Thanks for all these great videos! I've been wanting to do mosaics for a while. Last weekend I found a bunch of tiny ceramic tiles at a thrift store and it's on!!! I needed info about a backing material for outdoor use so I can make tops for table frames that have been neglected for years!
Thank you for the clear and informative presentation! I am interested in creating a mosaic table for our garden and have a few questions I was hoping someone could help with. What (if anything) would you advise using between the Wedi-boards and the table base? (the primary goal here would be to add strength) The boards available here are available in a array of thicknesses, but are always 60 cm wide. I would like to make a table 90 cm wide and 200 cm long. Do you have advice on how to join 2 boards together in order to create a suitable width? Also, how do I chose the best thickness?
Some sort of support system is probably needed given size. There are 2 videos on channel about tables, they may provide some insights, I'll put links at end of this exchange. Exactly how engineered depends on the actual table construction. To join boards (I've done many times) a combination of A/R mesh tape, thin-set and creating a few channels in the boards to span some sort of counter strength - sounds worse than it is and easier if I can send you a photo. You'll need to email me, I cannot attach photos here. It is a great question, I'll add to my list of video to make. email: contact@maverickmosaics.com the table videos are: th-cam.com/video/-h48bfGDKx0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=OrYhiGw5IxBadn0T. th-cam.com/video/IPRfPiXWvdc/w-d-xo.html
Thank you! So informative. I have used tee nuts and washers on some of my work done on Go Board. I have two small works of 1/2 Go Board, 10" x 10" and then the second one 7" x 15" (a bunny shape). Can I get away with not using the washers on these small works? When do you recommend using washers?
I only skip washers if the finished work is really, really lightweight. The other factor is the weight of tesserae, adhesive, grout, etc. I almost always use at least a washer on the front side (referring to Wedi-washer), I figure it would be such a pain to fix after the fact. If you check with a local tile distributor, you can probably buy a box of 100 for less than $20 - you'll be set for years! Heck you can get 50 on amazon "prime" for $7! amzn.to/3IRCGRt
@@MakeitMosaics Thank you. I am using tee nuts on small works and was wondering if I could not use the washers that are placed on the back underneath the D rings. Kim is not using them in the above video however I have seen them being shown in mosaic books, online groups, etc. I appreciate your help and wonderful videos!
I like your work very much. It reminds me so much of the mosaic works of the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas. Have you seen their mosaics? Mosaic art is the main theme all around the hotel.
I have watched several of these videos over the past few days and wow, thank you. I have learned so much. I am doing an outside cafe table that I already have . I am planning to lay the Go Board I purchases over the thin metal base and following the installation process you taught in another video. My question is can I seal the edges with the Go Board sealant that comes in a tube?
Jennifer, Finishing table edges is always an issue. I have used the sealant but I suspect it is a chalk like substance. I am not sure what the finished result will be. Best to do a small test piece. Let us know!
Yes you definately can. The key is the t-nut. The shank portion needs to be slightly shorter than thickness as your board. You also have to keep weight in mind. Durock is heavier so if the piece is to big there is a small possibility it can pull the t-nut through. If you are hanging a full or half sheet it would be important to use a french cleat attached in multiple locations along the cleat so that you distribute the hanging weight and it is not reliant on only two fasteners.
I find that I need to add a piece to the back of mosaics at the bottom in order to make them lay perpendicular to the wall, rather than tipping. I am wondering if there is a way to eliminate this by perhaps placing the wiring on the back at a different distance from the top than the usual 1/3 down from the top. Any suggestions? Most clients do not want the French cleat if they have to do it. So the wire is the general request for hangable mosaics.
For sure you can do D-rings and a wire. The thing is the cleat is way more stable and really not that difficult to install. It is especially preferred if the artwork is heavy.
I usually use 1/2” because less chance of a bow. For really small work 1/4” fine. Because I buy by the sheet I typically get 1/2” just because I don’t want to own too much.
