Antique bricks-natural colors, friends of the city

01. The concept of "antique bricks"

"Antique brick" is not the official name of the type of ceramic products it refers to, but just a popular name in the industry. Therefore, when the Inspection and Quarantine Bureau applies for inspection of such products, they are less called antique tiles, and more often called glazed tiles. In foreign countries, this type of products is less called antique tiles, and more often called art tiles. Nowadays, most of these products are called "rustic tiles" in English.

The term "rustic" refers to "rustic, rustic, and vulgar", while "tile" is a general term for "bricks and tiles". The two together mean: pastoral, soft and ancient tiles. . Antique bricks originated from glazed tiles in Europe. After they were introduced to the mainland by Taiwanese merchants, there were various names such as pan-ancient bricks, classical bricks, retro bricks, and antique bricks. Among them, the name "antique brick" was the most popular. . Later, the word "antique brick" became the "trade name" of similar ceramic products. However, the investigation of the name "antique brick" has no practical significance, because it is not the main factor restricting the development of ceramics. In the international standard IS013006: 1998, ceramic tiles are divided into performance indicators, which are generally divided into two categories: "glazed tiles" and "unglazed tiles".

At present, among the countries and regions where China's antique tiles are exported, the largest markets are the European Union and the United States. In addition, there are many Saudi Arabia in the Middle East, and there are also markets in Southeast Asia. In terms of import, the current antique tiles imported to China are mainly Italian and Spanish products, and they are all with special designs, strong artistry, and special specifications and sizes. At present, we can’t make antique tiles in China. Brick products. In addition, Director Liang also reminded domestic antique brick manufacturers to strictly control the quality of the products when exporting, to ensure that the properties of the products such as wear resistance, anti-slip and hardness meet the relevant parameter standards of the exporting country. In particular, we must pay attention to anti-skid, because foreign countries, especially developed countries such as the European Union, the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan, have strict requirements in this regard. Their requirements for these parameters have not only stayed at the legal level, but many have risen to the legal level.

02, natural color

In recent years, with the rapid development of my country's building ceramic industry, competition among the entire ceramic industry has intensified. In the big family of wall tiles, the birth of new brands is springing up like bamboo shoots after a rain. Antique bricks are showing an unprecedented momentum of development, becoming a new force after polished bricks, and will be the most vigorous and market-competitive product in the building ceramic industry.

Antique tiles are different from polished tiles and porcelain tiles. They are "born" with a "self-contained" face. Therefore, people call them "antique tiles". In addition to the name "antique bricks", there are also retro bricks, classical bricks, pan-ancient bricks, porcelain glazed tiles and so on. From these names, it is not difficult to find that most of these names have an "ancient" character. "Ancient" refers to the time, person, or event that is a long time away from the present. In fact, "ancient" itself means ancient and old. The ancient and the old are synonymous and both have the meaning of a long history and the passage of time. And those with a long history and the passing of years have a natural and unpretentious meaning. Therefore, the old things (long time) are "natural", and the old things (long time) are "natural". Compared with the appearance characteristics of antique bricks and polished tiles and porcelain tiles, antique tiles do give people a kind of antique and old-fashioned feeling, or it is closer to the "natural" state-gallium stone flakes, like pebbles, like old Wood, like old leather, like old iron plate... In fact, the design of antique bricks is the pursuit of nature, or the pursuit of a natural state. "Imitation" is that it is not "true" in itself, but pursues "true". The brick itself is a man-made object, and only "imitation" can achieve the "real" effect and achieve the purpose of pursuing "natural". "True" here is "natural". Therefore, the essence of antique brick design is to reproduce "natural" and the state of "natural".

03. New home improvement products

In traditional concepts, antique bricks are suitable for antique home spaces, but in fact, antique bricks are not necessarily “antique”. In recent years, the products produced by companies and supervisors that produce antique tiles are very rich in styles and patterns, fashionable and have a strong cultural charm, which can be adapted to different space styles, Chinese, European, American, modern, and pastoral. Home improvement designers believe that antique bricks can be classic or fashionable. Its cultural connotation and artistic charm are unmatched by other ceramic tiles and paints, and it can fully show the cultural style of the house owner. Generally speaking, those antique tiles with "antique" characteristics are neutral and soft in style, and are more suitable for use in leisure spaces that need to be close to nature and create a peaceful atmosphere, such as balconies and terraces in the living room.

With the development of the deep processing of antique bricks, antique bricks can be seen everywhere in the kitchen, bathroom and other spaces of modern homes. Many women like to use antique tiles to decorate the bathroom. They think that antique tiles can add a lot of artistic atmosphere to the bathroom, which is visually softer and warmer. And today's antique bricks are excellent in craftsmanship, so there is no need to worry about cleaning. In addition, antique tiles are also suitable for use in the study and bedroom. The color of the antique bricks is simple, matching with many home decoration styles, which can reflect the elegant style of the furniture; the use of antique bricks in children's activities can not only create a space full of historical and cultural sense, but also inspire children to learn about history. Interest and increase their life experience.

Antique brick

04. Friends of the City

The color of antique bricks is close to nature, the water absorption rate is low, and the shape is flexible and changeable, which is very suitable for the exterior decoration of urban buildings. With the application of nanotechnology to ceramics in recent years, the functionalization of ceramics has become increasingly popular. Now there is a self-cleaning and sterilizing negative ion glaze. After this oil is used on the ceramic, the ceramic does not need to be cleaned. Rain washing can remove the dust on the surface of the building. Every piece of porcelain or every piece of ceramic sculpture can be sterilized and release negative oxygen ions into the air like a forest. In addition, the colorful antique bricks make the solid waste ceramics in the city become the raw materials of the antique bricks, so that the ceramics can be revived, and the ceramics people's dream of ceramic recycling is realized. Antique bricks, friends of the city!

Foshan Nanhai Zhicai Import and Export Trading Co., Ltd. is located in Foshan City, which has developed economy and trade in Pearl River Delta. Foshan City is one of the important cities in the industrial and commercial development of Dawan District, Guangdong Province. It is the main production base of building materials, non-ferrous metals, furniture, hardware and craft products.The company's main business is building materials (ceramic floor tiles and wall tiles, hardware and bathroom) and plastic degradable flowerpots.

Since its establishment, the company has exported all kinds of high quality products to all over the world.Our customers are all over America, Europe, Southeast Asia and West Asia.Including large chain building materials supermarkets, builders, wholesalers and retailers. "Reputation first, customer first" is our business philosophy, we will make unremitting efforts to provide our customers with the best products and the best service. We hope to establish friendly cooperative relationship with more buyers all over the world, make progress hand in hand and create brilliance together.