How to install wall mosaic
Posted By Lena on February 22, 2013
1. Preparation of the wall surfaces
Make sure the wall surfaces to be smooth, flat, solid, dry and perfectly clean. We suggest creating a white base about 2mm.
2. Preparation for laying
Score lines on the surfaces to help the sheet posited correctly.
3. Laying
Using the straight of a trowel spread out the adhesive uniformly on the wall. Make sure the adhesive covered all the surface .One time should be not more than 1m2.
A—Mosaic mounted on paper Install the mosaic sheets with the paper side facing towards you and then using rubber float to ensure perfected adhesion. Wet the paper with a damp sponge and remove it gently .Take out of any excess adhesive before it dries by a small spatula.
B—Mosaic mounted on mesh, Press the fiberglass mesh backing directly into the adhesive.
4. Grouting
Using a grout for particular care. For paper-faced mosaic, ensure that tiles are thoroughly cleaned and spread the grout using a rubber float. Make sure no more than 2m2 of area at a time. And the leave the grout drying.
5. Cleaning
Using a damp sponge to remove any grout.
6. Cutting mosaic
Using mosaic nippers cut tile by tile
Using a cutter for cutting the whole sheet.
7. Maintenance
Using normal neutral detergents for daily cleaning.
Using a slightly acidic detergents for special cleaning.
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