An apron from mosaic is nontrivial and at the same time tested by the alternative to the aprons from large-format ceramic tile, porcelain stoneware, stone or glass. And at least the mosaic tile is made of these materials (and not only), properties and appearance Such apron have their own characteristics. Let's find out how to plan the design of the future panel, prepare for the shop in the store, calculate the consumption of materials, choose glue and grout, and how to put the mosaic with your own hands.

Step 1. Select the size and format

So, you wondered about the design of the working area mosaic tiles. To do this, you first need to make frozen apron and calculate the consumption of the material based on the size of the tile.

• Modern mosaic, as a rule, is not sold in a scattered form, but in the form of blanks, that is, matrices in size: 24 × 24 cm, 28 × 28 cm, 30 × 30 cm, 31.5 × 31.5 cm, 32 × 32 See and others. Usually on the total area of \u200b\u200b1 sq. M. M must buy 9 matrices.
• Mosaic consists of small fragments called chips. The size of the chips varies from 1x1 cm to 5 × 5 cm, and sometimes up to 10 × 10 cm. For facing of the kitchen, the apron most often use a mosaic with a 2 × 2 cm-5 × 5 × 5 cm; below in the photo-slider you can see Chip formats 1 × 1, 2 × 2, 5.5 cm.

• The tiled shape of the tile is square. It is convenient in laying a mosaic, calculating the consumption of material and fits into any interior.

• Also popular rectangular chips. But mugs, triangles, rhoms, hexagons and other forms are less common. In the next selection of photos, you can see aprons from mosaic with chips of different sizes and shapes.

Details of mosaic can be fixed in three ways:

1. Connected to each other polymer jumpers;
2. Glued to the polyurethane grid (the grid is located on the back of the matrix);
3. Fixed on a paper basis (paper is glued to the front of the composition, and removed only before grouting the seams).

The worst option is the first, since the jumpers are easily broken in the process of laying a mosaic. The most convenient and reliable option is a mosaic on a grid that does not break, so it is easier to glue it. In addition, the grid in this case performs the function of reinforcement.

Step 2. Choose a beautiful design and good stuff.

Now you can proceed to planning apron design, which can be divided into groups:

1. Monocolor - When the mosaic on the grid is lined with the same color and form modules. In the photo below, the examples of the apron for the kitchen from the mosaic of the same color in the interior.

1. Mix - When the tile mosaic for the kitchen consists of different shades of one color, all modules are the same format. The more colors and shades are scored in the mix, the higher the price of the apron will be.

1. Stretching ("Gradient") - It is distinguished by the fact that the grid of "stretching" is not square, but a rectangular (1: 5), and the mosaic is posted on the principle of the gradient - from a saturated color to a low-saturated, for example, from blue to light blue. But this type of matrix is \u200b\u200bmore often used to finish the walls of the bathrooms.
2. Panno - When the factory mosaic on the grid is condensed as a pattern or pattern.

The design of the apron for the kitchen from the mosaic and its operational qualities also depend on the materials from which the composition is composed.

Ceramic Mosaic

Ceramic mosaic is composed of molded ceramic tiles, therefore, from large-format ceramics, it does not differ from the properties - it is the same wear, thermo- and moisture-resistant, variable design and durable design. But the ceramic mosaic looks elegant and colorful, creates the impression of handmade, it is better fit into the interiors in the eastern styles. Cons: It is almost twice as expensive ordinary tile And requires a greater flow of grout. Glass mosaic ceramics loses in design variability and color Gamma.But wins in the texture of chips - the ceramic composition may be matte, glossy, rough, with an antique effect, imitating pebbles and stone. The thickness of the ceramic mosaic is twice as thick as the glass panels - 8-10 mm.

The following photos show the traditional white mosaic in the kitchen interior.

But the kitchen apron from the mosaic, supplemented by a curb and a decor.

The glass mosaic is more popular for all other types of mosaic tiles for the kitchen, as it looks beautiful, and it is cheaper, while very easy to care and durable. Due to the high-temperature burning and small size of the tiles (at least 2 × 2 cm), a glass mosaic is much stronger than ordinary glass, despite the same composition.

Conditionally mosaic from glass can be divided into:

• Uniform glass. Little glass blocks can be glossy and similar to colored lollipops or frosted, sharpened by the sea. Also, sequins, foil, minerals, etc. can be added to glass cubes.

