mosaic mural in shower

[Mica]

I want to create and install a ceramic mosaic mural in my bathroom. What would be the best way to tackle this project. Should I directly apply the tiles to the wall or layout the image first and install later. The mosaic image is a rather complicated one, so I'd be nervous about directly applying the tile to the wall. I'm a newbie when it comes to making mosaic murals...any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

[LM Ceramics]

i would say lay out your pattern first defintley before tiling it you ll have more time to visualise it first

[whitebeam]

Is your mosaic thinner than the face tiles

[wivers]

I'd speak to mossy girl mate ...she has the touch of a goddess with mosaics

[faithhealer]

I'd speak to mossy girl mate ...she has the touch of a goddess with mosaics

he means 'Mosaic Girl' Mica. Check her (Gisella) out in the members list

[Mica]

Thanks for all your suggestions. Some of the mosaic tiles might be thinner than the face tiles.

[timeless john]

Mica.

Its not easy to picture your mosaic design - complicated you say.
If your 'ceramic' mural is from pieces of tiles of different thicknesses then that in itself will pose a challenge - and I would suggest fixing direct to your shower wall keeping all face tiles level with the surrounding field tiles.
If your mural is from mosaic tiles/pieces of the same thickness then fix them first to a mesh and build out your mural area to level with field tiles.
We have 1or2 in our album of the latter method with some inlay borders which are built out to a thicker field tile.
Lets have a look at your design if we can be of any further assisstance. John.

[Mica]

http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/L11938917.jpg
Thanks John. The image is "The Embrace" by Gustav Klimt. I might modify the design for the sake of simplicity. I'm hoping to use ceramic tile (some handpainted and some ready mades). I can see your point about choosing tiles of the same thickness, although I was hoping to use a variety of materials for this mosaic mural. Hope you can open this link. Cheers. Mica

[timeless john]

WOW! - Now that does look interesting.
In my humble opinion I would go for a vibrant selection of coloured mosaics cut into a smalti size and fix to sheets - that way it may only take about a month of work rather than ....!
Inside a shower you want as flat a wall as possible - but it may loose some of the depth and texture that you may be looking for.
When I say good luck I mean GOOD LUCK.
JOHN.