What is the difference between polished
finish and tumbled finish? What type of surface finish should I choose?
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Polished finish looks more shining and cooler. Mosaic with polished finish
gives richer colors, with straight cutting sides and corners. Tumbled finish
mosaic has a stony matt surface, an aged look, and a warmer tone, with rounded
off edges and corners.
I would like to install mosaics
by myself, how do I do it?
Our mosaics are back-mounted on mesh paper and are installed the same way
as the regular tiles. The installation procedures basically are:
1) Setting using thin-set
2) Grouting
3) Cleaning
4) Sealing mosaic and grout with sealer
However we always recommend installation of mosaics by professional installers
with experience of mosaic work.
Can I install mosaics in wet
areas?
We do not recommend installation of mosaics in wet areas unless proper
waterproof adhesive, grouting and coating are applied, and the job is
done by a professional installer.
How do I take care of marble
mosaics?
Marbles and cement base grout are porous and are recommended to be sealed
by proper sealer. Surface-coating type sealers usually enhance color of
the stone while penetrating sealers retain the natural color. Sealed surfaces
should be tested periodically for effectiveness.
Ongoing preventive maintenance can usually reduce the need of problem-solving
maintenance. Use a neutral cleaner with a pH between 7 to 10 and avoid
all-purpose cleaners or soaps containing water-soluble inorganic or crystallizing
salts, harmful alkali or acids.
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