Asked on Mar 28, 2018
Is there a mat you can use to glue your own mosaic tiles?
by Rhonda S
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I have a project I want to work on while I'm in Texas but the table top is actually in California. Some mosaic tiles come already laid out on a mat that looks very much like a hooked rug mat. Do you think I could use such a mat to piece my mosaic, and carry it with me when I drive to California to install there?
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Deborah Clemons-Degraffenreid
on Mar 28, 2018
I think that would work, just don't forget to put something under it like parchment paper that you could peel off when you are ready to install it. -
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Ann
on Mar 28, 2018
Glue them, arranged, on the mat then it’s easy to glue the whole mat on the table top. Just be sure you have the correct dimensions of the table top. -
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Joy Coombs
on Mar 28, 2018
Yes, any fabric would work. You might invest in some double-sided carpet tape to keep your placements secure. -
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AmAtHome
on Mar 28, 2018
Yes! Here's an example of mesh available: https://www.delphiglass.com/mosaic-supplies/tools-supplies/mosaic-mesh?source=froogle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIie6d1aqP2gIVVLXACh0wBgCOEAQYASABEgJuTvD_BwE -
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Laura Cooper
on Mar 28, 2018
I've done this with Masonite. You can get really thin material and it's sturdy. A 4'x8' sheet should be around $7-8.- See 1 previous
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Edie Pfeifer
on Mar 28, 2018
there is a product made especially for this. It is called QuikStik fiberglass mesh, used for mosaic. Sticky on one side, holds the mosaic very well. I get mine at skeew.com. Google it, it may be available on Amazon, or other mosaic sites. You may want to google "mosaic supplies" as well.- See 1 previous
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Edie Pfeifer
on Mar 28, 2018
sorry, the web site is skeew.biz, and it's cheaper there than amazon -
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Terry Clark
on Mar 28, 2018
I would lay out your design after you have played with it , then take a picture of it, pick up your toys, box them, take them with you and recreate the prettiness when you are home, You may change your design mind when you see it in the intended area.- See 1 previous
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Rhonda S
on Apr 25, 2018
My Dad used to say "Drive fast so you won't be in danger as long." Thanks!
Deborah Clemons-Degraffenreid
on Mar 28, 2018
Ann
on Mar 28, 2018
Joy Coombs
on Mar 28, 2018
AmAtHome
on Mar 28, 2018
Laura Cooper
on Mar 28, 2018
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