this technique you can post absolutely any pictures. These can be mythical animals such as a dragon or fantasy flowers. Marine themes also look good in this style – fish, dolphins, coastal landscapes.

The Florentine mosaic is named after the city of the same name, Florence., in which she first appeared. It is made from natural stone - most often from sea pebbles, and is considered one of the most difficult to make. The Florentine style is characterized by laying elements closely, leaving virtually no space for seams and grout. And since all fragments by nature have the most varied shapes and shades, fitting them to each other is a very labor-intensive process.

St. Michael's mosaic originated in the Middle Ages on the basis of the Byzantine school. The described technique is dominated by all shades of green and gold. The subjects of the mosaic are mainly biblical - the Hagia Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv is painted using this technique. Thanks to the various shades, the image is not static, but alive and interesting, for which this style is valued all over the world.

Sofia mosaic has a more varied color palette than the previous school. For this mosaic, pieces of smalt of various shapes were used - square, oval and even triangular. At the same time, they were not laid as carefully as the Florentine craftsmen did.

Roman mosaics are also made of smalt. In this case, very small pieces are used, which allows for high precision of the painting. This technique is especially good for depicting people, natural landscapes, as well as various representatives of flora and fauna. Thanks to this technique, it is especially good to convey flowers and animals in motion.

Russian mosaic is made of stone. Its advantage over other styles is that such a mosaic can be created on curved surfaces, on which it is impossible to apply classical technologies. Using the Russian mosaic technique, you can make small crafts such as boxes or writing utensils. Its essence lies in the fact that the very basis of the future painting is created from a durable, but not very expensive stone, onto which plates of semi-precious stones measuring approximately 5 cm2 are glued on top.

For these purposes, malachite, agate, lapis lazuli and other stones that have a beautiful texture are usually used.

Scope of application

You can decorate absolutely any surface with a mosaic pattern. Typically, mosaics are used to decorate walls and floors both indoors and outdoors. Sometimes the walls of houses are decorated in this way, and a mosaic path in a garden plot can transform it beyond recognition.

In cathedrals it can also be observed on the vaults. In everyday life, such panels are more often found in the interiors of the most various rooms. Where it is necessary to decorate a large area, panels are usually made of stone or modular elements are used. For your home, you can also purchase a ready-made composition that can be pasted not only into the bathroom, but also to decorate one or more kitchen walls - for example, a work apron.

Some fans of this type of art prefer not to limit themselves to decorating utility rooms and decorate living rooms with mosaic paintings. There are also ready-made solutions for these purposes. And if you want something exclusive, then there are many manufacturing companies that can create a mosaic canvas according to an individual sketch. For example, a living room with a malachite painting or a bedroom decorated with a glass panel will look very impressive and unusual.

At the same time, it is a mistake to believe that mosaic looks good only in large-scale projects. You can create small paintings from it, you can use it to decorate a kitchen countertop or decorate furniture.

How to do it yourself?

Contrary to popular belief that mosaics are very difficult, such decoration can be assembled with your own hands.

The process of creating a decorative panel occurs in several stages:

• Selecting a drawing and creating a sketch.
• Sketch processing. The selected drawing must be scanned, and then, using a special computer program, a diagram of the arrangement of mosaic elements must be constructed.
• Decide on the choice of material and fastening solution. If you choose factory glass tiles to create a mosaic, they need to be glued special glue, which is recommended by the manufacturer or a consultant in the store. Stone and ceramic tiles need to be planted on special solution cement, glue and water. To apply the solution evenly to the wall or floor, use a notched trowel.
• Preparation of the base and solution. The surface on which the future painting will be located must be free of dust and debris. Before gluing the tiles, you should make preliminary markings on the wall.
• Sheets or fragments of the mosaic should be glued one at a time, not forgetting to insert special crosses - spacers - between them.
• Grouting joints. After all the elements of the panel are secured, it is necessary to seal the seams with a special grout, applying it to the entire area with a rubber spatula and carefully filling all the voids between the tiles.

