Styling the mosaic with your own hands

Laying the mosaic is used in rooms with high humidity, for example, in the bathroom, kitchen or pool. This material has important qualities - water resistance, strength and durability. But in addition to its indispensable characteristics, very few people can stand before such beauty, as patterns, laid out from small elements of ceramics or glass.

Workers estimate the laying of the mosaic is more expensive than the laying of ordinary tiles. Than it is caused? And is laying the mosaic tile really hard and time-consuming? Or maybe it's easier to paste the tiles in the apartment yourself, or is it an impossible task? Let's try today to deal with these issues, as well as talk about what kinds of mosaic species are, and how to tile the tile correctly at home.

Mosaic Types

1. The most popular and widespread type of mosaic is glass mosaic. High-strength glass has a nice appearance and inexpensive cost.
2. Smalta mosaic differs from glass mosaic only by the presence of additional elements in the composition. Because of this, it is even more durable and resistant, it can be used in rooms where the tile has a heavy load.
3. Ceramic mosaic is an analogue of the tile standard tile. The only difference is the small size of the mosaic.
4. Stone mosaic is made of different types of stone. It is usually used for exterior decoration.
5. Metal mosaic is made of stainless steel. It is mainly used for decorating small surface elements.

The principle of laying glass , smalt or ceramic mosaic is not much different from the technology of gluing conventional tiles. Mosaic is made by plates, connected together by an adhesive layer of a grid or special paper. Unusual tile laying can be considered the decoration of interior items with improvised materials or mosaic decoration in outdoor areas, using wooden or stone elements. In this case, the main thing is to grasp the basic principles of how to lay a mosaic, and then it's up to your imagination and sense of style.

Master class on laying mosaic on the wall in the bathroom

To simplify the work, we will acquire ready-made mosaic plates, fixed with each other by a grid or paper, rather than individual chips. We prepare the following materials and tools: mosaic sheets, glue for work with ceramics, cement, rubber spatula, spatula-comb, spacers, grout, sponge.

1. We mix the glue with cement and water to a homogeneous mass. Correspond to the proportions with the instructions for glue. Apply the finished mixture to a clean, treated wall using a spatula-comb.
2. The mosaic sheet is glued to the wall.
3. Crosses the spacers between the mosaic chips.
4. When all the mosaic sheets are on the wall, rub the seams with a grout. Then use a rubber spatula to remove all excess grout. When all the seams dry up - use a damp sponge to wash away unnecessary residues.

Master class on laying decorated mosaic with your own hands

We will make the simplest framing of a mirror in a bath using a mosaic. For this we need: a wooden or plasterboard base, a mirror and liquid nails for fixing it, for decor - ceramic tiles, old dishes, unnecessary mirrors, costume jewelery and other small items. Tools: nippers, glue for tiles, grout, spatula, sponge, soft cloth flap and gloves.

1. On a prepared basis, draw a pencil drawing.
2. Using nippers, we prepare the necessary sizes ceramic elements from all improvised means - a tile, a mirror, utensils.
3. We spread all the particles of the mosaic on the contour of the pattern, then gradually paste them one by one.
4. We apply the grout on the entire surface so that it covers all the seams. After drying, wipe the excess with a damp sponge, then polish the fabric with the fabric.