MOSAIC MESH: How to Tile + Grout BEFORE Adhering to a Final Substrate

[@tessasmallwood4368]

Hi Julie! Do you have any videos on how you attach the mesh to the final substrate? Thank you!

[@margaretdougherty7480]

HI Julie, Thank you so much for your great videos. I am new to mosiac art. I've learne alot from you already. Would it be possible to video how you would attach a piece of mesh mosiac art to its final substrate? Thanks again and best regards, Margaret

[@elizabethdodsdivers1922]

Hello Julie, Hope your Wrist is on the mend. I've been enjoying again, and again, some of the videos you have. Quick question for you, where can I buy Mosaic Mesh? Keep those videos coming. Happy Memorial Day.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Elizabeth! Thank you for the well wishes!😊 My wrist is on the mend!! WOO HOO! In the description portion of this video, you'll find a list (with links) of everything I used, including the mosaic mesh. It's great stuff! Happy Memorial Day to you too! Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!💗

[@BobBevill]

Thank you. I will combine this technique to replace 1-by-1 inch bathroom tiles that i have only a limited supply to repair water damage around the bathtub and toilet. My problem in the past is that when repairing 1-to-4 tiles in a bathroom floor with grout and no intermediate substrate, the wood substrate bends and bows over time, making the tiles pop out within 6 months, and I get to start all over again. I am hoping this technique (with the mesh in between the tile and wood substrate) will have a more permanent bonding effect to all of the foot traffic and bending subfloor wood substrate. Thank you.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Derpy-Unicorn! I know exactly what you mean. I'm not sure the mesh will provide *that kind* of support. Your wood floor may continue to bow and the issue will keep happening. Ideally, you need a stronger subflooring option. If you think of it, report back if it works out. I'm curious. Good luck! Keep creating and I'm glad you're here!🔥

[@michellelalonde4918]

I cannot wait to try this! Thanks, Julie, for another great video!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Michelle! Woo hoo! It's a really fun technique. Enjoy!! Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@rupashukla5916]

Very inspiring 😊

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Rupa! Awww, thanks so much! Great to hear you enjoyed the video.😊 There are so many possibilities with this method. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🙌

[@TahloolaDarlin]

Julie, your tips and teachings are wonderful. I am slowly purchasing tools and materials needed. The mosaic mesh you recommended is not available. Can you please recommend another so that I don’t purchase the wrong thing?

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi there! YAY! I'm so glad you're getting value from my videos. 😊 The mosaic mesh link has been updated in the video description. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Keep creating and I'm glad you're here!✨

[@mariaphilomena1422]

I really like this idea it seems a little less intimidating in a way I just don't know where to find the mesh so hopefully you've got a link in your description, my biggest issue so far with the mosaics I've done is I am not good at timing when I should start wiping off the grout... I'm either wiping it off too soon or too late or the sponge I'm using is too damp. Not giving up! Love your videos and love your channel!!!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Maria! Thanks for your kind words and support of my channel! A link to the mesh is included in the materials list which is in the description below the video. You'll be able to read more about it. Super handy stuff. Comes in adhesive-backed and non-adhesive. I keep both varieties in the studio. Here's a suggestion, after you're done applying grout, set a timer on your phone for 10 minutes, and hang out with your mosaic. As exciting as watching paint dry!😂 This will give you a gauge of how quickly (or slowly) the grout is drying. Things such as humidity and air flow can affect it. And if you're cleaning off with a sponge, you don't want it to be too wet. Get the excess water out before using it. Hope that helps. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@mariaphilomena1422]

@@JulieWeilbacher Thanks Julie! I'm going to order some mesh since it's not too expensive and I appreciate your reply & encouragement so much! ❤️🌺❤️

[@juliamclain3052]

Hi Julie. Your videos are excellent. Does one of them address how to adhere a pregrouted section of tile onto the wall and also how large can that section be. Thank you so much!

[@timeenuf4200]

Amazing and so clear as always. Love your videos and your referencing other videos that are applicable. Thank you so much.