Thanks for the video. Home Depot sells a waterproof backer board in 1/2" thickness called "XPS Foam Waterproof Backer Board Underlayment for Wall Tile and Stone" and I was wondering if this can be used similarly to the WediBoard. It seems to be much less expensive with similar specs. Has anyone ever tried this board? What benefit is there with the more expensive WediBoard? Appreciate any help.
Yes indeed there are many alternative, less costly, products. I am not exactly familiar with the product you site, it may require a scratch coat for thin-set mortar before beginning, read the manufacturer's recommendations. The benefit of using Wedi is it is a proven product, that being said I have used many of the alternatives.
Hi, since Wedi board is not easily find in local hardware stores in the US, which will be the best comparable one to use? My mosaic will be 48x32” and will fully outdoors, displayed on a metal frame with a stand. Thank you
Wedi is only carried retail buy the sheet by tile distributors. Home Depot and Lowes sell but you have to buy a pallet ($$$). My other "go to" is Go Board, which I can purchase from a local tile place where I also purchase Wedi, grout and thin-set from. It is always helpful, and usually cheaper, to purchase those materials from a tile distributor (Dal Tile, Morris Tile, Conestoga - to name a few). For your project, you will need one sheet of either Wedi or Go Board, and depending on your tessarae weight, you might want to do some sort of brace on the back unless screwing the board directly to the wall. Here is the link to the Wedi store locator, wedicorp.com/en/where-to-buy/. Witsend Mosaic may be able to do for you, but not sure about shipping, they are in WI.
You can get whole sheets from most tile distributors, cut smaller from witsendmosaic.com/mosaic-bases-frames-substrates/wediboard-lightweight-substrates.html
Hello! I’m attempting a bird feeder (with half teacup) and WediBoard. Instead of using the hanging system, I thought to drill two holes to thread wire through to hang from a tree. My question is the inside of the holes will have exposed foam. Should I coat the inside with thinset? Thank you!
The foam will not degrade, you could just paint it. But be mindful of the over all weight of the finished piece, will the wire pull on the Wedi and over time maybe split it? The washers prevent that from happening.
OMG I just saw this, sorry for delay in answering, and sorry I don't have an exact answer. Your best bet is to take a piece of substrates with you to an Ace Hardware type place (a store where humans can help you and you can purchase individual units, vs pre packaged).
Can you please tell me if you have a video about inserting larger 2x6 foot pieces into metal housing for outdoor display. Do these pieces need to be bolted to the frame using D rings similar to direct to wall methods? And could you recommend a product to brigde the gap between the finished mosaic surface and the steel casing to prevent water lodging. Many thanks ps. found this video very informative.
I do not have such a video. If your metal is non-rust and you use a Wedi type product substrste, appropriate adhesive and tiles all should be fine. Water always finds a way out especially if a vertical display, if concerned find descreet places in the metal to drill weep holes. Better to give the water an escape route than allowing it to pool. I do not understand what you mean by casing, decorative edging? This is Bonnie answering.
@@MakeitMosaics thanks so much for that Bonnie. The casing I referred to was infact the metal housing. I have seen some artwork in metal casing have a putty type product packed into the gap between housing and substrate. I just wondered if you had any idea what that was. Seperately can a large wedi board (full size) successfully be inserted into a metal casing using D rings as the main means of support. Thanks so much
I will try to answer here, but if not clear please email me a photo (bonnie@maverickmosaics.com). For the Wedi-type substrate, you need the Wedi-type washers to avoid having screws push through the substrate, then D-ring can go on back of that "unit" (see the video titled "Preparing Wedi Edges", shows washer/D-ring assembly) although with heavy pieces I am inclined to use a cleat as it can accept more weight and evenly distributes the weight of the artwork. Good luck. I like when folks build big for outside!
@@MakeitMosaics hi Bonnie, seen your video and found it very informative. Lots of food for thought. All prepped and excited now to play around with hanging options. Inspired. Thank you so much 🥰
Towards end of video Kim demonstrates painting edge if for interior, if work is for outside display this video shows a recommended process th-cam.com/video/H4-FbYWlhd8/w-d-xo.html, Good luck!!