An artistic mosaic panel is a great way to complement and make your interior unique. If you decide to decorate your home with paintings, order forged products and stained glass, the mosaic will become the center of the composition, completing the decoration.

The scope of application of artistic mosaic panels is almost limitless. The mosaic patterns are of extraordinary beauty as if they came out of the pages of an oriental fairy tale. The combination of different textures - gold leaf, smalt, aventurine mosaic attracts the eye, changing its color depending on the lighting, making the interior magical and mysterious...

A mosaic panel will suit any interior and style. A mosaic painting is very durable, and its value only increases over time.

History of mosaic.

Mosaic art dates from II half. IV millennium BC and originates directly from the construction of palaces and temples of the Sumerian civilization located in Mesopotamia. It was made from burnt sticks (“zigzags”), which were created from clay and had cone shape. Their length ranged from eight to ten centimeters, and their diameter was 1.8. Laying was carried out using a clay mortar. The picture was formed at the ends of the cones, usually painted with red, black and white. Often used in the form of a diamond or triangle pattern.

A striking example of inlay of the early period, which received during antiquity opus sectile , which later developed into the Florentine mosaic technique, cite an artifact called the “Standard of Ur,” 2600-2400 BC.

In the eighth century BC. there were techniques using pebbles that were not treated. It was one of the main steps in the development of mosaic as an art. During its peak, the Romans called it " opus barbaricum " When excavations took place, floors created from pebbles in the form of an ornament were discovered at Altyn Tepe, located in eastern Anatolia and the Arslan Tash Palace, in Assyria. But the Gordion mosaics located in Antolia are considered an impressive monument of mosaic art of this period.

Antiquity

Their first works were created in Corinth on the basis of unprocessed pebbles and date back to V V. BC The image was made as a contour in the form of people, various creatures of the mythological and real world. The decorations had a geometric or floral pattern, which was made in white on a black background. The style is close to red-figure vase painting. Similar specimens IV V. BC also found in places such as Olynthos, Sicyon, and Eretria. However, the most realistic ones were created in the Pella mosaics, dating back to IV century BC

The peak of mosaic development during antiquity occurred during the Hellenistic era. Then they began to use chipped stones and affordable colored glass. This made it possible to achieve realism in the work, as well as use a variety of colors. One of the most ancient monuments where pinning or tessellation was used are mosaics in Morgantina (Sicily), dated III century BC

During times Ancient Rome mosaic art was used to decorate floors and walls in villas, palaces and baths. It was created in the form of small cubes, which were made of strong glass ─ smalts. Small stones and pebbles were also often used.

Pompeii, the Battle of Isaeus mosaic was created from 1.5 million pieces that were assembled into an image. A technique called " opus vermiculatum ": the pieces were assembled in the form of winding lines, placing one piece on top of another.

Early Christianity and Byzantium.

The period of the Byzantine Empire is considered the greatest peak in the development of mosaics. During this era, mosaics became more sophisticated, using small modules and stones. The masonry was made delicate, and the background most often appeared in gold.

Medieval Eurasia.

Rococo era

The mosaic was created from shellfish shells caught in the sea. Most often used to decorate rooms. In Europe, beaded mosaics have reached popularity. The beads were carefully laid out on wax applied to paper or cardboard. Bead embroidery patterns in the form of crosses were used. However, unfortunately, few such specimens have survived.

In Germany, the van Zelow manufactory (1750-1770) made mosaics from beads. In the future, the method was lost. They decorated the flat part of the furniture, such as the table top. Bottles, various figurines in the form of birds, etc. were also decorated. Most of them can be found in German museums. However, one is in the Arkhangelsk Museum-Reserve.

Islam

Mosaics were often used to decorate the palace of the heads of the East. For example, the Palace of the Sheki Khans became one of the best works of architecture from the Middle Ages in Azerbaijan. It is one of the most valuable architectural monuments of the eighteenth century. Date of construction ─ 1762. Author ─ Guseikhan. The palace was part of a complex of buildings and was the residence of the Sheki khans. It has a structure of two floors: the facade is made with frames that were in the form of bars and rose, and a set of shebeke (small glasses different colors). The image has many colors with a colorful addition in the form of paintings on the walls of the architectural monument.

