Help on Mosiac

[andrew]

hi guys

I am going to do my first mosaic job a shower unit!! What is the best way to cut the tiles (ceramic) and best adhesive to use?? Any other advice on mosaic tiling would be a great help.


Cheers,

Andrew

 

[Varley]

Hello andrew and welcome to the forums.

There are various ways you can cut ceramic mosaics, 1. You may be able to use your dry cutter (test one first), 2. Wet cutter, 3. Andle grinder. Just up to personal preference really, if they cut ok with your dry cutter i would stick to that as it will save time.

 

[GazTech]

Adhesive wise,bal mosaic fix is designed for mosaics,pools and shower areas,failing that bal white star is fabulous stuff,welcome to the forums Andrew.Any questions please ask away regards GAZ

 

[L & R CERAMICS]

dont forget a 3mm cerator

 

[Varley]

Adhesive wise,bal mosaic fix is designed for mosaics,pools and shower areas,failing that bal white star is fabulous stuff,welcome to the forums Andrew.Any questions please ask away regards GAZ

I'll second that Gaz, the only two BAL adhesives i have used are the 'mosaic fix' and 'white star' and they are both superb!

 

[andrew]

Cheers All...Had thought of BAL Mosiac fix, but nice to have your thoughts confirmed by experienced knowledge!!!

Andrew

 

[GazTech]

Cheers All...Had thought of BAL Mosiac fix, but nice to have your thoughts confirmed by experienced knowledge!!!

Andrew

You know it makes sense, go for it!!:wink_smile:

 

[wivers]

experience and knowledge???? You sure your on the right forum

 

[GazTech]

experience and knowledge???? You sure your on the right forum

EH UP..Wivers on the prowl:tounge_smile:

 

[Elliott]

Use your grout float to pad them on, remember to file your edges if near externals.
And welcome to the forum.

 

[DHTiling]

once on dont play with them to much cause once backing softens buggers move all over. make sure u wipe any excess adhesive off that squashes thru. elliots spot on i use grout float too. helps if walls are flat aswell otherwise looks crap.... good luck man!!!!!!!!!

 

[Proper Job]

hi this is one of my first posts, i have just finished a 16sqm bathroom of mosiacs swimming pool size 12 x 11 sheets plastic net backings.

4 Sqm mulit coloured greys and whites
12 Sqm White

1. I have tried loads of different types of adhesives in the past from mapei, bal, Dunlop and Biscem and out off all them I found the Biscem the best and it sticks and spreads Well.
2. Walls need to be spot on perfect or forget it the job will look ****, u can only use a 3mm bed of adhesive max.
3. If its glue spots or plastic mesh backings you have the min amount of time to correct them once the backs get wet there shagged.
4. Cutting advice do not wet cut them while attached to mesh backing you can try dry cutting but 8 times out of 10 they will chip. Best option is to cut individual and wet cut.
5. BE patient because they involve a lot of work.
6. Grouting takes a lot longer and just use a hand sponge when wiping down and rub in a circular motion then left and right with lines and should be as good as pegging off.
7. Oh forgot if it’s a shower room or bathroom make sure walls are primed and by shower or bath tanked.

hope this helps

 

[GazTech]

hi this is one of my first posts, i have just finished a 16sqm bathroom of mosiacs swimming pool size 12 x 11 sheets plastic net backings.

4 Sqm mulit coloured greys and whites
12 Sqm White

1. I have tried loads of different types of adhesives in the past from mapei, bal, Dunlop and Biscem and out off all them I found the Biscem the best and it sticks and spreads Well.
2. Walls need to be spot on perfect or forget it the job will look ****, u can only use a 3mm bed of adhesive max.
3. If its glue spots or plastic mesh backings you have the min amount of time to correct them once the backs get wet there shagged.
4. Cutting advice do not wet cut them while attached to mesh backing you can try dry cutting but 8 times out of 10 they will chip. Best option is to cut individual and wet cut.
5. BE patient because they involve a lot of work.
6. Grouting takes a lot longer and just use a hand sponge when wiping down and rub in a circular motion then left and right with lines and should be as good as pegging off.
7. Oh forgot if it’s a shower room or bathroom make sure walls are primed and by shower or bath tanked.

hope this helps

good post and good advice proper job

 

[Jeffrey4670]

Hi, Never done much with Mosiacs, only as a boarder and that was very trying! How do you do a boarder if you can only use a 3mm bed, when I use a 6mm or 8mm for walls? There must be a art to cutting Mosics with nippers, I dont have it! Jeff

 

[DHTiling]

If the borders are quiet thin compared to the wall tiles then you could use cheap 6x6 tiles to use as a base for the mosaics to go onto.....