How Do You Mix And Apply Mosaic Grout?
Grout is the finish to a mosaic project that makes it “pop.” Mixing and applying grout is messy but requires much less effort than designing or actually setting your tiles, or tesserae. Read on to learn how to mix and apply mosaic grout. Understand that a grout that matches tiles can smooth out the look of the piece but a contrasting grout will show it off to best advantage. Darker grouts provide more contrast. You need to decide what effect you want. Art supply firms sell gray and some other colors of sanded grout specifically for use with art pieces such as stones, broken crockery and other unusual materials. If your mosaic is to be installed on a floor or in a bathroom, however, it’s wiser to use a grout manufactured for bathroom tile. This is available in a wide variety of colors at most construction supply companies–or you may want to by pigment and mix your own color. If you choose to do this, however, remember that the grout will look different as it dries, so do a trial applic
