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Advantages and disadvantages of antique bricks

Antique brick is a new building material, which is made by special treatment on the basis of traditional brick. Antique brick has the texture and color of traditional brick and tile, but the texture is harder and more durable. The appearance of antique bricks can simulate the textures of different stones and bricks, so that people can choose different styles and effects more freely in decoration.

Advantages of antique brick

1. Stable quality: The antique brick has the characteristics of hardness, wear resistance, anti-slip, waterproof and fireproof, stable quality and long service life after being fired at high temperature.

2. Good texture: The surface of antique brick is specially treated, which can simulate the texture of various stones and bricks, with good texture and elegant appearance.

3. Convenient installation: the antique bricks are uniform in size and specifications, convenient to install, and can quickly complete the paving work.

4. Convenient maintenance: Antique brick is waterproof, antifouling, wear-resistant, easy to clean, convenient to maintain and long in service life.

Disadvantages of antique brick

1. Higher price: Compared with ordinary bricks, antique bricks are more expensive and need to consume more costs.

2. High installation cost: The antique brick is hard in texture and requires more professional tools and technology for installation, so the installation cost is high.

Applicable scenes of antique bricks

1. Interior decoration: Antique brick can simulate various textures of stone and brick, and is suitable for indoor floor, wall and ceiling decoration.

2. Outdoor decoration: Antique bricks are waterproof, anti-slip and fireproof, and are suitable for the decoration of outdoor floors, walls, fences and flower beds.

Matters needing attention in the maintenance of antique bricks

1. Regular cleaning: the surface of antique brick is easy to accumulate dust and scale, so it needs to be cleaned regularly.

2. Prevent scratches: The surface of antique brick is hard and easy to be scratched by sharp objects, which needs protection.

3. Prevent water seepage: Antique bricks are waterproof, but if they are placed in a humid environment for a long time, they are also prone to water seepage and need protection.

Operation steps of antique brick

1. Preparation tools: antique bricks, cutting machines, glue, jointing tools, rubber hammers, etc.

2. Preparation: Clean the floor or wall surface that needs to be paved to ensure that the surface is smooth and dry.

3. Paving antique bricks: spread glue evenly on the ground or wall, and then pave antique bricks according to the design requirements.

4. Cutting antique bricks: If you need to cut antique bricks, you can cut them with a cutting machine.

5. Jointing: After the antique brick is paved, use the jointing tool to fill the gap.

6. Finishing: Smooth the antique brick with a rubber hammer.