• Smalt. Smalta is a baked mixture of compressed stained glass with metal oxides. From the glass of smalt is very high strength (due to which it can be put even on the floor), as well as in a saturated color, the effect of the inner glow and man-made, as each pale of smallery glass differs slightly from each other by shade. Smalt can be very different depending on additives and coatings. For example, it can imitate the mother of pearl.

• Glass with the addition of minerals. To get a mosaic tile, similar to precious stones, glass mass mix with minerals aventurine or iridium. Mosaic is expensive, but very beautiful - with a flickering or iris surface.

How to choose a grout for a glass mosaic?

The glass mosaic is especially demanding in the selection of glue and grout, since incorrectly selected compositions can spoil the apron look with transparent, translucent and matte tiles.

• The best grout for a glass mosaic is a mixture based on epoxy resin of a light gray shade, and the best glue is white.
• Since the glass, unlike ceramics, has no pores, then its clutch with the surface is less durable, therefore special adhesives and grouts with increased adhesion rates from 20 to 28 kg are used to lay the glass mosaic from glass.

For its manufacture, a variety of stones and minerals are used: from marble to Onyx. The stone is very durable and almost eternal, every natural pebble pebbles are unique and unique, but still this is a porous material, so in order to preserve its beauty longer, it should be treated with a special protective composition, filling pores and facilitating the care of the apron.

• From buying an apron of soft and porous stone rocks, it is better to abandon how they absorb painting food pollution like red wine or beet juice;
• The thickness of the stone mosaic is 8-10 mm;
• Stone mosaic belongs to the category of elite and expensive materials - lining of 1 square meters. m will cost from 7000 rubles.

Chips can be polished, rough, have a relief or carved pattern, and the stone tiles can be combined on one basis with glass, smalt or ceramics. By the way, the basis of them is always grid.

The photo below shows an apron of mosaic with stone and glass chips.

Mosaic tile of porcelain

Porcelain stoneware is an excellent alternative to ceramics and stone, as it is the same durable as a stone, but at the same time less porous and more affordable. The ceramics of the same porcelain is superior in strength, but loses to it in the design variability - it has a less glossy surface and, as a rule, a neutral color palette - from beige shades to dark brown. In addition, the porcelain tape mosaic is cut, and does not fill in the molds like ceramic tiles.

Pearl Mosaic

Pearl is one of the most beautiful finishing materials. unique properties: Reflecting and muffling directional light, it makes it scattered and soft, while overflowing with rainbow shades. If the mother-of-pearl mosaic is made of natural pearl, it will cost it quite expensive, but you can choose a mosaic of glass or smail with a pearl coating.

The metal mosaic tile is made of ceramics, rubber or plastic, which are covered with a layer of stainless steel, brass or bronze, resulting in gradual chips or gold shades. An apron made of metal mosaic will be practical and reliable, and yet - metal decorative coating susceptible to abrasion.

Mirror Mosaic

The mirror mosaic is made up of pieces of mirrors and has a thickness of 5 mm. It is quite wear-resistant, but requires a little more frequent care. Mirror chips can be tinted and most often produced in a rectangular or square form. The photo below shows the interiors of kitchens with a mirror mosaic on apron.

Some more useful information

• The most running options are a glass mosaic and, of course, ceramic. These categories can be found both excellent budget (600-2000 rubles / 1 square meters) and exclusive expensive panels. A fully affordable kitchen apron will be made of metal mosaic (500 rubles / 1 square meters). All other types of tiles are more expensive.
• As a rule, the brighter and richer color gamut of the mosaic tile, the higher its price. The most inexpensive designs are monocolors and mixes of white, light beige, brown and gray tones without decorative additives, because their production is less complicated and cost. If the mosaic color palette is bright, multicolored, decorated, with flicker effects, etc., then the price will be much higher.

• If the full facing of the apron is not fitted in the budget frame, you can use it as a decor of ceramic tiles. The photo below presents examples of such a combination in the kitchen interior.

Step 3. Select the grout and glue

• Mosaic grout happens on the basis of cement or epoxy resin. The first option is easier to apply and distributed, more suitable for laying a mosaic with your own hands, and it is cheaper. But he strongly withstands frequent washing, absorbs domestic pollution and darkens with time, the port is appearance. Grouting for mosaic based on epoxy resin is considered the best and quality of adhesion, and on operational characteristics - it does not absorb neither moisture, nor dirt, not afraid of frequent cleaning of seams using household chemicals and does not change its color. If you want to make seams with white, then a mixture based on epoxy resin will be particularly relevant.