II half. XVIII V. achieved enormous development of painting in the Sheki Khanate. It is closely related to the implementation of construction and architecture. All buildings of significance were decorated with wall paintings, which was an extremely popular technique. This is confirmed by examples of paintings located in the Palace of the Sheki Khans, which have survived to this day and have not lost their artistry. The painting had many themes: hunting, battles, floral or geometric patterns, based on the motifs of “Khamsa” (Five) by Nizami Ganjavi. Palace or peasant life and much more were also depicted. The most commonly used colors were blue, red, gold or yellow. The ceiling lamp of the hall is encrypted with the name of the painter Abbas Quli. It is worth noting that the palace underwent restoration, and therefore you can see paintings made by masters at different periods of time.

Mosaic of France

One of the most popular mosaics in France is Emo de Briard. The company, which produced Briard porcelain beads, and in the future mosaics, opened in 1837. A huge number of works based on Briard mosaics were created. For example, the popular artist Eugene Grasset, who was one of the influential figures of Art Nouveau, used it in his creations. This mosaic is still made today. She is one of the few who remained completely under French production

Russian mosaic

During the Russian period, mosaics began to be used after the spread of Christianity. However, it did not become popular because it was an expensive imported product. It was delivered from Constantinople (Byzantium had a monopoly on the sale of smalt).

In Kyiv, in the St. Sophia Cathedral, the world's largest ensemble of original mosaics and frescoes has been preserved. They date from the first half of the eleventh century.

St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery.

Modern times and Russian mosaics

Lomonosov decided to revive mosaic art. Subsequently, no one continued his idea and mosaic art was forgotten again.

In the 1840s. decided to translate the picturesque icons of St. Isaac's Cathedral in the form of a mosaic. Due to the high humidity of St. Petersburg, which was founded on a swamp, the frescoes fell off before the painting was completed. If the paint was preserved, it immediately turned black and faded, which was facilitated by censers, candles, lamps, etc. The Russian government has decided to send graduates of the Imperial Academy of Arts to study in Rome to learn from the masters working at the Mosaic Studio located in the Vatican. Glass technologists were invited from Rome to St. Petersburg, who began producing smalt.

In 1851, the students returned home, where an organization for the production of smalt by Italian technologists was created. This year is considered the founding of the Mosaic Workshop.

The workshop was created for the mosaics of St. Isaac's Cathedral (the period was 66 years, but they were never completed due to the revolution), it accepted many orders. For example, for the Cathedral of the Savior on Spilled Blood, located in St. Petersburg, the Savior on the Waters, ornamental mosaics of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow, for portraits of the royal family or individual orders.

The workshop used the “direct method” of typesetting, which allows achieving realism in painting. However, it was extremely expensive not only in time, but also in cost.

The Academy sought to find a solution to this problem. In 1888, she sent employees such as A.A. Frolov, to Venice, where A. Salviati created and applied a different, more economical technique of mosaic art. He laid it out as a mirror image with the front part on a base that was temporary. Subsequently, it was transported to the stowage site. This technique was called “reverse” or “Venetian”.

Since the Academy did not want to adopt this experience, Frolov opened his own studio, which later became successful under the leadership of his brother and gave rise to the development of Soviet mosaic art.

Today, autochthonous art is developing. For example, a mosaic of the Huichol tribe. It is rare, as the material is beads. It can also be laid with the holes facing up.

Laying techniques

During direct casting, pieces of mosaic art are pressed into a base, which is often soil. With the reverse technique, on the contrary, they are collected on a temporary basis, and then transferred to a primed plane.

Laying: the method is similar to laying tile material. Glue and grout are used for seams. All this can be bought at a hardware store.

