Decoupage flower potsDecoupage flowerpotsFrag Mosaicceramic tile - and an ordinary clay pot turns into a colorful decor object or an original gift. We are sure that they will be delighted with this wonderful transformation. It is better to process the sharp edges of the fragments of tile with emery paper in order not to accidentally cut yourself. For fixing the mosaic, you can use either a regular adhesive compound or express glue with a high drying speed (the choice depends on how quickly you can put all the details). The joints between the mosaic elements should be cleaned of tile glue with a damp soft cloth or sponge.

  • The tiles are placed face down on a strong and stable wooden surface, covered with an old cloth and broken with a hammer.
  • The dry adhesive mixture is placed in a rubber container.and pour the necessary amount of water. The solution is thoroughly stirred and, after obtaining a homogeneous mass, is applied to the surface of the pot with a notched trowel.
  • Following the artistic concept, the tile fragments are fixed to the pot with light pressure. The seams between the fragments should be made as narrow as possible.
  • Then the seams between the mosaic elements are filled with grout using a rubber trowel. As in the case of tile adhesive, the work is carried out with rubber gloves
  • The edge of the pot is covered with grout. A spatula made of soft polyurethane foam is used to apply the composition.
  • When the seams dry out, remove the excess grout with a soft cloth or a piece of foam sponge.
  • Flawless seams make it easy!

    The seams between the tiles should becarefully and carefully filled. Accidental voids need to be grouted. If, processing the seams, you slightly overdid it and “stopped” at the colored glaze, be sure to remove the excess fugue. Wipe even the dried grout is easy. For this, it is better to use regular foam rubber. Cut a piece of suitable size, moisten it with warm water and squeeze well. Cleaning a new outfit with a sponge that is too wet can damage the just hardened grout. You will need

    • Ceramic tiles left over from your or your friends' renovations.
    • Tile adhesive Mapei Adesilex (Mapei, Italy), 5 kg packaging – 300 RUR.
    • Mapei Ultracolor plus grout (Mapei), 2 kg package – 170 rub.

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