Hi, doing some Mosaic at the moment ...it's got fine pattern on it that makes it really hard to clean up ....client has sovereign for the job but I'm gonna need to get something better ....what would you suggest ?

What type of mosaic...glass / porcelain etc ???

Is this the grout http://www.sovchem.co.uk/CorpWeb/Sov...20126%20V2.pdf

Depending on the colour Mapei Kerracolour FF or even SF if its white

Kev

What about Bal mosaic fix, I like it, you fix and grout with it.

Originally Posted by Fred

What about Bal mosaic fix, I like it, you fix and grout with it.

Are you sure ??

Originally Posted by Sir Ramic

Are you sure ??

Have I said some thing wrong?

Copied from Mosaic Fix Spec
"GROUTING
Grouting can be carried out as soon as the adhesive has cured, typically
after 16 hours depending on the type of tile and background. Use an
appropriate grouting material from the wide range of BAL cementitious
and epoxy grouts, i.e. BAL MICROFLEX, BAL EASYPOXY or BAL
MICROCOLOUR grouts.
Pre-grouting paper-faced mosaic:
1. Pre-grout mosaic sheets and remove surplus before fixing.
2. Place mosaic sheets in position and tap down to achieve full contact
with the adhesive. Ensure that the joints between sheets match the
joints between the mosaic tesserae.
3. Wet and carefully remove paper before the adhesive hardens
completely.
4. Clean off surplus adhesive and grout from the face of the mosaic.
5. Complete grouting."

Originally Posted by Sir Ramic

Copied from Mosaic Fix Spec
"GROUTING
Grouting can be carried out as soon as the adhesive has cured, typically
after 16 hours depending on the type of tile and background. Use an
appropriate grouting material from the wide range of BAL cementitious
and epoxy grouts, i.e. BAL MICROFLEX, BAL EASYPOXY or BAL
MICROCOLOUR grouts.
Pre-grouting paper-faced mosaic:
1. Pre-grout mosaic sheets and remove surplus before fixing.
2. Place mosaic sheets in position and tap down to achieve full contact
with the adhesive. Ensure that the joints between sheets match the
joints between the mosaic tesserae.
3. Wet and carefully remove paper before the adhesive hardens
completely.
4. Clean off surplus adhesive and grout from the face of the mosaic.
5. Complete grouting."

I've used Bal mosaic fix for fixing and grouting. I was only suggesting a method.

Originally Posted by Fred

I've used Bal mosaic fix for fixing and grouting. I was only suggesting a method.

Sorry Fred but IMO if adhesive was meant for grouting then they would call it "Fix & Grout" and they wouldnt need to make any grouts. I would be interested to hear comments from others.

Originally Posted by Fred

I've used Bal mosaic fix for fixing and grouting. I was only suggesting a method.

Fred, how do you get a decent finish?

Originally Posted by fred

i've used bal mosaic fix for fixing and grouting. I was only suggesting a method.

no no no no no no

I`d have to agree with the others it says on the bag adhesive not grout,but i could be wrong but Gaztech will tell you right from wrong

Grout and adhesive have different properties in their makeup. Thats why grout is a different product to adhesive. The sheds sell the mixed stuff and thats why its cr*p

Kev

Oh dear ...not another can of worms !

It's ceramic mosaic Dave ......Chinese ceramic too !!!!

Think the Mapei is looking like a good option at the mo - I was also thinking of using a temporary sealer too... I've got RSI with scrubbing it already ! lol

Originally Posted by AllurePTS

Oh dear ...not another can of worms !

It's ceramic mosaic Dave ......Chinese ceramic too !!!!

Think the Mapei is looking like a good option at the mo - I was also thinking of using a temporary sealer too... I've got RSI with scrubbing it already ! lol

Perfect

Kev

Why are you using a sealer on ceramic mosaics?

Originally Posted by deanotile

Why are you using a sealer on ceramic mosaics?

Its a temporary sealer to assist grout clean up Dean

Kev

it's got a very fine "waffle" pattern etched on it ....absolutely murder to clean