But "epoxy" has a cons: high cost and capriciousness in the rubbing of the seams, since the mixture will dry quickly. It is very difficult to cope with your own hands, so it is better to trust the laying of a mosaic to a good professional.

• Cleaning glue for kitchen apron Mosaic tiles should be waterproof and preferably anti-grab;
• The most universal grout color is light gray and white. You can also choose a mixture into a tone of the kitchen apron, or a contrast.

• Glue for glass mosaic must be white.

Step 4. Laying a mosaic on apron with their own hands - Phased instruction

So, the tile mosaic for the kitchen is chosen, glue, grout and auxiliary materials are prepared, it remains only to lay out a mosaic on the apron.

• Laying a mosaic with your own hands is not very difficult if you use a grouting mixture not from epoxy resin, but based on cement. Otherwise, and if you use an expensive mosaic, it is better not to take risks and invite the masters.

Stage 1. Preparation of the foundation of apron

The wall under the future apron must be aligned, clean and completely dry - you can start laying a mosaic only 10 days after completion preparatory work. For the finish alignment, it is better to use a white putty.

Stage 2. Marking Marking

In order for the seam size to be the same, and the apron is neat, a mosaic on a grid or paper basis is laid out on the floor with the same interval equal to the magnitude of the seams between chips. Then the resulting layout consistently and gently tolerate on the wall, marking sheets of sheets and seams. The more accurate the markup, the faster and easier there will be laying mosaic.

Stage 3. Glue breeding

Now you need to dissolve glue according to the instructions before the creamy state with the help of a drill with a nozzle-mixer. It is better not to prepare the entire volume of the composition immediately so that he does not have time to push, because it is impossible to breed water with water.

Stage 4. Flooding mosaic on apron

In order to glue the mosaic on the wall, we glue first with a smooth spatula, then a 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 cm with a ring spatula, then start the calculation according to the markup, and then fix it, slightly knocking on it with a rubber spatula. At this stage, the tile can be aligned, if necessary, fed (photo 1-3).

• Putting and fixing the mosaic, try not to put pressure on it strongly - the glue should not be squeezed out of the seams. If this happens, you need to choose a spatula with smaller teeth. It may also mean that the surface of the wall is uneven.

Stage 5. Pulling the seams

Once the glue is dry (approximately 3 hours), paper or film on the mosaic should be removed.

• If a mosaic on a paper basis, then it needs to be removed, pre-shivering with a sponge with warm water. The film is removed diagonally, the glue from the base is washed off with a sponge (photo 4, 5).

Now you can proceed to rubbing the seams. For this, the grouting mixture, slightly pressing, is applied by a rubber spatula and distributed on a mosaic vertically and horizontally, while taking off the surplus diagonally. After 30-60 minutes (when the grout began to stick, but still did not dry) the residues of the mixture begin to wipe with a wet sponge, without washing it from the seams (photo 6). If the grout is poorly flushed, you can additionally wipe the mosaic with an alkaline solution, and then wash it away in a timely manner. Well, that's all, it remains only to polish the apron with felt or a bike (photo 7).

Nothing can add your kitchen charm more than mosaic tiles. And if old interior Already clarifies melancholy, you can quickly revive it by laying a mosaic kitchen apron over the table top. Small tiles attached on a substrate with a size of 30 × 30 cm, very easily fitted. You can post a tile, for example, on Saturday, and on Sunday make a grout.

The services of professional masters for laying tiles are quite expensive (plus the costs of materials), so you will significantly save money if you put the tile yourself.

With this detailed step-by-step master class You can easily lay out a kitchen apron with a mosaic tile. To do this, you will need simple tools that can be bought in any construction supermarket or a ceramic tile store. This is a 5-mm toothed spatula for mastic applying and spatula for stamping seams. You will also need adhesive mastic, high-quality mixture for grouting seams and sealant.

Selection of mosaic tile

Mosaic tile sheets

Mosaic tiled is easy to lay out a beautiful kitchen apron. It is enough to make markup and fill the wall between the contours of sockets and cabinets. In fact, the most difficult in the finish of the mosaic is her choice. The range of colors, shapes and patterns is unusually diverse. In addition, the mosaic tile can be manufactured not only from ceramics, but also from glass or metal - it can add interesting accents to the kitchen interior.

