Due to
the loss of its original use, this area remained mostly untapped due
to lack of preparation for housing. For this reason, we chose to give
it suitable conditions, and turn it into a meeting space comfortable
and inviting.
It was a rectangular space with a single nave, with approximate dimensions of 10m x 5m, an area where he was planning to spend more domestic use (cooking, dining, etc..) And other uses of a more playful type living. In order to use natural materials, it was decided to make a kitchen area more usual pavement made of handmade brick, and placed in a herringbone.
While
for the living area, the area around 30m2, was our preferred option
signinum ® flooring as fitted to the initial premises for the use of
natural materials and also contributed to the character and
personality space, as well as a new sense of comfort.
The process
of preparation of this pavement was divided into two phases, laying
and finishing. In addition, use of the possibilities allowed by the
combination of the pavement materials, suggested the possibility of
drafting a schematic drawing to be included in the pavement. Here are
the processes performed.
Extended phase. First of all, it was necessary
to extend a gravel bed on the entire surface of the area and then be
able to lay the floor because all the ship lacked any paving. Then he
proceeded to the laying of pavement material, consisting of a mixture
of water: crushed pottery of different sizes (from size to dust
2'5cm) and lime, which they obtained a mortar to look like concrete,
but with a rose-coloured own because of the color of the materials
(ceramics and lime).
However, before you performed the
proposed design. Using a template, was transferred to the chosen
drawing, made with solid bricks laid on its side and cut to the right
size accordingly.
Finished phase. After pass up a reasonable time to
ensure optimum strength and hardening properties, started the final
finish. This phase consisted of removing the outermost layer of the
pavement by machines, and reveal its composition: different kinds of
sizes and colors of ceramics used crushed.
So the end result
was obtained, pavement continuous without joints, made with 100% natural
materials, personalized with a new sense of well-being and warmth.
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