The most beautiful work of the month: treatment of the firm MG to perfection of a handmade cotto
18 August 2023
The most beautiful work of the month takes us to Lajatico, a charming Tuscan village nestled in the picturesque countryside of Pisa and known for being the birthplace of Andrea Bocelli. Undoubtedly, the charm of this Tuscan village and its connection with the musician make it a fascinating place to visit. The beauty of the surrounding Pisan countryside adds further value to this destination. In this fascinating location, we will have the opportunity to witness the treatment of a handmade cotto floor made by the company MG.
Furnace Manetti Gusmano & Figli
Tuscany is famous for its timeless beauty and traditional craftsmanship. The handmade cotto of the Furnace Manetti Gusmano & Figli is one of the treasures of the region, representing a real work of art.
We will then explore the process of treatment of handmade cotto, a technique that involves the application of specific products that allow you to protect and enhance the unique characteristics of the floor, giving it a natural look and durability over time.
Features of medieval handmade cotto
In the world of architecture and design, the Medieval Handmade Cotto is a material of great importance. Obtained through a special technique used by the Furnace Manetti Gusmano & Figli, it stands out for its beauty and authenticity and its distinctive feature of this type of cotto is the use of ash during the cooking process. The ash is spread in the form before cooking at high temperatures, around 1000 ºC and this causes the charring of the ash itself, giving the material a rustic appearance with lighter color with reflections and unmistakable shades.
The Furnace Manetti Gusmano & Figli is also renowned for its mastery in the art of the production of handmade Cotto. Thanks to their experience and expertise, they are in fact able to create cotto bricks that stand out for their superior quality and timeless aesthetics.
The handmade Cotto of this company is widely used in the realization of floors, walls and architectural elements and its timeless beauty gives the rooms a rustic elegance and a timeless charm.
In this context, the company MG is a company specialized in treating the cotto floors of the Manetti furnace, highlighting and protecting the unique characteristics of this material. Thanks to the use of specific products and experience in the sector, MG offers customized solutions for the care and maintenance of cotto floors.
After-laying cleaning of cotto
Thanks to the use of Viacem buffered acid and specially designed machinery, MG was able to clean the material after-installation without causing any damage.
This product is a key component in the cleaning process adopted by the company MG: it guarantees effective removal of impurities without compromising the integrity of the material. Thanks to its balanced formulation, Viacem in fact guarantees a gentle but highly effective cleansing action.
In addition, the company MG has machines specially designed to perform the cleaning process accurately and efficiently. These machines are equipped with advanced features that allow thorough cleaning without damaging the material.
Treatment of handmade cotto tiles
MG is a company specialized in the application of Marbec products for the treatment of handmade cotto. Thanks to its consolidated experience in the field, it is able to offer customized solutions to meet the specific needs of customers and has the necessary experience to carry out hydro-oil-repellent-treatments with wax finishes that guarantee a durability.
The treatments proposed by MG are aimed at protecting the cotto floor from the penetration of liquids and possible stains. In addition, thanks to the use of high quality products from the Marbec line, the applied treatments leave a wax finish that gives a pleasant and easy to maintain aesthetic appearance to the cotto floor.
Relying on the company MG means obtaining a professional and tailor-made service for your cotto floor, ensuring lasting protection and a timeless beauty.
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