The base is checked for strength, its shortcomings in the form of cracks, cavities, oil stains, etc. are identified. It must be strong and dry, have a smooth surface, cleaned of various agents that reduce the adhesion of mosaic elements to the surface. Also, it should not be dusty, dirty, covered in cement laitance, paint residues, etc. If necessary, clean the surface mechanically, due to sandblasting. Upon visual inspection, the base must be smooth, free from sagging, pits, scratches, dry and primed.

Laying on paper

First, prepare the surface and apply glue, making an even distribution over the entire area. It is better to use with latex glue base. The mosaic is carefully glued to the opposite side of the paper. The distance between the pieces should be even, without using excess pressure. After this, fastening occurs with the help of light blows from the platform, which have a rubber base.

After a day, the paper is removed, moistening it for better lag. Clean the surface of residual glue and paper, and then grout the joints using a float made of rubber. It is best to use grout from a mosaic manufacturer. After this, the mosaic is cleaned and the surface is polished.

Laying on a mesh base.

Unlike paper, here the mosaic is glued face up. After the glue has dried, you can immediately grout the seams.

Materials

Different materials can be used (stone, smalt, ceramics or metal, porcelain stoneware has recently been included). However, smalt still has the greatest popularity for creating a classic element of architecture, primarily the interior. Materials such as glass and ceramics are also common. They are durable, affordable and come in a variety of colors, are easy to work with and come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Stone is used most often when creating a floor composition, and to expand the expressiveness of a mosaic work, metal is used. Porcelain stoneware is used for facade work: sidewalks, park paths, floors public buildings etc.

Due to the functionality of this material, as well as its resistance to influence environment and various influences, it has become widespread in the creation of many structures with severe operating conditions. This could be gardening areas, water features, when creating a fireplace or stove, etc.

Mosaic based on smalt or other glass has not only become widespread in many architectural works: panels, frescoes, etc. It can also be used as an independent application direction decorative arts with compositions of ornament or other concepts. It has great artistic potential due to the creation of simple decorative patterns that can be patterned in any composition

Mosaic panel, assembled from multi-colored mosaic elements, is a highly artistic decorative object. It can add zest and originality to the interior, focus attention on something specific or visually change the proportions of the room.

The panel can be used on the floor, imitating an intricate carpet, or on the wall as a copy of a portrait, photograph, painting by a famous artist or a still from a favorite movie.

Peculiarities

Mosaic panels have undeniable advantages during operation, such as high resistance to environmental influences, durability, aesthetics, strength and color saturation. This is a universal finishing material that is ideal for use on surfaces of any curvature and configuration. IN lately Floor mosaic panels made of natural stone or crushed tiles are becoming increasingly popular.

In order to convey the smoothness of color transitions and detailing of the finest elements, mosaic pieces of the smallest size are used. This creates an effect of image integrity and saturation. color palette. Using this technique, you can create an artistic masterpiece not only on the wall, ceiling and even floor, but also use it to decorate furniture surfaces.

Such an interior will not go unnoticed, and if a mirror mosaic is used in the execution of the panel, then the space in the room will play with chiaroscuro from reflected light and furnishings. The location of such a mosaic panel can be completely different - it’s a bathhouse, a bathroom, a kitchen, a swimming pool, and a living room.

It is worth noting that Experience working with mosaics is very important, since they are very difficult to install and are not forgiving of even minor mistakes. The first step to successful laying is a perfectly prepared, smooth and even surface.

To prevent the layer from chipping and subsequently cracking or deforming when applying plaster, you need to use cement-sand plaster with an adhesive and reinforcing base.

Species

Based on the material of manufacture, mosaic panels come in ceramic, glass, stone, mirror, marble, metal and combined types.

Based on the technique of execution, they are divided into artistic and matrix types. To assemble an artistic mosaic panel, elements of various shapes and sizes, materials and textures are used. To create a matrix panel, clear schemes with a strict construction of a pixel grid are used. This panel is assembled from convex polygons.

Materials

Appearance and the characteristics for the operation of the mosaic panel depend on the material used.

