Mosaic Tile Installation

Tools:

      1) Rubber float                                    2) 3/16 V Notch Trowel                                    3) Measuring tape

      4) Spacers                                                   5) Utility knife                                                6) Level

 7)Grinder or wet-cutting tile saw                       8) Margin trowel or stir stick                              9) Safety glasses

        10) Sponge                                                  11) Cloth                                                 12) Pencil

Materials: Adhesive, Non sanded grout ,Stone sealer

Installation :

1) Make sure the surface is leveled and clean prior to installation.

2) If applying mosaic tile on gypsum,it is important apply a coat of primer prior to beginning your mosaic wall tile installation.

3) Inspect each tile prior to the installation.

4) When installing tiles,mix and match tiles from different cartons for a natural look.

5) If you are installing mosaic wall tiles in a shower,it is necessary to install waterproof membrane.

6) Install any trim or profile strips before installing the mosaic wall tile.

1.Plan the placement of the tiles before beginning

2.The first I’ll should be placed at the center or near the center of the wall,keeping in mind that the last island each row should ideally be wider than half of a tile.In order t o make sure that the installation is leveled.Proceed as illustrated a plane even 1/8 inch or three millimeter layer of adhesive using a notch side of V notch trowel once the adhesive has been applied.

Use the flat side of the notch trowel to flatten the surface.Make sure the bottom have your service is completed before beginning the top section. Spacers can be used to maintain a set distance between mosaic tile sheets.

Using a rubber float gently pressed each tile onto the adhesive to ensure complete contact

To cut through the mash up the mosaic tile sheets use a utility knife along the back at the mosaic sheet.

Use a wet saw with a diamond blade to cut through the mosaic tiles.Always wear safety glasses when using a wet saw.

If using spacers,this should be removed once the adhesive is set prior to grow tink.

Keep your tools and your workplace clean as you install the tiles.

White tiles with a sponge to remove any residual adhesive apply a premium penetrating sealer prior to growing for mosaic wall tiles which are made of stone or blend of stone and other materials making sure to only apply sealer onto the stone.

Wait 24 hours before installing grout,mix non sanded tile grout,and apply using your rubber float Let the growth set for a few minutes following the growth manufacturer’s recommendations Afterwards,even out the growth by wiping the tile with a wet sponge in a circular motion.

Clean residual grout using a clean sponge within five to ten minutes and grow up application.We recommended removing excess grow by wiping it at an angle as illustrated.

After 12 hours,remove remaining Hayes using a dry towel or ....

For a better finish applying cocking between the mosaic wall tile and your counter top or other surface may be preferable.