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…

A mosaic design is the decoration of a surface made up of closely set, multi-colored and finely cut pieces of material, known as tesserae. Learn more!

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 ...

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!

There's nothing more satisfying than putting the final touches on a piece of art. Grouting can be intimidating for those who are new to DYI mosaics. In this blog post, we cover the 3 basic steps necessary for a clean finish to your masterpiece.

Learn how to grout your mosaics properly! Step by step instructions just for you.

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 […]

Follow these steps to apply grout sealer.

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

A mosaic is simply a pattern made up of small pieces of tile, glass, or other materials, usually secured with grout. Here's the nitty-gritty on materials, tools, and tips to get started.