After selecting the desired mosaic tile style, many people are baffled by the process of installing tiles. Mosaic has different types and is gradually loved by consumers because of its skid resistance, wear resistance, water resistance, versatility, and rich colors. But how to properly lay mosaic tiles? Let's take a look at the installation and maintenance of mosaic tiles.

How to Lay & Clean Mosaic Tile - Mosaic Tile Installation and Maintenance Guide

Below are the steps for mosaic tile installation, adjust it according to the actual application. 

Step 1: the first thing is to check the texture, specification, and model of mosaic materials. Mosaic materials with good materials are not only conducive to paving, but also have a relatively long service life.

Step 2: the most basic treatment of the wall surface flattens the wall surface to keep it smooth and flat. Uneven walls are not conducive to the paving and leveling of mosaic.

Step 3: measure the size of mosaic materials and make marks on the wall. According to the size of each mosaic, draw lines on the wall. Generally, three mosaic materials are paved together. Therefore, the specific paving position of the three mosaics shall be planned in advance.

Step 4: prepare mosaic tile glue in advance. Apply mosaic tile glue on a large area in the planned area, but remember not to go beyond the scope of marking. Use a smooth ash shovel to apply the glue evenly, and then use a flat plank to pad the mosaic tile, and gently tap with a rubber hammer to make the mosaic tile more compact with the wall.

Step 5: carry out pointing at the interface of tiles. In order to ensure the perfect paving of mosaic tiles, the joints of tiles need to be pointed. Prepare the joint sealant, and use the mortar shovel to evenly pour the joint sealant into the gap at the interface of mosaic tiles to ensure that the gap of each paste is filled and evenly filled.

Step 6: the final cleaning work after the above processes are completed, the paving of mosaic tiles is roughly completed. It is only necessary to clean up the residual materials of the mosaic wall after the joint sealant is completely dry. When cleaning, pay attention to preparing two buckets, one containing detergent and the other containing clean water. First, wipe the wall with a rag dipped in detergent, and then clean it with clean water. Only in this way can the mosaic wall be truly clean.

How to Clean and Maintain Mosaic Tiles after Installation?

1. Wipe with clean water cotton cloth. Clean mosaic tiles with clean water and cotton cloth with good water absorption. Because the surface of the mosaic is relatively flat, it is not easy to hide dirt, so it is very convenient to clean.

2. The surface of mosaics with brightener is relatively flat, so it is not easy to hide stains. However, if there are stains on the surface, a brightener can be used to improve the gloss of tiles after cleaning, so as to keep the surface of mosaics bright.

3. Detergent scrubbing. If it is the floor and there is no drainage system on the floor, first suck it with a vacuum cleaner, then add water with detergent and wipe it with a wrung rag. Be sure to use neutral detergent.

4. Clean the tiles regularly and timely. After the tiles are paved, the surface of the tiles must be cleaned in time and kept clean. Then, the tiles should be cleaned and maintained regularly and timely. They should be cleaned once a week. In ordinary times, heavy objects should also be prevented from hitting.