Installation & Assembly

Installation of Mosaics Sheets

Tools and Equipments:

Diamond disc for

cutting mosaics

Finish Nails

1/16 – 3/16 V

Notch Trowel

Sponge

Grout Float

Bucket

Level

Non-Sanded

Grout

Substrate Preparation:

The substrates need to be clean, compact, perfectly flat and free of dirt and

cracks. Nylon or wire brush can be used in cleaning the residues on the

surface. If the brush cannot remove the entire residue use bead blasting or

sand blasting. Fix all the uneven area of the surface; leveling compound

might be needed to make the surface perfectly flat. Small cracks can be fixed

using crack suppression membrane or patch. Consult an engineer for an

assessment of large cracks because this might cause problem in the future.

Make sure enough time is given to let the substrate settle (as per

manufacturers recommendation). Do not install the mosaic tiles directly over

plywood or drywall.

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Installation of Mosaics Sheets Tools and Equipments: Diamond disc for cutting mosaics Finish Nails 1/16 – 3/16 V Notch Trowel Sponge Grout Float Bucket Level Non-Sanded Grout Substrate Preparation: The substrates need to be clean, compact, perfectly flat and free of dirt and cracks. Nylon or wire brush can be used in cleaning the residues on the surface. If the brush cannot remove the entire residue use bead blasting or sand blasting.
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Laying Mosaic: Before starting the installation inspect all mosaic sheets and make sure that material is in good condition and no defects. Identify the starting point where to start guidelines that will help the lay out to be straight and symmetrical while installing. The size of the trowel depends on the thickness of the mosaic tiles, thinner the material the smaller the trowel.
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Grouting and Final Cleaning: Before applying grouts make sure that the adhesive is set and firm and the tiles are clean. Non-sanded grout is the recommend grout to use for mosaic sheets due to small grout joints. Never use sanded grout on polished glass mosaics this will scratch the material. Never use Epoxy grouts for the glass mosaic tiles, unless specified by the manufacturer. Using grout float apply the grout on the tiles. Use vertical and horizontal stroke to spread the grout.