5 Tips to Install Octagon Mosaic Tiles

Mosaic tiles found in the Octagon pattern came into being from the Victorian Era. The tiles are used on bathroom floors. Before putting the tiles, try to know some of the tips. This would help you place the tiles in the correct pattern. 

Tips for Proper Installing Mosaic Tiles on Floor

• First, the mosaic sheets are placed on the floor where you wish to install it. Place the tiles in such a way so that the corners fix in its place easily. It is important to measure the edges of the octagon shaped tiles. Try to lock the sheets in the correct way to create the right pattern that you want from the tiles. 
• Before you fix the tiles permanently on the floor, draw the outlines with chalk. Here, you can use tile spacers in order to maintain a straight line of placing the tiles on the floor. Also, make sure that you cut the tiles along its perimeter. The tiles that would touch the wall should be cut properly. 
• Therefore, it is important to check the tiles fitting before its final installation. 
• You should spread a thin layer of mortar on the floor where you wish to install the mosaic tiles. You have to place the mortar until it is uniformly placed on the floor. This would further prevent the mortar from going in between the grout lines in the tiles pattern. 
• When placing the mosaic tiles make sure that you place it correctly and smooth the sheet with your hand. Following this, you have to place a board on the tiles and rub it properly. 
• After this, avoid stepping on the tiles for some time and leave it undisturbed until the mortar dries up. 
• To keep the surface of the floor clean, you can clean it with the help of damp grout sponge. You should rinse it in a circular motion and afterwards let it dry for 24 hours.

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