Mosaic borders

For finishing borders, special lanes of the mosaic tile of 10 × 30 cm is available. As you can see, you have the opportunity to choose a mosaic under existing interior Kitchen or try something new!

Step 1. Preparation of walls

Before laying the tile, remove the fat drops on the wall (the mastic will not stick to the oily surface) with the help of a sponge dipped in a solution of water and soft tools for dish washing. If traces of fat too much or they are not removed, wipe their fabric without a pile, moistened with a special glitter fluid, or use abrasive material. Liquid from shine is sold in stores for artists and departments "Household Goods".

Then circle the contours of the table top and upper cabinets Along the parties where the tile will be laid. Stick on these lines a special sticky tape for tiles (photo 1), leaving a 6 mm gap between the wall and ribbon. Cover the tabletop with newspapers or film.

Turn off the power and remove the front panel with outlets on the wall. If the base of the socket goes deep into the walls by more than 6 mm, it is recommended to insert a special opposition. It will be a landmark when laying tiles. Before grouting it can be removed.

From the highest point of the site, where the apron will be laid, measure down the distance equal to three or four full rows of tiles so that in the future it did not have to cut them. At the level of the resulting tag, fasten on the wall wooden beam (or level).

Typically, the wall area between the worktop and the hood is the largest, so the laying of the tile should be started with it. Spend an axial line on the wall - in the middle of the drawing between the cabinets (photo 1). Measure the distance from the axial line to the cabinets. If, with such a markup, you have to cut the tile on the right and left, slide a bit of the axial line - so, at least, the trimming will be necessary only on the one hand.

Step 2. Laying Tiles

Photo 2. Apply glue

Distribute adhesive mastic on the wall with a thin layer, starting with the axial line. To adhesive base did not breathe ahead of time, apply only its amount that is necessary for laying two or three substrates of the tile plugs.

With the help of a toothed spatula, capture some mastic from the bucket and apply it on the wall (no special techniques are needed here!). First, fill in mastic areas along the axial line, level, exhaust and upper cabinets (photo 2). Then wide smears fill in the middle. Keep the spatula at an angle of 45 ° to the wall to distribute the mastic with a thin layer - the markup line should be visible through it. Keep a bucket with water and sponge at hand to constantly clean the spatula. If mastic begins to harden on the soldier, wipe it with a wet sponge.

Install plastic struts for tiles above the beam (level) and table top. So you will have a gap, which will later need to smell.

Align the first substrate with a tile on the axial line. Press the tiles to the wall with your hand. If the substrate slips and the mastic goes out in the seams, it means that the adhesive layer is too thick (remove the tile from the wall, remove the surplus of the mastic and align the surface with the spatula). Surplus mastic in the seams can be removed using a stationery knife.

Watch that the seam width between the substrates makes 1.5 mm (no struts are needed). After laying every 2-3 substrates, press the tile to the wall with the help of a bar and rubber hammer (photo 3).

If the tile fell off from the substrate, apply some mastic to the base, return the tile to the place and grant it. The substrates are not always perfect square, so individual tiles will have to align. It can be made with your fingers or a stationery knife (stick the blade into the junction between the tiles, and then turn it). After laying the tile you will have about 20 minutes to eliminate all the shortcomings.

Step 3. Trim Tile

If you are lucky, the distance to the cabinets or around the socket can coincide with the seam between the tiles on the substrate, then it can be cut using a stationery knife. If not, you can not do without plastic cutter. Buddles or brine can be broken or reckling the tile, although you can try and these tools for trimming ceramic tiles.

Put the plots around the sockets around the upper cabinets with rows of whole tiles, then cut the tile to the desired size and place it in the remaining gaps (photo 4). Cut the tile directly on the substrate: separate tiles are difficult to cut due to a small size (when cutting, they can operate in all directions!).

Give tiles to stand at least 30 minutes. Then apply a sealant on a sponge and wipe the tile if you use a mosaic from a porous material - natural stone or unlawed tile. The sealant does not allow grout sticking to the tile (for such non-porous materials such as ceramic tiles, it is not required).

Step 4. Grouting seams and tile cleaning

Photo 6. Clean the corners

Remove the grout at the joints in inner corners And along the bottom edge using the stationery knife so that they can be smeared. Keep the knife blade with a stupid side to the tabletop.

You can start the grout not earlier than 24 hours after laying the tile. We used a premium grout, which is much better than the usual mixture: it has a stable color, and it is resistant to pollution. Since the splashes and drops of fat will fall during cooking on the kitchen apron, we recommend that you do not save on the grout and buy high-quality goods of famous brands in a construction supermarket or a specialized store of ceramic tiles. The inexpensive grout from the cement and sand mix is \u200b\u200balso suitable.

