Mosaic mesh
Using mesh is a great method to make a mosaic. The mosaic can be made the correct way up in the warmth of the workshop and then moved to its final location.Can be use anywhere.
These rolls are 1 meter wide (Except 30 x 30cm sheet)
Fine mesh mesh size 2mm hole
Buying multiples of a meter? Mesh will be cut from roll at desired length.
To use the mesh
1/ Firstly put your design on the work bench. (Pin this out)
2/ On top of this put cling film. Pin this out. (Pin this out)
3/ On top of that put the mash. Pin this out. (Pin this out)
4/ Using a paintbrush, use waterproof PVA glue (available cheaply from any builders) paint it on to the mesh and stick your tiles face upwards on to the mesh.
5/ Once you design is complete and the PVA is dry you will be able to lift it up and or turn it over.
6/ peel the cling film from the back of your design.
7/ Put a thin 1.5mm flat layer of adhesive on the wall or where ever you design will be installed.
8/ You will be able to lift your design up in one piece and press the whole thing into the adhesive.
9/ If is to large to move in one piece simply cut it up on the work bench with a sharp blade between the tiles in usable sixes and reassemble on the wall
10/ Once the adhesive has gone off grout in the normal way.