Where to buy Wendi board and can I attach a cement board cutout I’ve made to a Wedi board that is also covered in quick dry cement before the mosaic pieces go on.
Wedi website has a store locator. Depending on your country, in USA we have many tile distributors and they sell these types of substrates. I do not fully understand the second part of your question, you want to attach your cut out to Wedi, but why?
@@MakeitMosaics I am making a 3 and half foot cut out of Eve and have done her body sitting down facing backwards I want to attach her to another board so she sticks out further from than the rest of the mosaic. She has cement added to her body making her buttocks and hair stick out further. Then I will add a pond scene around her like the garden of Eden
@@tammyhiller1821 Ohhhh, you are doing a "layered"l work. Yes you can attach her to another board to get that dimension. In theory you can adhere the 2 pieces together with thin-set, but depending on weight may require bolting into the wall. It is an engineering challenge. You go girl!
Thank you for demystifying hangers and for introducing alternatives to Wedi!
Very informative. I learned a lot.
Glad it was helpful!
Absolutely great instructional video. Thanks for sharing!
You are very welcome, thanks for being a fan. Mosaics take a lot of TIME and TREASURE, the substrate is the foundation.
@@MakeitMosaics Learning so much from both of you. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the video. This information is very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Such great, practical information! Thanks so much!
You are very welcome, thanks for being a fan.
Thank you. That was helpful.
Awesome tutorial.....Thanks!!😁👍
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for all these great videos! I've been wanting to do mosaics for a while. Last weekend I found a bunch of tiny ceramic tiles at a thrift store and it's on!!! I needed info about a backing material for outdoor use so I can make tops for table frames that have been neglected for years!
Next video, in just a day or two, ADHESIVES. Essential information. Thanks for being a fan!
Thank you so much. Your video was spot on.
Thank you for being a fan!
Your tutorials are so helpful! Thanks for the info!
Thanks for being a fan! Mosaics take a lot of time and treasure and the substrate is the foundation (no pun intended) .
Loving your videos thank you so very much xxxxxx
You are so welcome!
Thank you...great tutorial! 👍
YOu are very welcome.
Thank you for the clear and informative presentation! I am interested in creating a mosaic table for our garden and have a few questions I was hoping someone could help with.
What (if anything) would you advise using between the Wedi-boards and the table base? (the primary goal here would be to add strength)
The boards available here are available in a array of thicknesses, but are always 60 cm wide. I would like to make a table 90 cm wide and 200 cm long. Do you have advice on how to join 2 boards together in order to create a suitable width? Also, how do I chose the best thickness?
Some sort of support system is probably needed given size. There are 2 videos on channel about tables, they may provide some insights, I'll put links at end of this exchange. Exactly how engineered depends on the actual table construction. To join boards (I've done many times) a combination of A/R mesh tape, thin-set and creating a few channels in the boards to span some sort of counter strength - sounds worse than it is and easier if I can send you a photo. You'll need to email me, I cannot attach photos here. It is a great question, I'll add to my list of video to make. email: contact@maverickmosaics.com the table videos are: th-cam.com/video/-h48bfGDKx0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=OrYhiGw5IxBadn0T. th-cam.com/video/IPRfPiXWvdc/w-d-xo.html
Thanks - this was very helpful.
Glad to help, mosaic take TIME. Thanks for being a fan.
Thank you! So informative. I have used tee nuts and washers on some of my work done on Go Board. I have two small works of 1/2 Go Board, 10" x 10" and then the second one 7" x 15" (a bunny shape). Can I get away with not using the washers on these small works? When do you recommend using washers?