• Glass mosaic- This is a very practical and versatile material to use. Its relief surface refracts light, thereby creating additional volume and expressiveness. In addition, it has a number of enviable qualities, such as water resistance, fire safety, hygiene, and resistance to deformation.
• Smalt Derived from Murano glass, it has the same brightness, strength and opacity. It is made from glass ground into powder with the addition of dyes. The surface of smalt has both glossy and matte with a glow effect.
• Mirror tiles(one of the glass options) is used only as a background. Due to the ability of reflection, it gives a visual change in the proportions of the room. It has a number of significant disadvantages: fragility, high susceptibility to deformation and intolerance to constant humidity.

• Ceramic– ideal for any surfaces and operating conditions. It has a wide range of colors and textures. It is resistant to frost, moisture, chemicals and wear.
• Stone- the most ancient way of decorating walls and floors. Such mosaics are often produced in the form of modules on a grid, since they are easier to install. It has a varied combination of qualities that depend on the properties of the stones used in it, for example, sandstone is porous and is not suitable for finishing an apron in the kitchen, and marble easily absorbs dirt and therefore requires periodic polishing.

• Metal mosaic began its existence quite recently. Aluminum is used for its production, stainless steel, copper, less commonly used pollination with brass, bronze, silver and gold. With a sparse range of colors, it has a wide range of textures. It is produced only modularly on a rubber backing, due to which it does not require a perfectly flat surface.
• Wooden mosaic is made from hardwood veneer. In most cases, to diversify the color scheme, a mixture of veneers from different tree species is used, less often they resort to more interesting solutions, for example, transverse sections of a tree trunk. This original mosaic fits into the interior of various styles: from loft to high-tech. For greater effect, the structure of the surface is enhanced by laying the mosaic at different slopes relative to the surface.

Drawing options

Today, the imagination of designers has no limits in the use of mosaic tiles. It is used almost everywhere: from the usual room decor to exclusive furniture finishing.

The variation of mosaic panel designs is also great and can copy folk, antique, classical, ethnic ornaments and motifs, paintings by famous artists, photographs, children's pictures, film stills, inscriptions, imitate textile carpets, animal skins and much more. This abundance is limited only by imagination and financial capabilities.

The mosaic panel easily depicts both simple and complex subjects, as well as floral, heraldic and even geometric patterns. The mosaics used to create such a panel have the shape of regular convex polygons. There are several options.

• Chaotic styling is a random assembly of small parts of any color and shape. The result is a pockmarked or monochromatic surface. This installation does not require the use of a diagram.
• Method of repeating a motif. The basis is a simple pattern (stripes, waves, geometric variations) with repeating elements and laid out over the entire area work surface. Suitable for DIY installation.
• Graphic drawing. The simplest version of the picture, which uses a few colors of tiles, mainly of an achromatic range.

• Concentric pattern. A point is taken as a basis, around which a symmetrical composition is created with identical lines and elements repeating around the circumference.
• Painting. Complex process recreating an image using the pixel principle. It requires a ready-made sketch and minimal artistic skills, patience and endurance. The result will be worth the effort expended.
• Local insert method. This is a lightweight option when the design is created by a single layout of simple elements on a plain background, for example, a dolphin or a dragon.

Laying methods

There are two installation methods: direct and reverse.

When laying directly, images are laid out directly on the surface and fixed in the plaster layer.

In the reverse installation method, the template is covered with a transparent self-adhesive film or a paper base, on which the mosaic fragments are laid face down. After the panel has completely hardened, the paper is soaked with a damp sponge, and its remains are removed with a soft rag moistened with ethyl alcohol or varnish solvent.

How to assemble it yourself?

For many centuries, mosaic panels have not lost their popularity when decorating various surfaces. Over time, mosaic installation has become more accessible and varied, which helps create a truly unique interior.

When professionally assembled, a mosaic panel of this size produces a virtually indistinguishable version of a portrait, painting, or rug.

