Concrete flower brick
Concrete flower bricks refer to building materials that are prefabricated molds and assembled in proportion with natural pigments and white cement, and have ornamental effects. Traditional bricks are fired, but cement flower bricks are not. They are pressed under high pressure to make the colored cement compact and set. After setting, the hardness is very high, so they are very wear-resistant; And with long-term use and good maintenance, the surface will become smoother and smoother, but it will not cause people to slip.
Concrete tiles appeared earlier in Europe, around the time of World War II. The use of cement as a material in construction began around World War I, with the emergence of reinforced concrete. Later, Europeans came up with the idea of compressing it into decorative floor tiles for ground decoration. Due to its rich patterns and bright colors, it quickly became popular throughout Europe and became a trend in architecture at that time.
Due to Guangzhou being at the forefront of openness, cement flower terrace bricks were gradually introduced in the 1920s. Initially, it should be used in buildings such as consulates and foreign companies. Afterwards, it became popular in Western style Xiguan mansions and Dongshan small western-style houses, and later also used in ordinary residential buildings. There are not many that can be saved and continue to be used. In some old houses in Xiguan, only some corners are left.