Instruct the mixture for grouting with water to obtain a solution resembling potato mashed potatoes. Then apply some grout on the wall with a spatula. Fill the seam solution by moving the spatula diagonally (photo 5). After the seams are filled, remove excess grouts at the joints of the surfaces.

Ten minutes after the end of the grout, remove the residual solutions from the surface of the tile. If the grout is not solid enough, wait another 10 minutes. Rinse the tile, constantly riding a sponge in a bucket with water until the surface becomes clean.

On the surface of the tile there may be depressions and cracks in which the grout falls. In most cases, it can be removed by a wet sponge, but sometimes it is difficult to do. Many professional tile stackers leave grout on a rough surface. However, if you want to completely remove the remnants of the grouts from individual tiles, use the toothbrush.

After cleaning the tile, remove the sprinkle residues from the seams to the pionee to the junctions (photo 6). These shrinking seams ensure the removal of the voltage without cracking the grout.

Two hours after the end of the grout, polish the tile with a cloth made of microfiber. Then put the shoes with latex grout, close in color to cement.

After a week, apply a sponge a thin layer of sealant to grout in the seams to protect it from pollution.

Required tools and materials

Instruments

Prepare tools on this list in advance:

• roulette;
• syringe for sealing seams;
• screwdriver 4 in 1;
• drill-screwdriver wireless;
• building level;
• spatula for grouting;
• a toothed spatula for mastic;
• rubber hammer;
• self-centered drill;
• slab (can be rented);
• stationery knife.

You will also need a bucket, sponge, rubber gloves, cloths made of microfiber.

Materials

Take care in advance about buying materials on this list:

• tile mosaic;
• struts for tiles;
• mastic;
• sealant for stone tiles;
• mix for grout;
• sealant for grouting;
• latex grout;
• podrottor.

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Tile mosaic for the kitchen on the apron - an alternative to the usual, widescreen tiles in the working area. Despite the fact that the raw material for the manufacture of the mosaic is all the same porcelain stoneware or glass, there are features of the choice of its size, forms, colors for each interior.

Sell \u200b\u200bready for laying a mosaic in matrices-blanks - squares from several chip elements. The solid plate is placed on the prepared surface of the wall.

Mosaic fragments are attached with a mesh, paper base, or with plastic jumpers.

If you want to save on the work of the master, then make an apron from mosaic with your own hands. detailed instructions By laying with tips in video:

All you need to work is:

• tile;
• glue for laying;
• grout.

Pasten based on epoxy resin is the best. It is more resistant to moisture and mud, which is especially relevant for light seams.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages:

• it looks stylish and original, you can make different compositions, drawings;
• a large range in a variety of color solutions and forms for every taste;
• suitable in any design: classical and modern interiors;
• moisture resistance;
• durability and resistance to damage;
• resistance to elevated temperatures;
• does not fade in the sun, lasting color, drawing.

Such an attractive finish of the apron has its own minuses.

Disadvantages:

• the kitchen apron from the mosaic will save its beautiful view and properties only when proper carewhich starts from the first minutes after laying: processing with special means of mold, fungus, moisture and dirt-absorbing. In the future, cleaning is carried out using special substances depending on the material (consider in a separate paragraph);
• laying mosaic - the process is more complex, compared with the laying of ordinary tiles;
• many seams, and, consequently, the vulnerability of finishing for the penetration of moisture, dirt and the formation of mold, which requires regular processing of space between chips, maintaining a beautiful appearance;
• compared to plastic and chipboard, the mosaic will be more expensive.

Page from Lerua Merlin online store with prices for tile mosaic. Sort - ascending prices.

Difficulties in care and laying and other disadvantages are not frightened, and you are ready for the final result to start finishing? Then the tips are lower and overview of the possible design options of the aprons from mosaic, materials, size and shape of the tile will help make the right choice.

Tile size and consumption

The most common matrix sizes are 30x30 cm, 32x32 cm.

It is less common to a panel with ready-made patterns of 100x100 (they are the most expensive) or rectangular matrices with a rectangular mosaic, round or other incorrect shape.

The common size of small tiles in the mosaic, or chips, - 2x2 cm or 5x5 cm. But on sale you can even meet such large - 10x10 cm, and very small - 1x1 cm.

