Ask the Builder: DIY mosaic tile? You can do it
Q: Tim, I need your guidance. I want to do a large mosaic tile floor in my new room addition. I have no clue where to start. I’ve never done tile work before. Do you think I’m crazy for attempting this? If not, what can you share to ensure success? I don’t want to goof up and have to rip it up. There will be some heavy furniture on the floor. Is that an issue? —Rebecca T., Tuscon, Ariz.
A: Who doesn’t love an eye-popping, drop-dead gorgeous mosaic tile floor? It’s possible for a beginner to lay a mosaic tile floor as a DIY project, but as with many things, you need to take baby steps first.
Mosaic tile is a blend of artistic skills and tile craft. I’ve seen mosaic tile installations that make my eyes hurt because they were poorly thought out or the installer/artist rushed the job. Let’s unpack the project by splitting it into two parts.
Let’s discuss the artistic aspect first. I’m not an artist, but I know enough to realize that a mosaic tile scene can either be abstract or represent something you or another person would recognize. For example, you might be trying to create a mosaic of the mountain scene at sunrise she sees from a window looking out of her room addition. It could be a mosaic of a flower or a pet. There are countless things you might try to recreate using small colored pieces of tile.
Having never done this before, you should start small. I’d try to create some small tile mosaics that measured maybe 2 feet by 4 feet. That gives you enough real estate to create something that you might recognize or something abstract.
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