Apply Mosaic Tiles and Grout
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What happens here
After the concrete structure has fully cured and the formwork has been removed, it's time to apply the mosaic tiles. Apply a layer of tile mortar to a section of the fire pit's exterior using a trowel. Firmly press the prepared mosaic tiles into the mortar, following your pre-planned pattern. Ensure there's a consistent gap between tiles for grouting. Continue this process around the entire circumference of the fire pit. Once all tiles are set and the mortar has dried (usually 24 hours), mix and apply grout to fill the spaces between the tiles using a grout float. Work the grout into all the crevices. After the grout has slightly set, use a damp sponge to wipe away any excess grout from the tile faces, revealing the clean mosaic pattern. Allow the grout to cure according to manufacturer instructions.
Goal: Decorate the fire pit exterior with mosaic tiles
Tools and materials
- Bucket Lowe's — Holding water for cleaning sponges
- Grout Float — Applying and spreading grout into tile joints
- Grout — Filling the gaps between mosaic tiles
- Mosaic Tiles — The decorative outer layer of the fire pit
- Sponge — Wiping off excess grout from tile surfaces
- Tile Mortar — Adhering the mosaic tiles to the concrete fire pit
- Trowel — Applying mortar evenly to the fire pit surface
- Water Tap water — Mixing grout and cleaning