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Category > StoneMosaicTiles
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StoneMosaicTiles
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With eight different color choices to address your taste, our stone mosaics bring sophisticated artistry to any surface in your home. We handmake each of our mosaics and mount them on mesh backing for easy installation, meaning having art like this in your home has never been easier. Glass tile inserts, borders, as well as moldings are presented in each collection to complement your own masterpiece.
Installation Methods:
A key consideration to successfully installing mosaics is to match the installation method with the type of mosaic being installed and the substrate.
Direct bond:
In this method, the mosaic is bonded directly to the substrate (such as cured concrete) with a bonding material, such as a latex-modified mortar or a performance mortar.
Extra care should be taken to apply a uniform amount of mortar under the tiles and then flatten the ridges with the smooth edge of the trowel. This will help prevent the mortar from filling the grout joints. After the mosaic sheet is applied, a beating block and hammer are used to bed the mosaic into the fresh mortar.
If the mosaic sheet is face-mounted, the paper facing material can then be dampened with a sponge and peeled away. Any loose tiles should be immediately pressed back into place. The mosaic can be grouted after the mortar has cured (approximately 24 hours). If the facing is plastic, it’s recommended to wait at least 24 hours before removal. The mosaic can then be grouted right away.
Backbuttering:
The backbuttering method involves applying a thin coating of mortar to the back of the mosaic sheet to help ensure adequate coverage. This is done in addition to spreading a layer of mortar on the substrate. Backbuttering may be necessary when installing back-mounted mosaic sheets. This is because the mesh fabric that holds the tiles together can interfere with the mosaic sheet achieving a good bond with the substrate.
Conventional wet set:
Aslurry — or bond coat — consisting of sand, ce ment and lime, is applied to an uncured, still-workable concrete substrate. The mosaic sheets are then installed on top of the bond coat. Any face-mounted paper can be dampened and removed. The installation can be grouted after the bond coat has cured.
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