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Mosaic installation guide

Professional installation recommendations for long-lasting beauty and performance.

Subfloor or base:

It must be poured at least 4 days in advance. Installing mosaics immediately after pouring is not recommended, as staining may occur.

Recommended construction sequence:

Install mosaics at the end of a build/remodel. If installed first, they may be stained by carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, or masonry work.

Pre-soaking:

Soak mosaics in clean water for 15 to 20 minutes before installation to avoid drawing moisture from the mortar. Important note: once soaked, place them face-to-face standing upright while waiting to install. If the face remains wet in contact with the back for too long, the visible side may stain.

Handcrafted product:

Slight thickness variations are normal, so careful leveling is required. Attention: mosaics are not ground down; they are only polished and shined. Usually, leave a margin of about 4.5 to 5.0 cm from the base level to finished level, considering tile + mortar thickness.

Spacing and joints:

Keep approximately 2 mm between tiles. Mosaic tiles are not rectified flooring. Once installed, sweep and wash before sealing joints using a fluid slurry (water + white cement) so it penetrates all joints. Prefer slow-setting white cement.

Immediate cleaning:

After sealing joints with slurry, clean the tile surface immediately. It is very important to leave no residue.

Drying time:

Allow 2 to 4 weeks of drying depending on location, season, ventilation, and floor level. During this period, restrict traffic to avoid stains before polishing.

Polishing and shine:

Once dry, proceed to polish and shine. Mosaics are supplied without polishing/shining because this is normally done after installation. On walls, tables, or counters, use a matte or glossy sealer. On floors, traditional finish is polishing + shine.

Very important: mosaic should be either shined or sealed, but not both.