To determine the consumption of tiles:

1. make measurements of the width and length of the apron zone in your kitchen;
2. by choosing the desired mosaic option, calculate the size of its matrix, how many such pieces are suitable for your length and width;
3. calculate how many material lacks in centimeters to completely close the apron plot, and how much it will be necessary to cut the matrices.

Always take the material with a small margin (15-20%) in case you are wrong in the calculations or if in the future it will be necessary to replace the spoiled item.

As practice shows, per quarter. M Square of the coating requires 8-9 matrices. This costs it from about 600-700 rubles per 1 sq. M (at the very lowest prices).

In construction stores, experienced consultants will always help you calculate consumption if you have difficulty.

Overview of different types of mosaic with examples of interiors

The form

An apron for a kitchen from a mosaic may have a different form:

• square;

Appearance Apron tiled-mosaic in black color with light grout

• rectangular;

• round and five-pointed;

• incorrect shape under stones;

Material

The size of the tile and its some operational characteristics depend on the material from which it is made.

• Glass - The most popular material for mosaic.

Standard size 2 by 2 cm. Thanks to the special production technology, it is characterized by great strength. At the same time, the price, compared to other species, is much less.

Glass blocks can have different design Not only in color. There are matte, glossy, translucent and transparent, with the addition of sequin, foil, etc.

One of the species - smalt. An even more durable material made of compressed stained glass. Differs in the heterogeneity of the shade in different tiles and its saturation.

More a variety based on glass - mirror Mosaic. It looks spectacular in the interiors of Ar Deco, High Tech. Relevant for kitchens of a small area, because Increases the room in the amount due to the reflection.

• Ceramic. The second most popular option. Available at a price, has a large selection of color, form. It has the same properties as the usual tile.

• Ceramographic. Ceramic tile mosaic will be more expensive than glass and ceramic, but will be more affordable compared to stone. Looks more naturally.

She has a large selection of textures: rough, glossy, matte, embossed. But by choosing color solutions Given the glass mosaic.

• A rock. Mosaic for the kitchen of natural minerals (onyx, marble) looks and costs expensive. Chips from this material are larger than, for example, from glass. Suitable to traditional interiors and like those who love natural material In decoration.

• Nacre. Its distinguish beautiful, rainbow overflows of color and light. For those who like this design, but there are no funds for the purchase of natural material from a real mother-in-law, it is possible to purchase a good imitation of the smalt.

• Metal. The effect of steel shine is achieved due to the processing of stainless steel layer. In the manufacture of tiles to ceramics, plastic and rubber is added.

Such a design will suit the styles of High-tech, Loft.

Color

From the mosaic, you can make up various compositions with plots, ornaments, patterns.

Punk from mosaic on the kitchen apron

It is possible to use a monophonic finish or make a mix from different shades, a gradient or stretching.

Black and white combination of colors in the design of the apron of mosaic

Another design option is to use grout, contrasting tile color.

Mosaic apron

In some sources, you can find information that the mosaic tile is unpretentious and can even clean with abrasive means. This is not true.

For example, a glass and glossy mosaic does not make rigid metal brushes and sponges, aggressive detergents. Only soft rags can be used to care. Uncomplicated pollution can be walked and removed only with water. With deep spots, use a wiper liquid.

When washing glossy surfaces from any materials, do not use soap solutions, which subsequently form the film, and the surface loses its attractive, shiny look.

It is better to use a special tool, each of which has an instruction with information, to care for what surfaces it is permissible to use it.

Another important Council By caring for an apron from a mosaic: if possible, after each cooking, clean the surface, do not start the situation with a firmly impaired fat, a bloom, which can then be completely cleaned from the seams.

Benefits:

• Variety in color solutions;
• Ready ornaments look very stylish and original;
• Not afraid of temperature drops;
• Easy to wash;
• Resistance to moisture, acids and dyes;
• The ability to lay out a wide variety of images;
• It is fashionable and more and more popular.

Disadvantages:

• High tile value;
• Complexity and high cost of laying;
• Many seams;
• Grout is only epoxy.

In most cases, minuses of mosaic are completely leveled by an amazing aesthetic effect with which it looks work zone Kitchen. Now let's talk about her varieties, facing features and subsequent care.

Types of mosaic

Relatively recently on the market it was possible to meet only a ceramic mosaic, but today the materials from which it is produced is already much more. So, it happens:

Ceramic is the most common appearance that has a wide range of colors, sizes and prices. In essence, it is a classic option for the design of the apron and is suitable for most of the interior styles.

