Grouting mosaics

I've gotten a lot of questions over the years about grouting. I understand why. My very first mosaic piece I did I left ungrouted and gave it away without ever grouting it. It's a skill not many people use these days and the first time it can be intimidating since you can easily ruin a piece with a bad grout job. I always recommend starting with something small to learn the technique. The first thing you need to do is mosaic something. I had this old mirror (very old) IKEA mirror laying…

I did a piece on my blog not long ago on how I composed a mosaic, but I never really touched on grouting it so I thought I would share that now. I suppose everyone has their own way of grouting, but the end result is the same. Here is how I grout a mosaic. The first step is to gather all the supplies you will need throughout the process as it becomes terribly messy and you don't want to traipse around looking for something later. I always have 2 buckets (one for grout and one for water), a…

Are you working on a mosaic project? Maybe you are wondering how you make it waterproof. We've researched the techniques and materials you can use to waterproof mosaics. By using the proper sealant, you can make any mosaic piece waterproof. Typical grout sealants used for mosaic pieces include penetrating, membrane-forming, and concrete types. Apply several […]

Grouting mosaic art involves rubbing wet concrete onto it, and thus small problems sometimes seem disastrous. This article explains how to fix common problems.

The only thing that can salvage a mosaic with wide grout gaps is to use a dark or black grout instead of white grout. Use narrow gaps to avoid the problem.

So you've finally completed your mosaic masterpiece and all that remains is to grout it. This can be a tricky decision and as many mosaic artists will testify grout can make or break a piece!

Begin creating with this guide to mosaic art techniques, tools, and design. In this article, we'll explore indoor vs. outdoor materials, substrates, tesserae, color, adhesives, and sealers. We'll even delve into the mysteries of grout.

Instructions of how to finish Grouting Glass-on-Glass mosaics. Tests for various grouts; Thinset &. Sanded Grout

If you have enjoyed creating mosaics on glass with glass art you will want to know how to finish it. The next step is to fill the spaces. I’ll explain how to grout Glass on Glass Mosaics to get that a

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