I only skip washers if the finished work is really, really lightweight. The other factor is the weight of tesserae, adhesive, grout, etc. I almost always use at least a washer on the front side (referring to Wedi-washer), I figure it would be such a pain to fix after the fact. If you check with a local tile distributor, you can probably buy a box of 100 for less than $20 - you'll be set for years! Heck you can get 50 on amazon "prime" for $7! amzn.to/3IRCGRt
@@MakeitMosaics Thank you. I am using tee nuts on small works and was wondering if I could not use the washers that are placed on the back underneath the D rings. Kim is not using them in the above video however I have seen them being shown in mosaic books, online groups, etc. I appreciate your help and wonderful videos!
@@OGoldin Whatever works that protects the substrate from getting tron - which would take time and weight.
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I like your work very much. It reminds me so much of the mosaic works of the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas. Have you seen their mosaics? Mosaic art is the main theme all around the hotel.
Sorry to say have not been to Las Vegas in many years, will add to the list!! Thanks for the tip.
I have watched several of these videos over the past few days and wow, thank you. I have learned so much. I am doing an outside cafe table that I already have . I am planning to lay the Go Board I purchases over the thin metal base and following the installation process you taught in another video. My question is can I seal the edges with the Go Board sealant that comes in a tube?
Jennifer, Finishing table edges is always an issue. I have used the sealant but I suspect it is a chalk like substance. I am not sure what the finished result will be. Best to do a small test piece. Let us know!
Thank you
All the art pieces you have hanging on your walls are exquisite. How many years does it take to get that good? Do you teach classes?
Years of collecting!
Hi Kim, this is a great video on hanging pieces. My question.. can you use the same hanging options on a cement board like durock?
Yes you definately can. The key is the t-nut. The shank portion needs to be slightly shorter than thickness as your board. You also have to keep weight in mind. Durock is heavier so if the piece is to big there is a small possibility it can pull the t-nut through. If you are hanging a full or half sheet it would be important to use a french cleat attached in multiple locations along the cleat so that you distribute the hanging weight and it is not reliant on only two fasteners.
@@kimwozniak5663 thank you!
Excellent
Thanks
I find that I need to add a piece to the back of mosaics at the bottom in order to make them lay perpendicular to the wall, rather than tipping. I am wondering if there is a way to eliminate this by perhaps placing the wiring on the back at a different distance from the top than the usual 1/3 down from the top. Any suggestions? Most clients do not want the French cleat if they have to do it. So the wire is the general request for hangable mosaics.
For sure you can do D-rings and a wire. The thing is the cleat is way more stable and really not that difficult to install. It is especially preferred if the artwork is heavy.
What thickness of board (wedi) do you recommend 1/4 or a half-inch.
I usually use 1/2” because less chance of a bow. For really small work 1/4” fine. Because I buy by the sheet I typically get 1/2” just because I don’t want to own too much.
Thanks for the video. Home Depot sells a waterproof backer board in 1/2" thickness called "XPS Foam Waterproof Backer Board Underlayment for Wall Tile and Stone" and I was wondering if this can be used similarly to the WediBoard. It seems to be much less expensive with similar specs. Has anyone ever tried this board? What benefit is there with the more expensive WediBoard? Appreciate any help.
Yes indeed there are many alternative, less costly, products. I am not exactly familiar with the product you site, it may require a scratch coat for thin-set mortar before beginning, read the manufacturer's recommendations. The benefit of using Wedi is it is a proven product, that being said I have used many of the alternatives.
Hi, since Wedi board is not easily find in local hardware stores in the US, which will be the best comparable one to use? My mosaic will be 48x32” and will fully outdoors, displayed on a metal frame with a stand. Thank you
Wedi is only carried retail buy the sheet by tile distributors. Home Depot and Lowes sell but you have to buy a pallet ($$$). My other "go to" is Go Board, which I can purchase from a local tile place where I also purchase Wedi, grout and thin-set from. It is always helpful, and usually cheaper, to purchase those materials from a tile distributor (Dal Tile, Morris Tile, Conestoga - to name a few). For your project, you will need one sheet of either Wedi or Go Board, and depending on your tessarae weight, you might want to do some sort of brace on the back unless screwing the board directly to the wall. Here is the link to the Wedi store locator, wedicorp.com/en/where-to-buy/. Witsend Mosaic may be able to do for you, but not sure about shipping, they are in WI.