Glass mosaic gained popularity not so long ago. It happens from transparent, so of the stained glass. Its feature is that it can change and convert the color, which looks very impressive.

The mirror is essentially a type of glass mosaic, but still it deserves separate attention. Such a tile visually expands the interior, and also adds to him the colorful, aristocraticness and cordiality. Similar aprons can often be found when designing a kitchen in Art Deco.

Metal mosaic has become popular in our age in connection with the spread of modern areas in the interior. Unique metal texture cools and makes a strict working area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen. The most suitable styles for such a solution will be the styles of Hai-tech, avant-garde, as well as loft.

Features of laying

Share a mosaic pattern is not easy and requires a master of fairly high skills in this area. This is due to the fact that the small sizes of the tile are forced very often to unwind the position of the mosaic when laying.

Moreover, before the start of work, it is necessary to understand a holistic picture of what you are going to lay out.

Some wizards use a special mesh for laying a mosaic. Its use not only accelerates the process of cladding the working area, but also significantly reduces the likelihood of any kind of inaccuracies.

We choose the pattern

Due to the variety of possible options, the final choice will be done not just. The most reasonable will be repelled from the style of the interior of the kitchen, and then it will be easier. You should also consider the financial component, since the cost of some models may be an unpleasant surprise.

A very common solution is a classic simple ornament using only multiple colors without the formation of a particular image.

Floral patterns, trees, birds, flowers and fruits are also suitable.

Mosaic elements can not only be rectangular.

How to care?

Like any surface in the kitchen, an apron from a mosaic requires regular care. The process of cooking is associated with constant splashes of water or fat, traces of juices of fruits and vegetables, possible sheds of coffee, wines and other coloring liquids. But for ceramic mosaic it is not scary.

The most troublesome in captivity of the departure and relationship is a mirror mosaic. It is immediately visible to the slightest stains, traces of splashes and fingerprints. But these problems are easily eliminated by means for washing glass surfaces. Literally several movements and your mirror working area again pleases the eye.

Summing up, I would like to note that the apron from mosaic to the kitchen is very well suitable for small, small apartments. Such a work zone will not only inhale life in the interior, but also create a special home atmosphere in a place where it is nice to spend time over a cup of fragrant tea.

Mosaic for the kitchen - an unusual alternative to the already familiar finish of the aprons with ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, glass or natural stone. So, how to choose the right design, all necessary materials For laying apron for kitchen mosaic?

Kitchen Mosaic Tile The finish looks especially. The design of the kitchen apron is divided into four main groups:

• Monocolor. Such mosaic for the kitchen Lined from monochrome modules of the same form.
• Mix. Kitchen Mosaic Tile Made of shades of one color. The price of the kitchen apron depends on the number of colors and shades.
• Stretching or gradient. Such a layout is characterized by a form - rectangular in the proportion of 1 to 5. The mosaic is laid out on the apron from the tile of the same color - from saturated to the more pale, for example, from green to a salad or mint. But such a matrix often finish bathrooms, not the kitchen.
• Panel. Mosaic is typed in the form of a drawing or ornament, such a apron can become a central composition in the kitchen, as on these stock Foto Mosaic for kitchen:

Mosaic tile material for kitchen

Of course, it is worth noting that the appearance and time of operation kitchen Mosaic Directly depend on the materials from which it is made. Each material has its pros and cons who will affect the final choice.

Ceramic Mosaic

Mosaic from ceramics According to its properties, there has no differences from ordinary ceramic tiles. It is also resistant to high temperatures and humidity, has a lot of design options, durable in operation. Such mosaic for the kitchen It looks elegant and colorful, as if made manually, and how it is impossible to fit into the interior with oriental notes.

From the minuses you can mark the price, the ceramic material at the price will be twice as expensive than the ordinary tile, and also requires more grouting. Ceramic mosaic for the kitchen on apron It loses glass in terms of coloring, but has more invoice options. It happens matte or glossy, made under ancient, imitating pebbles and natural stone.

Mosaic of glass

Glass mosaic - The most popular of all kinds. It is cheaper, durable and easier to wash it. Due to the small sizes of the tile (from 2x2 cm) and high-temperature burning, it is much stronger than ordinary glass, despite the fact that the composition is completely identical.

