Moss in the interior - eco-friendly finishing reindeer moss

Textured plaster, liquid wallpaper, paint with unusual effects, and flexible stone is no surprise, but there are also very original interior materials. For modern decoration is crucial environmental - around us and too much plastic, so the interior design demand of natural and safe. These are the qualities of lichen - reindeer moss, which has migrated from the pastures in the home, becoming one of the flagships of eco-style.

About the material

In the winter time, which is in the northern regions occupies a large part of the year, moss is becoming a major food source for deer, for which he was called reindeer moss. This lichen characterized by resistance to environmental conditions - be it a severe frost or high humidity and heat. However, it is appreciated not only for the simplicity and the ability to grow in a harsh climate, providing animals and even humans nutrients, but also for decoration. Moss for a long time retains its original volume, shape and bright, beautiful color. These qualities attracted the attention of designers as the original, natural and universal interior materials. In particular, it recognizes the potential of lichen Finnish family-owned company - Polar Moos.

Technologies

Collect moss mainly in Finland, but there are plantations in the northern regions of our country, it comes from the raw material for the production of decorative elements. Despite advances in technology, moss build process, as well as hundreds of years ago - the manual. Before assembly, lichen mandatory irrigate to increase humidity. This process not only makes the material flexible and easy assembly, as a dry moss breaks down, but also provides long-term operation in the future. Tellingly, not collect everything, but only the plants reached 10 cm in length. It is important that regular collection does not harm the lichen colonies, but instead updates the plantation and increases their fertility. Therefore moss - fills a resource, which is especially valuable in light of the environmental state of our planet.

Before the production, finishing and decoration items from moss, impregnated with special salt composition, retains moisture. Later on the surface moss keeps moisture to 45%. Edaet able to maintain a comfortable indoor climate regime that is not in the least contribute to the popularization of this natural finish. In addition, the processing as it preserves the moss in the initial state - it remains for years a colorful, soft, moist and pleasant to the touch. Its service life is not less than a decade, during which the moss will dry up gradually, while maintaining its appeal.

All tools used in the processing of moss, including dyes, safe and do not release into the environment of chemicals, which is confirmed by European standards. However, the drag moss in his mouth is not recommended, so if the house is small children or pets, it is necessary to take measures against accidental eating material.

Decorating and decor of moss

The company - a large assortment and interior decoration, and decoration of the moss, you can choose the most suitable for the style of the proposed registration category.

Panels made of moss

Stabilized moss is fixed on the felt and constitutes an panels of different sizes and colors, designed for creating accent areas and for accent clearance walls. Of several colorful, small panels, you can create interesting compositions or use them instead of pictures and photos for interior decoration.

"Island" from moss

Unlike the previous embodiment the soft, there is mounted on a cork moss based on a triangular-oval islands in different sizes and colors. These islands decorate plain painted walls on which saturated colors look particularly advantageous. Elements can be arranged in artistic disorder, and can be laid archipelago or chain, in the map, along with household geography tucked. Sizes decor includes three categories:

• S - 27h27h12 cm;
• M - 43h35h13 cm;
• L - 55h50h15 see.

And if a small island weighs less kilograms (700 grams), then a large weight is 1.2 kg.

Tiles made of moss

As with the panels, moss on a cork-based tile is designed for finishing, but not limited to walls. It decorated with furniture and objects such as glass coffee tables, and use most often in conjunction with other types of interior moss to create a common style. In view of the small, compared with the rest of the decor, the size - only 15x35 cm and weighing 500 grams, tile is mainly on the mosaic or composite panels.

Spheres of moss

Purely decorative element for suspension in the zone to which you want to focus or to set on foot, again, for the purpose of decoration. The best option for creating a bright color spots in areas with a monochromatic finish in pastel tones. Spheres are presented in three sizes and all colors of the rainbow:

• Ball, 23 cm in circumference, and 600 g of mass.
• Ball, 28 cm in circumference, and 900 g of mass.
• Ball, 33 cm in circumference and 1.2 kg weight (as large island).

In addition to these, the company supplies natural sculptures and moss, and wreaths, and bouquets, and more. But rather, it is exclusive, and these categories are more common in all.

Use and Care

With all the unpretentiousness and decoration, decoration of the reindeer moss - very expensive. Therefore it is necessary to follow some recommendations that he served for as long as possible:

• Keep away from radiators and heat sources. Shade with such a coating - only if the energy-saving lamp.
• Laying panels or tiles, as well as the installation of the islands and fields held in a humidified state.
• It is undesirable to direct sunlight.
• It is forbidden to separate from the base of moss.
• It allowed vacuuming on delicate cycle.
• Recommended coverage from a spray irrigation - moss will gradually render the resulting moisture and perform the function of the humidifier.

Interestingly, the high coefficient of sound absorption material. If the acute problem of sound insulation, and can get a green ceiling or walls. But even if you use small pieces to add accents and interior, and the environment will benefit from this.

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