How this mosaic tile artist creates breathtaking pools
For luxury pools, award-winning artist Danilo Bonazza creates and installs custom mosaics.
By Cemile Kavountzis, for Danilo Bonazza Art & Mosaics
Pool season will soon be upon us. These backyard havens provide an oasis of calm, a place to luxuriate on a lounge chair, swim a few laps or host a stylish evening soiree. For award-winning mosaic artist Danilo Bonazza, they are works of art playing with light, color and your home’s natural beauty.
Through the perfect balance of form and function, he transforms pools into visually stunning masterpieces that will stand the test of time.
A Master of Mosaic Art
Growing up in Ravenna, Italy, a city celebrated for its grand mosaic tilework, Danilo Bonazza was inspired to breathe new life into this ancient artform. Over his career, he has designed mosaics for luxury hotels and spas, designer stores and shopping centers around the world.
In homes, his custom work transforms indoor and outdoor pools, spas and other design features.
Based in New Jersey, his company Art & Mosaics works with homeowners, contractors, and architecture and design firms on luxury homes indoors and out.
Diving Into the Process
Each project is as unique as your home and personal style. Bonazza meets with clients to discuss their vision and evaluate what is possible for your pool based on its size and shape. He shares options, provides creative input and reviews your budget.
• Bonazza creates an initial design.
• Client evaluates the design and provides feedback.
• Design is carefully adjusted to meet client’s vision.
• Client provides final approval of the design.
After this first meeting:
Sourcing the Finest Materials
High-end glass mosaics are aesthetically appealing and wonderfully low maintenance.
An artistic expression
Glass mosaic tiles are unparalleled for reflecting light and producing colors. With a wide array of sizes, shapes and hues, Bonazza is able to create custom works of art, even adding precious gold or titanium accents or jewel-like iridescent tiles.
A long-lasting material
Providing the ideal surface for pools and spas, glass mosaic tiles can last a lifetime and retain their beauty. They are durable, easy to clean and resist damage from chemical corrosion and seasonal temperature variations.
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Adding mosaic glass tiles to a pool requires creativity, craftsmanship and an expert knowledge of materials. From preparation to completion, each step involves meticulous attention to detail.
For Bonazza, grouting must be done perfectly to be durable and not crack, stain or fade over time. Besides being a fundamental technical part of the process, grouting is also aesthetically important. For this reason, Bonazza uses the best materials that will last a lifetime – and sometimes even adds glitter to give the final product a shiny, sparkly effect.
Bringing Your Dream Pool to Life
• The substrate of the pool is prepared for the mosaic.
During installation:
• The pool shell is waterproofed.
• Mosaics are installed with an epoxy-based material.
• Grouting is done with an epoxy-based material.
Whether you want a free-flowing intricate design or an ornate image, there is no limit to the customized work Danilo Bonazza can provide. His handcrafted installation reflects more than two decades of experience in creating unforgettable pools.
A Finished Work of Art
To book a consultation with Danilo Bonazza Art & Mosaics, visit artandmosaics.com or call (347) 429-0244.
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Indoors and out, his work will elevate the design of your home and make your pool a place to relax, refresh and revel in unsurpassed beauty.