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Time Enuf! Thanks for your kind words. Great to hear you enjoyed the video.😊 Yes, I will always reference any additional videos that might be helpful. Let's reduce the learning the curve and get to the good stuff! Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@annebrown9787]

What glue to use adhering the mosaic to the substrate ? In my case onto wood

[@pmarlowe1638]

Another great tutorial! Had not thought of doing this but now can’t wait to try it. If you were installing this to a vertical surface, would you use thinset as your adhesive? Thanks!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi P Marlowe! Great to hear you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!😊 For a vertical surface I would definitely use fortified thinset as the adhesive. I would also try to use less adhesive. In other words, use just enough adhesive to to adhere the pieces to the mesh, and then allow the thinset to do the rest of the adhering work for you. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@joychip5994]

How big did the squares need to be on the mesh? If you’re doing relatively small pieces does it have to be another word gauge or bigger pieces a wider gauge? I’m never sure so I’ve never bought any

[@mariawilson2595]

Wow ! thank you , I have just watched this video and I am hooked ! I intend to mosaic a lizard on mesh ,then secure him on a concrete slab, thank you xxxxxxxxxxxx

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Maria! YES!! Great to hear you enjoyed the video and will use it on a project. A mosaic lizard!🌟 Have fun with it! Keep creating and I'm glad you're here!🙌

[@dianetoor3117]

Love your videos. Can this process be used with various thickness tessera and flip to have a flat smooth front?

[@deeannhansen1469]

Good morning Ms Julie. Do you need to prep your final substrate before applying it??

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Dee Ann! Well, that depends on your final substrate. Wood? YES! This will show you how: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2OTaquCbaaKisU. Cement board, or glass for example.....no. It's a great option for reasons I mentioned in the video. Keep creating and I'm glad you're here!🔥

[@khovater]

So, I was getting ready to use mesh for some glass stones and was going to use weld bond and dark gray thin set, but according to this video, I see that I might need to use a white thin set. Now what should I do? Should I use the white thin set to adhere it and just use the gray to grout it?

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi there! I would use the white thinset to adhere your tesserae to the mesh so that the mesh doesn't shot through....and then use whatever grout you like. Keep creating and I'm thankful you're here!🔥

[@juniper8x]

How do you adhere the finished mesh tile piece to a backing like wood? Thank you

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi juniper8x! Make sure the wood is prepped first -- this video will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2OTaquCbaaKisU -- and then I would use a cement-based adhesive. In the US that would be thinset-mortar. Keep creating and I'm glad you're here!🔥

[@elizabethdodsdivers1922]

Hi Julie, It's me again. Figured out what you meant by Hearted-Comments, all the way to the bottom..........! I Found a Celtic swirly pattern, so will be trying the mesh method. I'll feel safer doing this than straight on the box. Again, keep those videos coming. Fourth of July is coming up soon, you and your family have a Safe and Enjoyable time. Cheerio the nooo, Elizabeth

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Elizabeth! Working on mesh has some major advantages. I hope you enjoy it. Keep creating and I’m so thankful you’re here!💗

[@srcryer]

I really enjoy all your videos. I have a question, I've been cutting some stained glass for mosaics, after assembly i have found the edges and points to be very sharp, do you smoothe all the edges before setting them in the adhesive?

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi srcryer! Thanks for your kind words.😊 Great to hear you're enjoying my videos! Yes, I often sand or grind down sharp points and edges. I think this video will be helpful to you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5K2gYWonbychKM. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@cindycarlyle7398]

