2019 MOSAIC TILE INSTALLATION GUIDE
Mosaic Sheets Installation process Equipment and Tools Diamond disc used to cut mosaics Finish Nails 1/16 - 3/16V Notch Trowel Grout Sponge Bucket Float Level Un-Sanded Grout
preparation process of Substrate: It is a requirement that substrate should be compact, clean and effectively flat and free of cracks and dirt. The wire and nylon brush can be utilized in washing the surface in case of any residue. If it’s not possible for the brush to clean the whole residue one can utilize sandblasting or bead blasting. The uneven surface area should be fixed and also compound leveling might be required to ensure there is a flat surface.
Immediately after the marking of the starting grid, a thinset layer should be applied to utilize the flat side trowel which is v-notched. The notched side is also utilized to be over the thinset ensure that there is a uniform depth. It is also important to apply appropriate adhesive to the area enough to tile in 15 mins since the quickly dries. Immediately the adhesive is completely spread within the surface begin laying the mosaic sheet down.
Apply the grout within the tiles utilizing the grout float. Utilize also the horizontal and vertical stroke to ensure spreading of the grout. To ensure that every joint is effectively fixed, apply pressure to it. The fresh grout is diagonally stroked especially the grout float long edge to remove grout which are excess and then clean it using the wet sponge. It is recommended that Un-sanded grout is used for mosaic sheets because of the small grout joints.