By making mosaics we mean independent production all its components from the base to the elements of the set. And installation involves creating panels from a ready-made factory-made set. Such kits include everything you need, from mosaic elements to a sketch of the future panel. This option is more in demand because it does not require any artistic abilities.

The direct laying method involves laying out the image face up. It is better to lay out the panels on a horizontal surface for ease of work. The panel elements are glued onto a fiberglass mesh and then transferred to the planned location. The seams are rubbed down after fixing the finished panel to the surface.

This installation method is only suitable for flat surfaces, otherwise the image will be deformed at bends.

For rooms with high humidity, for example, in a hammam, silicone-based adhesive should be used; in other cases, a regular tile solution will do.

First of all, you need to make a drawing of the future product; a small master class will help with this.

To bring your intended work of fantasy to life, you should decide on a drawing, then digitize it and, using a computer program, develop a diagram of the future panel. After the sketch is received, you need to choose what the size of the mosaic should be and determine its color palette.

There are some tricks to laying mosaics.

1. To prepare the surface, use a grinder with a bowl-shaped wheel and sandblasting. The result should be a smooth and rough surface.
2. This method of installation is only suitable for perfectly degreased surfaces.
3. Complete absence of any extraneous traces of rust, rubber, cement mortar or other origin.
4. The grout should not contain sand to avoid damage to the mosaic elements. After hardening, traces of grout should be removed with a soft, damp cloth and polished with the same cloth, but dry and completely clean.

Reverse laying is convenient for use on curved and curved surfaces.

For this installation, a pattern is used - a template, which is covered with a transparent self-adhesive film with the adhesive side up, and mosaic fragments are laid out face down on it. Protective film is removed as the mosaic elements are laid out.

To complete the installation, the resulting panel is divided into small parts, each of which is alternately transferred to the base. The base is first coated with glue. Before moving parts of the panel, it is better to number them so as not to confuse the sequence of its fragments. Fastening should be done with gentle pressure so that the glue completely covers the adhesion surface. Regarding the size of the parts into which the panel is cut, they should be small so that the mosaic does not crumble, become damaged, or change its position.

In the first option, after the panel has completely hardened, the self-adhesive film is removed. When using the second option, the paper is soaked with a damp sponge, and the remains egg white cleaned with a sponge of medium humidity.

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Mosaic panels - the splendor of creative impulse

We do not know for certain who first created amazing and beautiful paintings from mosaics. But we should be grateful to the talented creator from ancient times, who, from thousands of tiny fragments, was able to create a mosaic panel - a man-made masterpiece, highly revered to this day.

Today, such images for wall or floor cladding are made from different materials: glass, marble, travertine, etc. Each material used is attractive and practical in its own way. Quite unusual mosaic panels are made from colorful stained glass with a variety of halftones, which allows you to create paintings with the same pattern, but with different tints of shades.

Mosaic painting: decor from time immemorial to the present day

Various cladding elements are made from colored mosaics: banners, panels, friezes, borders, etc. A marvelous panel from is a wonderful wall composition of a decorative nature, made of small glass chips on polymer matrices, from which a certain pattern, design, ornament, photograph is formed, even text.

Making a mosaic panel begins with selecting and digitizing an image, after which a diagram of the future painting is created using computer programs. The color scheme and selection of mosaic elements are carefully considered the right size. Typically, mosaic panels are laid out from chips of the correct shape (squares, rhombuses) or from fragments obtained by crushing or cutting a monolith. Small pieces are used to more accurately convey subtle, delicate details, elegant, smooth color transitions, allowing for the visual integrity of the mosaic image.

A modern manufacturer offers mosaic panels in different stylistic solutions, which makes the material truly universal, allowing you to bring any idea to life: from paintings by great painters to photos of your beloved dog. A professionally created sketch and a correctly selected range of shades make it possible to obtain not only delightful mosaic paintings, but also to make panels from such finishing material with the exact detail of a photograph.

By using relatively large pieces of mosaic elements when laying, the effect of artist’s brush strokes is created. An original glass mosaic panel will definitely become the “highlight” of the interior, without requiring a long distance in order to appreciate all the charm and beauty of a real work of art.