Thanks, great video! Where do I get the wedi board?
You can get whole sheets from most tile distributors, cut smaller from witsendmosaic.com/mosaic-bases-frames-substrates/wediboard-lightweight-substrates.html
Hello! I’m attempting a bird feeder (with half teacup) and WediBoard. Instead of using the hanging system, I thought to drill two holes to thread wire through to hang from a tree. My question is the inside of the holes will have exposed foam. Should I coat the inside with thinset? Thank you!
The foam will not degrade, you could just paint it. But be mindful of the over all weight of the finished piece, will the wire pull on the Wedi and over time maybe split it? The washers prevent that from happening.
@@MakeitMosaics oh right, I didn’t think about that. Thank you!
Can you tell me what size T nuts and screws to buy for 1/4 and 1/2" wedi? Thank you!
OMG I just saw this, sorry for delay in answering, and sorry I don't have an exact answer. Your best bet is to take a piece of substrates with you to an Ace Hardware type place (a store where humans can help you and you can purchase individual units, vs pre packaged).
Can you please tell me if you have a video about inserting larger 2x6 foot pieces into metal housing for outdoor display. Do these pieces need to be bolted to the frame using D rings similar to direct to wall methods? And could you recommend a product to brigde the gap between the finished mosaic surface and the steel casing to prevent water lodging. Many thanks ps. found this video very informative.
I do not have such a video. If your metal is non-rust and you use a Wedi type product substrste, appropriate adhesive and tiles all should be fine. Water always finds a way out especially if a vertical display, if concerned find descreet places in the metal to drill weep holes. Better to give the water an escape route than allowing it to pool. I do not understand what you mean by casing, decorative edging? This is Bonnie answering.
@@MakeitMosaics thanks so much for that Bonnie. The casing I referred to was infact the metal housing. I have seen some artwork in metal casing have a putty type product packed into the gap between housing and substrate. I just wondered if you had any idea what that was. Seperately can a large wedi board (full size) successfully be inserted into a metal casing using D rings as the main means of support. Thanks so much
I will try to answer here, but if not clear please email me a photo (bonnie@maverickmosaics.com). For the Wedi-type substrate, you need the Wedi-type washers to avoid having screws push through the substrate, then D-ring can go on back of that "unit" (see the video titled "Preparing Wedi Edges", shows washer/D-ring assembly) although with heavy pieces I am inclined to use a cleat as it can accept more weight and evenly distributes the weight of the artwork. Good luck. I like when folks build big for outside!
@@MakeitMosaics hi Bonnie, seen your video and found it very informative. Lots of food for thought. All prepped and excited now to play around with hanging options. Inspired. Thank you so much 🥰
What do you do for the egdes
Towards end of video Kim demonstrates painting edge if for interior, if work is for outside display this video shows a recommended process th-cam.com/video/H4-FbYWlhd8/w-d-xo.html, Good luck!!
do you sell the tee nuts?
Sure do! witsendmosaic.com/mosaic-bases-frames-substrates/wediboard-lightweight-substrates.html
Where to buy Wendi board and can I attach a cement board cutout I’ve made to a Wedi board that is also covered in quick dry cement before the mosaic pieces go on.
Wedi website has a store locator. Depending on your country, in USA we have many tile distributors and they sell these types of substrates. I do not fully understand the second part of your question, you want to attach your cut out to Wedi, but why?
@@MakeitMosaics I am making a 3 and half foot cut out of Eve and have done her body sitting down facing backwards I want to attach her to another board so she sticks out further from than the rest of the mosaic. She has cement added to her body making her buttocks and hair stick out further. Then I will add a pond scene around her like the garden of Eden
@@tammyhiller1821 Ohhhh, you are doing a "layered"l work. Yes you can attach her to another board to get that dimension. In theory you can adhere the 2 pieces together with thin-set, but depending on weight may require bolting into the wall. It is an engineering challenge. You go girl!
Very much so
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