Glossary

Mosaic is a form of decoration practised since ancient times: many mosaics brought to light by archaeological digs are considered to be priceless artworks. Highly prized for their beauty since time immemorial, today mosaics can be produced in porcelain stoneware and consist of mesh or sheets on which small chips of tile are assembled, glued and combined. Chips may be monochrome or in a variety of colours. In general, all floor and wall tile collections include one or more mosaics, to extend the options available to interior designers. Their aesthetic value is still very high and the inclusion of mosaic in an interior is considered to denote luxury and attention to detail. A Mosaic is produced by assembling chips obtained by cutting up tiles, so all their intrinsic and extrinsic characteristics are maintained. Today, any one mosaic may contain chips with different effects or colours, for the creation of more modulated, exquisite wall panels or for designing carpet looks on floors. What’s more, mesh-backed mosaics can cover curved surfaces such as pillars or seats.

Movement joints in floor coverings are created using special strips which absorb thermal expansion, structural settling, dynamic stresses and traffic vibration, preventing cracks in the flooring or paving. Their use is essential because, by acting as dampers, they are crucial in ensuring the quality and duration of the materials installed.