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Working with CFC | Cement glue Using cement glues and additives for mosaic artworks | Mesh Residue How to remove the glue from the back of tiles after removing the mesh |
Different thickness tesserae How to deal with varying thicknesses of mosaic tesserae | Pricing Tips for pricing & handling your first mosaic commission. | Scratched tabletop What to do about scratched ceramic tiles on a mosaic tabletop |
Quoting Information about handling quotes on commission enquiries/ info requests. | Flexible Grout A discussion about the use of flexible grout on your mosaic creation | Unglazed ceramic tiles How to protect unglazed ceramics from the elements. |
Wetsaw markers What markers can you use on tiles that won’t be washed away by the wetsaw? | Floor Mosaics Useful considerations when installing floor mosaics | Ringsaws Short thread on the Taurus ringsaw with links for more info. |
Wall mural substrate What is the best material to use for an outdoor mosaic mural? | Indirect method Discussion on using the indirect method for a floor mosaic. | Aluminium Honeycomb What is it? A great mosaic backing. Discussion about the pros & cons. |
Particle board Creating mosaics on a particle board backing. Is it a good idea? | 10mm tiles Discussion on how to get 10mm tiles & references to some great portraits. | Wetsaw pricing How much can you expect to pay for a wetsaw for your mosaics? |
Fixing glass tesserae What glues to use in fixing glass tesseae to a terracotta base. | Angle grinders | What is CFC? Further information about CFC (compressed fibre cement) |
Mosaic on blackboard Can you lay a mosaic on blackboard? | Mosaic on plastic? | Stepping Stones Is there a lighter base for stepping stones than concrete? |
Using silicone as adhesive | Grout drying out in hot weather | Using different colour grouts How do you use more than 1 colour grout on the same project? |
Cutting a rebate into sandstone How do you cut a rebate into sanstone to install a mosaic? | Can you mosaic on a damp wall? How do you deal with a masonry wall that is damp? | CFC thickness What thickness of CFC is best? |
Grout issues Can I regrout or change the grout colour | Painting tiles Can you paint tiles to achieve hard to get colours? | Mesh for larger projects Is it advisable to use fibreglass mesh for larger projects? |
Wood tops Can/ how do I mosaic directly onto wooden table tops | Handmade tiles Can you make your own tiles? |
