Patchwork floor tiles

Patchwork - textile sewing technique. Ceramic patchwork for the floor borrowed the basic idea of ​​a unique design. This floor tile is unique and has several features.

Ceramic tiles used for facing all types of flooring have been used for a long time, but a variety of different forms and patterns have never been particularly observed. This flooring was previously intended solely for the practicality and durability of the floor. Today it should attract the special attention of guests at home, decorating the design. That is why before many buyers did not choose floor tiles to finish their home.

Patchwork - unique technique with unusual patterns, connected in one canvas. It is derived from sewing patches of various shapes, all kinds of colors and images.

There are several techniques of this direction when decorating the premises. If you decide to apply this one of them, then you need to determine the view.

Patchwork is divided into the following categories:

• Chic is a professional finish that is similar to the texture of natural wood.
• Colea - a technique that is used for the bathroom.
• Vives - a technique that looks better in the interior of a standard kitchen, it can be used for any room in your home.
• Vodevil is a technique that is famous for its complex ornamentation.

This is only a subjective categorization, because the patchwork technician is much more, there are no limitations in this technology. This technique is also used for paving slabs. Today, such tiles are used in many areas of construction.

If earlier you have been able to make a floor covering with multi-colored floor tiles of the same size, laying out different compositions from the motley fragments of tile, then you are already familiar with the patchwork technique. This is a kind of mosaic of identical tiles, by means of which a certain ornament is laid.

Finishing the floor with this technique is a common use of tiles.Material may vary in size, surface texture. More often it is glossy, although lately a matte version has appeared on the shelves of stores.

If we consider in detail the variations of decor tiles for the floor, we can distinguish the following types of ceramic products:

• imitation of other materials (for example, wood or stone);
• abstract patterns on the tile;
• monolithic tiles with a special texture.
• bright rich tones.

Today in the trend tile with all sorts of patterns. It can be bought from manufacturers in Russia or foreign brands.

For example, you can select the company Cicogres (Spain), whose products are quite popular. The Spanish manufacturer has maintained the brand for several years, occupies pride of place in the construction market of ceramics for the floor. The manufacturer produces a variety of design products that combine bright colors, unique stylish ornament. With all this, the tones remain fairly simple and are underlined by contrast.

Shades can be chosen in accordance with the interior of the room. If you choose a yellow floor tile, you can experiment and buy green wallpapers. It will be unusual, but quite stylish and fresh. Maximize your design skills and creativity. If you need to support the color scheme of the interior, it is necessary to choose the material in such a way that one or two shades coincide.

There will be no blunders in matching the pattern; each ceramic tile has a unique ornament. It is not necessary to buy ready-made kits in the store. They can be collected independently, relying on the taste. As a result, you will receive a unique floor covering design.

If you decide to make a tiled patchwork yourself, you need to take into account the main aspects in this matter.Tile always need to use only one format, calibration is necessary. It must necessarily have identical edges, thickness and type of surface. This is one of the main rules of a successful purchase and high-quality lining.

In addition to the geometric similarity, tiles should have one more common feature - the same color. They should overlap with each other in similar shades. This is how they create all sorts of color combinations that look easy and stylish. It is worth remembering that too much colorfulness quickly tires and annoys over time.

This technique is used by many designers for modern and ethnic design trends. Mostly this is Provence, Country and similar style. For her, the primary colors are white or gray tones.

In the interior of any room at home patchwork ceramics will be the main source of expressiveness and mood. So you can refresh your interior, add brightness to it. Your room will be special and unique.

If the dwelling premise is made in monochrome tones, it is possible to use tiles that have two colors. Also, quite often designers apply the technique of distinction, when the tile is different ornament, and not just color. Country more than other areas close to this subject. He also has a lot of patterns of patches in the elements of the interior.

Patchwork in blue and white looks quite gently and at ease. The airy structure of the floor tile gives your interior a special elegance. Facing in this style will look favorably in classic interiors. Keep this in mind when buying. The use of a tiled combination of patterns will look beneficial in vintage interiors.

Many may surrender that such a technique can be used in any style, but it is necessary to observe some basic laws.

For small rooms, you must follow the basic rules:

• the interior should have a minimum of decor;
• furniture in the room should not be too bright, undesirable print upholstery;
• the size of the pattern must be selected taking into account the available area.

For a small room, harmoniously use a quilt-style floor covering. Today it is quite popular. For the overall composition can be used in a small amount of bright colors, even if you are not inherent. This will help add a bright accent to the boring interior.

Pay attention to the style: not in every direction such a tile is appropriate. If the area of ​​the room is small, you can beat the lack of space by taking zoning. Such a tile can be combined with a single-color one, or a small canvas can be laid out from colorful fragments, having edged its edges with an original border.

Do not overdo it with dark and cold tones, choosing a multi-colored material. So you can visually stretch the degree of illumination of the room. Do not use a huge amount of shades in the decoration: they will look more harmonious if they are no more than 4 to 5. It is desirable that the drawing have plain inserts: this will make it look more interesting.

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