A designer or renovator chooses mosaics because they are eye-catching and easy to install. You can also create your own bespoke design features with them. You will find mosaics being used in various ingenious ways in many high-end bars and hotels. Here are a few factors that can help you choose the right mosaic sheets according to your needs:
- Materials, lengths, and patterns: Mosaic is available in tile-like square panels that are held together with a fabric mesh that are fixed to walls and floors. The most common types are glass, natural stone, ceramic, and metal, which can be used to create stunning patterns and subtle accents. Mosaic sheets are one square foot in size. However, the number and size of the chips on each sheet will vary.
- Durability: Mosaic can be used in kitchens, bathrooms, and utility rooms where you need a waterproof and easy-to-clean surface.
- Current trends: Mosaic is preferred by people when combined with natural stone displays, or used as border accents. The unique fusion of modern glass and ageless stone make these mosaics stand out.
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Looking to get answers to your questions? Here are a few of the most common questions that our team gets:
What is the Difference Between Regular Tile and Mosaic?
A tile is a single piece of material cut in a uniform shape that can be put together in different patterns to cover a surface. Mosaic tile comes in different combinations of sizes, shapes, and materials to create a unique surface covering. Installing mosaic tiles on the kitchen backsplash instantly beautifies the wall.
How Do You Clean Mosaic tiles?
Our experts at Marquis Tile in Windsor recommend using a non-acidic, anti-bacterial cleaner to clean Mosaic tiles that may be sensitive to certain cleaning agents. Before buying mosaic tiles in Windsor, connect with one of our team members for recommendations.
Is Mosaic Tiles Perfect for Bathroom Floor?
Yes. Bathroom floors or shower floors have slopes, shapes, and drains, and due to the size of Mosaic tiles being smaller, they are perfect for all these conditions. The bathroom is a key area that requires consideration when choosing your flooring material. Secondly, the combination of grout and smaller tile can provide improved slip resistance, which one needs in bathroom flooring.
Are Mosaic Tiles Easier to Install?
Yes, compared to standard tiles, mosaic tiles are easier to install. For example, one needs to have special equipment to cut the regular tile, and the mesh sheet that mosaic tiles are attached to is easy to cut. Mosaic tiles are small, which removes the possibility of you ending up with a row of awkward cut tiles, which is the case with regular tiles.
How Come Mosaic Tiles Are So Expensive?
These tiles are a combination of intricate patterns that are mounted to a paper sheet, making the particular task labour-intensive. This is one of the reasons why you will find a price per square foot of Mosaic tiles more expensive than a regular tile.
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