The Steps of Installing Mosaic Tiles

The Steps of Installing Mosaic Tiles

2021-08-08 04:05:47

Decorating walls with mosaic tiles has become a good way to add visual interest to the room. Whether it is used for floors, walls, countertops or backsplashes, or whether it is made of traditional tiles, porcelain or glass tiles, square crystal glass mosaic tile can create complex design effects and make any rooms luxurious.

 

Historically, mosaics were first meticulously designed as individual small tiles to create a unified large surface with intricate patterns, but modern mosaics consist of convenient pre-applied tiles that are very easy to install. If you want to DIY your house, you may need to master many skills, such as installing mosaics, choosing 304 flag door hinge or oil-immersed transformer and etc. This blog will help you how to install mosaics? But before that, you'd relax yourself, such as wearing a flower print cotton kaftan, eating some salads or steaks in bulk aluminum buffet serving trays, and you can also add sauce in bags of mccormick chili sauce pouch. It might taste better.

 

square crystal glass mosaic tile

 

square crystal glass mosaic tile --- Foshan Jiasheng Trade Co Ltd

 

How to install mosaic tiles?

 

Step One: Prepare the surface

 

As with any tile installation, the surface of mosaic tiles must be very flat and smooth. In modern ceramic tile projects, the bottom layer is usually cement board, which is laid on the plywood subfloor or directly against the wall nails. Mosaic tiles can be laid directly on plywood or wallboard (in a non-damp place), but cement board provides the best liner and is the first choice for professionals.

 

Step Two: Brush glue

 

Generally, you can cover the tiles with cement, but it is best to cover the mosaic with professional tile glue. Due to the relatively high density and low water absorption, the bonding effect of cement is not as good as tile glue. After paving with cement, the robustness of the mosaic on the wall cannot be guaranteed, so it is best to use tile glue to pave the mosaic tiles. Prepare strong tile glue and mix in proportions. Use a trowel to spread the tile glue evenly on the wall. Don’t use too much. The corners can be adjusted appropriately. Generally, the thickness of glue is about 20mm. Please note that the mixed mosaic glue should be used up within 2-3 hours according to weather conditions.

 

Step Three: Install mosaic tiles

 

After brushing the glue, pave the mosaic along the edge according to the drawings. Use a shovel to press the mosaic close to the wall, or use a flat thick wooden board on the mosaic surface, and beat it evenly with a rubber hammer. The strength is moderate and the beating is complete to ensure that it is pasted. Since each small mosaic is fixed by a net, after pasting on the wall, glue penetrates into each small grid to achieve a fixed effect. Note that you should carefully check whether the grid on the back of the mosaic is complete and undamaged before installing, and avoid that the tile glue is not firmly combined with the grid.

 

Step Four: Fill the gap

 

After the inspection is completed, after the moisture is moderately dried and the initial strength is achieved, the jointing should be started, the required jointing agent shall be prepared, and the jointing agent shall be poured into the mosaic gap with a plastering knife. Pay attention that the scraping area does not exceed 2m2 every time. The caulking agent is evenly applied to the mosaic surface to ensure that all the gray joints can be completely filled and there is no excess residue. Pay attention to the jointing, use a damp cloth to gently dry the caulking agent on the mosaic surface within 20-25 minutes after caulking. After the jointing is completed, perform a thorough cleaning of the tile surface to remove small stains or residual jointing agent.

 

Step Five: Check paving details

 

After all the walls are laid, wait for about 20-25 minutes. Then do another inspection. The floating sand left at the joint can be gently wiped off with a clean, damp soft brush. After these tasks are completed, cleaning can be carried out. You need to prepare two buckets for cleaning, one for new detergent and one for clean water. First soak the cloth in the cleaning agent bucket without wringing out, and then wipe the mosaic surface in circular motions. Then soak the sponge in the second bucket to clean it, and then wipe the surface of the mosaic with the sponge to wipe off all residues. After all cleaning work is completed, wipe gently with a dry cloth at the end.

 

Step Six: Air dry

 

After mosaic paving is completed, it can be properly air-dried. The newly laid mosaic tiles should be protected from direct sunlight, and the indoor walls should be well ventilated. Generally speaking, the post-maintenance of the mosaic mosaic should be no less than one week.

 

Final thoughts

 

The above is the step of installing square crystal glass mosaic tile, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Hope you can decorate your house to your satisfaction.

 

 

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