Types of mosaic adhesives
Mosaic adhesives are divided into cement-based mosaic adhesives and polymer mosaic adhesives according to materials. Cement-based mosaic binder is usually gray powder, which needs to be mixed with appropriate amount of water before use. Polymer mosaic adhesive is a liquid material and can be used directly.
Steps of using cement-based mosaic adhesive
1. Prepare tools and materials. Need to prepare mosaic collage, cement-based mosaic adhesive, water, mixer, scraper and other tools.
2. Clean the foundation wall. Clean the foundation wall to ensure that the surface is smooth and dry.
3. Stir the mosaic adhesive. Mix the cement-based mosaic adhesive and water according to the proportion on the package and stir evenly until a uniform paste is formed.
4. Apply adhesive. Spread the mixed binder evenly on the foundation wall with a scraper.
5. Collage mosaic. Paste the mosaic collage on the base wall coated with adhesive according to the design requirements.
6. Organize mosaics. Scrape off the excess glue on the mosaic surface with a scraper to ensure that the mosaic surface is smooth and beautiful.
7. Wait for drying. Let the mosaic adhesive dry naturally for 24 hours.
Steps of using polymer mosaic adhesive
1. Prepare tools and materials. Need to prepare mosaic collage, polymer mosaic adhesive, scraper and other tools.
2. Clean the foundation wall. Clean the foundation wall to ensure that the surface is smooth and dry.
3. Apply adhesive. Apply polymer mosaic adhesive on the foundation wall and apply it evenly with a scraper.
4. Collage mosaic. Paste the mosaic collage on the base wall coated with adhesive according to the design requirements.
5. Organize mosaics. Scrape off the excess glue on the mosaic surface with a scraper to ensure that the mosaic surface is smooth and beautiful.
6. Wait for drying. Let the mosaic adhesive dry naturally for 24 hours.
Matters needing attention of mosaic adhesive
1. Before using mosaic adhesive, the foundation wall must be dry, flat and clean.
2. When using cement-based mosaic adhesive, the adhesive and water must be mixed evenly according to the proportion on the package to avoid adverse consequences.
3. When using polymer mosaic adhesive, it is necessary to pay attention to its viscosity to avoid unstable flow.
4. When using mosaic adhesive, it is necessary to pay attention to its construction temperature, which is generally above 5℃ before construction.
5. In the process of construction, we should pay attention to the position and direction of mosaic collage to ensure that it meets the design requirements.