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[Bert]

Hello to all,

I am fitting a single vertical column of 300 x 300mm Zen mosaic tiles, floor to ceiling at mid point on a 1700 mm wide wall.

My question is do i -

A: Fit mosaic first then tile out from it.
B: Tile one side of the wall, fit mosaic then tile other side.
C: Tile both sides then fix mosaic.

I assume i should use rapid set for the mosaic, any suggestion for brand.
Field tile 12mm thick mosaic 10mm, any tips for a level & flush finish.


Thanks in advance.

 

[Simons70]

If the tiles is 12 mm and mosaic is 10 mm,I fix the tiles both sides first.In the middle I make level and flush with rapid wihte adhesive and after fit the mosaic with 3 mm trowel.In te picture I see is glass mosaic,need to be cut with good blade for mosaic.

 

[Bert]

Thanks for your reply.

One question - why do you suggest a 3mm trowel for mosaics.

 

[Simons70]

Thanks for your reply.

One question - why do you suggest a 3mm trowel for mosaics.

More easy to fix flat.

 

[White Room]

And you don't have adhesive squeezing up through the joints....

 

[pete f]

Are you fixing them running vertically or as in the picture?

 

[Bert]

Running mosaics in a vertical column.

 

[pete f]

mosaic mesh will help you bert super product keeps the sheet rigid

 

[Bert]

Thanks for tip, did you see this post

http://www.tilersforums.com/43-tiling-forum/71007-alternative-solution-mosaic-mesh-dog-toothing.html

 

[Sean Kelly]

If there is a difference in depth between the mosaics and other tiles then you could use 'straight edge tile trim' (metal or plastic). Tile one side of the wall, then fit (vertically) a length of tile trim. Tile the mosaics, then butt up the next piece of tile trim to the mosaics (the flange of the trim should fit behind your larger tiles).

 

[Bert]

Good idea. Thanks