Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a floor that is a work of art in itself? The hydraulic tile drawings allow you to explore the beauty and versatility of these unique designs. In this article, you will discover the history and evolution of hydraulic tile designs, as well as the
The history of the cement tile begins around 1850 in the south of France. It is a pigmented cement tile made cold: a face layer of white cement, marble powder and mineral pigments over a base of cement and sand, compacted in a press and hardened by hydration, with no kiln. It is a concrete
Cement tiles are made cold, piece by piece: the craftsman pours coloured mixes of white cement, marble powder and pigments into the cells of a metal template called a divider, adds a drying layer and then a layer of mortar, presses the whole in a hydraulic press and leaves the tile to cure with water