Buy a mosaic panel - get individuality and harmony

Unique mosaic paintings are used to decorate the exterior of a building or to decorate the interior surfaces of a room. A variety of drawings, posters, and photographs decorate the facades of offices, banks, cafes, bars, restaurants, and night clubs.

This section presents photos of mosaic panels made by artists from our workshop.

Artistic mosaic panels using the pinning technique are complex compositions of mosaics, split into small pieces from which a pattern is laid out, in contrast to matrix panels, where the picture is laid out from tiles of the same size. The rich range of colors allows you to create unique decorative mosaic panels, panels according to photographs, mosaic paintings, landscapes, mosaic portraits, glass and marble mosaic panels for the bathroom, kitchen, mosaic panels for the hammam, mosaic ornaments, decors, floral panels, complex figured compositions and turn your interior into a work of art.Thanks artistic technique tile pinning we can create mosaic panels, paintings for you small sizes, while keeping the contours of the picture clear and such a picture will be beautiful and understandable even from a short distance, unlike matrix panels, which must be viewed from a distance.

Each mosaic panel is made individually using an artistic technique. The artist selects the tile according to the color and tone of the corresponding design and splits this tile into small pieces from which the design is laid out. Such panels are unique because... It is almost impossible to repeat a chipped mosaic panel exactly in shape and color! For our work, we use only high-quality glass and marble mosaics from such factories as: ALMA, ROSE, JnJ, ART&NATURA, ARCHITEZA, SICIS, TREND, BISAZZA, SOLO MOSAICO, LACE. Paintings and panels from artistic mosaics made by our artists will decorate any interior!

In order to order a mosaic panel from us, you need to send by email a picture that you would like to see in a mosaic with the approximate dimensions of the future panel so that we can assess the complexity of the work, the possibility of making a mosaic panel in different techniques (matrix technique , or artistic, or combined), or describe all your wishes by calling. If you don’t have a sketch yet, our specialists will help you choose a drawing for you, make a sketch based on which the mosaic panel will be made, and select the necessary color scheme and material that matches your wishes and interior. We have an individual approach to everyone. We will also be glad to see you in our workshop (it is advisable to call in advance at the phone number listed on the website).

Glass mosaic panel "Birth of Adam" fragment

Artistic panel "Peony" on the wall in the bathroom

Orchids mosaic panel

mosaic lace pattern for bathroom

Mosaic panel for the bathroom "Butterflies"

Fragment of a panel for the hamam

fragment of a bathroom panel

mosaic panel

Mosaic panel "Orchids"

Artistic panel made of gold and platinum mosaics

Gold mosaic frame for bathroom mirror

Mosaic panel "Ornamental" in the bathroom of a private house

Gold mosaic mirror frame

Individual mosaic panel for the pool "Lionfish"

glass mosaic panel by S. Botticelli "Birth of Venus" fragment of "Grace"

Marble mosaic panel for kitchen backsplash

Panel in the hammam

Artistic panel for hamam

Ornamental panel in the hammam

Decorative glass mosaic panel in the pool room

mosaic painting based on the work of V.D. Polenov “Parthenon”

"Savior Not Made by Hands" icon 89x91cm

Sea battle

Panel from the mosaic "The Birth of Adam" fragment of the Sistine Chapel painting

landscape "Grisaille"

Mosaic panel "Poppy"

Individual artistic mosaic panel "Orchids"

Artistic mosaic panel for hamam "Underwater world"

Michelangelo fragment of the Sistine Chapel painting

mosaic portrait of a woman

decorative panel for children's bathroom

pool panel "Fish"

Based on a painting by G. Klimt

based on the painting by Caspar-David Friedrich

Ornamental composition in the hamam of a private house

floral ornament on the floor in front of the pool, blue mix in the pool with an ornamental rose in the center

carpet floral ornament

panel according to individual sketch 1

panel according to individual sketch 2