I am starting a project I've been thinking about for a long time. I am experienced with regular tile laying, and have done a couple mosaic projects. I saw this technique and was wondering if this might be the best technique to use. Here's my project....I am making stairs for the side of my hill by my front door. Instead of putting boring pavers down, I've made my own and want to mosaic them. The pavers are 17" X12 1/2". There will be 22 pavers in total (it's a big hill!) Since there are so many, I wanted to take my time and have fun, not make it a chore! Since we want to use the stairs now, I am making all the pavers now. I considered pressing the tiles into the paver when I pour it, but that limits you on time and seems more stressful instead of fun. What would you do? Apply the thinset directly to the paver and mosaic them one at a time, or use this technique? I love your videos! I've learned so much. Thank you!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Cindy! Thanks so much for your kind words.😊 It's great to hear you're getting value from my videos. What a project you've got planned. Using mesh for your mosaic pavers is how I would go about this project. Work indoors on your studio table, at your leisure!, and then apply thinset directly to the clean paver and then your mesh mosaic on top. Let it dry/cure before you grout. I've got a couple videos to help you with this. Check out this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWWQf5ugmK2spsk; and this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3vUi4hrqsiAlc0. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@karenjoncour6151]

Thanks for the tutorial! You mentioned not to use this method for a large mosaic. Would there be any difficulties if you did a whole group of smaller panels this way and then assembled them into one larger mosaic?

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Karen! Great to hear you enjoyed the video. You could do a larger group of small panels, especially if their final substrate is a horizontal surface. My reference in the video was to mural mosaics in particular. For vertical surfaces I would try to use less adhesive on the mesh. In other words, use just enough adhesive to adhere the pieces to the mesh, and then allow the thinset to do the rest of the adhering work for you. Keep creating my friend and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@laurawalker546]

Can you use this method for a brick or stone outside? What would you use? Thank you. I am brand new and haven't done anything yet

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Laura! Yes! Mosaic mesh is waterproof. Check out this video which will help you with creating an outdoor mosaic using mesh + plus the correct adhesive to use: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIqoYomqYqt5faM....and then check out this video on how to seal your grout for outdoors: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3vUi4hrqsiAlc0. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@reginmaxx8519]

❤❤❤ gracias 🙏

[@JulieWeilbacher]

You're welcome! I'm glad you got value from the video. Keep creating and I'm thankful you're here!🔥

[@patsyw6477]

Wouldn't it be easier and safer to pull the plastic off of the design rather than the design off the plastic? Great video! Thanks!

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Patsy! It's great to hear you enjoyed the video.😊 You can pull the plastic off either way, just depends on the size of your mosaic. Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@didibagalwa8614]

Noted....

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi there! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Keep creating and I'm thankful you're here!🔥

[@sundaysunshine2925]

Is there a difference between mosaic Mesh and fiberglass drywall mesh ?

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Sunday! Mosaic mesh is fiberglass mesh. Check the description below the video and you'll see a link for it so you can read up more. It's sold in a nice variety of measurements. And it's available in adhesive-backed and non-adhesive. I keep both on hand in the studio. Super helpful! Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🔥

[@mariawilson2595]

@@JulieWeilbacher hhaaa I have some builders mesh i can use that !

[@michalabakes9174]

Yes but tiles didn't stick

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi MichalaBakes! I'm sorry to hear that. What adhesive did you use?

[@michalabakes9174]

@@JulieWeilbacherI tried PVA glue, Gorilla glue and grout, so not sure

[@JulieWeilbacher]

@@michalabakes9174 It sounds like maybe there wasn't enough adhesive under the tesserae. The grouting process also needs to be a little gentler than a typical mosaic project on a hard substrate.

[@jdmosaics]

@@michalabakes9174 what type of mesh did you use? Any type of plastic or Nylon type mesh is not recommended, fibreglass tilers mesh is best especially with a cement based tile adhesive. Cheers

[@yvonneschimmel453]

I didn’t think that can be done lol

[@JulieWeilbacher]

Hi Yvonne! Isn't it crazy how you can mosaic on something flimsy like that? It's a great substrate to work with. Lots of possibilities! Keep creating and I'm so glad you're here!🙌

[@yvonneschimmel453]

@@JulieWeilbacher this made me think of the saying where there’s is a will there’s a way! What I love about this art form is the possibilities are unlimited. It can expand your creativity,skills and imagination! Thank you for letting me be here and experience and feel your love and excitement for this art! Many can never teach it which such skill and fun! Your one amazing artist!