Mosaic inlay and its many advantages
Mosaic floor inlay is, as you may have already guessed, any type of mosaic art that gets embedded into a solid background. It requires the same set of skills (Liam Neeson set of skills) as with regular mosaic artwork, the only difference is installation.
Mosaic inlay is a perfect option if you just want to freshen up your home a bit without going all-out budget vise. Wherever you decide to add the mosaic inlay you like — you won’t be wrong. Just adjust the wanted size of the mosaic artwork so it doesn’t overwhelm the surface you are inserting it to and go with it.
The result of adding a mosaic inlay is always lovely as it adds an element of class and style to any countertop, tabletop, backsplash, and floor. You can, of course, choose any other surface to carve and prepare for your inlay, I’ve just mentioned these as they are the most usual choices.
Whether you are opting for a simple and elegant or elaborate and colorful mosaic art design, the inlay will definitely add a note of attractiveness and curiosity to your space. The aim of a mosaic inlay is to break the plane pattern or monotony of a surface, thus making the whole room look more appealing.
The mosaic inlay we are talking about is one of two types of inlays, the other one being pietra dura or parchin kari. Pietra dura involves the usage of highly polished, semi-precious stones to create patterns and images. After the stones are polished and cut, they are glued to a substrate so precisely that the contact between each stone is practically invisible.
Many will go for pietra dura simply because they can say semi-precious stones when talking about it, but I find mosaic inlay to be much more charming. Seeing how mosaic artwork is made and how much effort and precision it took to build it, is always gratifying and that is exactly what mosaic inlay allows you to observe. With mosaic inlay, you can see where tiles meet and how intricate the artwork actually is.
Our catalog includes a variety of inlays per se, but needless to say, any mosaic artwork can virtually be an inlay. Many times people opt to freshen up their pools with mosaic inlays depicting sharks, dolphins, turtles, and seashells. Garden paths and patios usually get mosaic inlays of flowers, smiling suns, mushrooms, and birds. Terraces and balconies are most often embellished with mosaic inlays of arabesque patterns with vibrant and cheerful colors.
However, all of those examples of inlays should be just that — examples. Your mosaic inlay should be your choice and it should fit your vision. That is one of the main reasons why we are all about customization when it comes to creating a personalized mosaic artwork. If you want your mosaic inlay to display something particular, we will make it happen.
You have a variety of inlays throughout this article, but I’m sure you have your own thoughts, so feel free to chat us up and we will brainstorm a perfect inlay to freshen up your space.
This article was originally published on Mosaics Lab’s website.
