How Do You Make A Mosaic From Broken Tiles?
• Get an idea in your head of what kind of mosaic you would like to make. Sketch a basic drawing of what you would like it to look like when it finishes. This can be as detailed as you want, but it just has to give you a guide. • Next, head over to your local hardware or floor store and select and buy the tiles you would like to use. This includes color and texture, or anything that you like. You could also go dumpster diving to find old tiles. These should be ceramic. (If your mosaic will be used where it may be subjected to freezing temperatures, the tiles should be porcelain that is frost resistant.) You may want to purchase a tile cutter if you are looking for a dramatic, organized mosaic with square pieces. You should also buy some tile adhesive and cement. • With your safety glasses and protective gloves on, throw your tiles at any hard object, or simply drop them. In order to avoid major scratches, lay a thin comforter over the ground. Or score and cut with the tile cutter. Thes
Instead of throwing away broken tile, use it for a mosaic project. Broken tiles are more versatile than square tiles and are easy to use in any design. You can attach them to any surface, from walls to table tops to vases, to create a custom piece of art. Decide on a pattern. Sketch it on paper. Use carbon paper to transfer the pattern to the surface you’re going to cover. Select the tiles that you want. To break them, drop them on a concrete surface or wrap them in a towel and hit them with a hammer. Use a utility knife to score the surface of the piece. Mix white glue with water. Coat the surface with the glue mixture. Prepare thin-set mortar according to the manufacturer’s directions. Trowel a thin layer of mortar over the surface of the piece. Place the broken tile on the surface. Use the pattern as a guide. Let the mortar dry according to the manufacturer’s directions. Mix grout according to the package directions. Add acrylic paint to color the grout, if desired. Smear grout over
