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 ...

Mosaics are works of art created by using glass or ceramic tiles and grout to make a picture. Mosaics adorn the ceilings in cathedrals with elaborate details, but they can be found in a simple pattern on the coffee table in your home. With...

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.

Grout fills spaces or helps hold together existing structures. A new home decor craze involves getting creative with this filler, changing up colors, adding some texture, or applying embellishments. If you've dipped into the world of arts and crafts, you most likely have some glitter around the house. Perhaps you've wondered about adding it to […]

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As you are getting ready to create your home masterpiece, you may be considering what kind of grout would be best to pull it all together. We have been researching and have found the best grout for mosaic arts in the décor. The best kind of grout for use with mosaics is sanded epoxy grout. […]

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.