Glass mosaic for kitchen By type it is divided into:

Uniform. Little glass tiles can resemble lollipops with their glossy or, if they are matte, whiskers, thrown by the sea ashore. Glass cubes can be decorated with sparkles, foil, etc.

• Smalt. Smalta is a stained glass, compressed and baked at high temperatures with metal oxides. Smalta is much superior to the strength of glass, such a tile can be used as a flooring. Smalled glass has a beautiful rich color and as if shines from the inside, each tile of such glass is distinguished by a tint, which creates an effect of handmade. The welt texture depends on the additives or various coatings, for example, it can be pearl.
• Glass with minerals - interesting option mosaics for the kitchen. It seems like precious stones to achieve such a sparkling effect, adventurin or iridium adds in the glass massas. Such a mosaic is expensive, but very beautiful.

Stone Mosaic.

Apron for kitchen mosaicCompleted from natural stone has its own nuances. Stone - durable material, but still, porous, it means that to preserve the beauty of the mosaic, it is treated with a special composition, filling pores and facilitating the care of the apron.

It is not worth buying an apron of soft and porous rocks, they easily absorb painting liquids, such as red wine or berry juice. To wash such stains will be very difficult.

Thickness apron of stone - 8-10 mm.

Natural stone - dear material, and therefore 1 square. M facing will cost in the amount of 7000 p.

Texture of stone kitchen Mosaic It can be polished or with a roughness, as well as with a relief or carved ornament. The stone is sometimes combined with glass, ceramics or smalt.

Porcelain stoneware mosaic tile

Mosaic for the kitchen on apron Can be made of porcelain stoneware. Such a material will be a good alternative to more expensive stone, since it is not inferior to him in strength and less porous. Pottery stonework is stronger than ceramics, but has a poorer palette of colors - the shades of brown. Ceramic mosaic, in contrast to ceramic, cuts, and does not fill in the form.

Pearl Mosaic

Mother - very beautiful material, it reflects and muffles the light, making it soft and scattered. Such a kitchen apron will be overflowing with rainbow shades. If a pearl of natural origin, then such a finish will cost a high price, a more fiscal option - kitchen Mosaic Tile With a pearl coating of glass or smalt.

Metal Mosaic

Metal mosaic, of course, is not made entirely of metal, otherwise it would be too heavy for the wall. This is usually ceramics, rubber or plastic coated with a layer of stainless steel, brass or bronze. Such a coating allows you to mimic gold and steel. Such mosaic apron It is practical and durable, but it has one minus - the metal coating is inclined to be monotored with time.

Mirror Mosaic

Mirror tile mosaic for kitchen It has a thickness of 5 mm. It is durable enough, but it needs more frequent care. Most often, mirror chips have a rectangular or square shape. The mirror can be tinted. Glass - the material is environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic, it does not develop such an attack like a fungus and mold, and all stains are easy to erase with a regular sponge and glass cleaning agent. Mirror apron perfectly fit into.

Some more useful information

The most popular glass or ceramic apron for kitchen mosaic. These materials are produced in the budget version (600-2000 rubles per 1 sq. M) and in an exclusive one. Metal mosaic is also available for the price, its value begins from 500 rubles per 1 square meter. m. Mosaics from other materials have higher prices.

The more colors are used, as well as the brighter and more diverse gamma, the more high price Apron for kitchen mosaic. Self budget options Design - Monocolors and Mixes of light tones with a complete lack of decor. Bright complex colors and additional effects, type of flicker, tangible raise mosaic in price.

If necessary apron Mosaic tiles It is too expensive too expensive, then she can only lay out a part of the apron or decorate her ceramic tiles.

Select sizes and format

So, what size is needed kitchen Mosaic Tile? First do all the necessary measurements, and then the calculation of the material depends on the size of the tile itself.

Mosaic is mainly sold immediately in the form of blanks, that is, matrices. The most common dimensions: 24 × 24 cm, 28 × 28 cm, 30 × 30 cm, 31.5 × 31.5 cm, 32 × 32 cm, etc. per 1 kV. The meter of the square will require 9 matrices.

Mosaic for the kitchenit consists of chips, their dimensions are small - from 1x1 cm to 5x5 cm. The 1x1 tile is practically not used for the facing of the apron in the kitchen. The most popular form of chips is square, as the most convenient, it is easier to count it, it will fit into any interior design. Round, triangular or hex chips are less popular, since it is much more complicated to lay out the mosaic and will need more calculations to make it nice and right.

Fixation of tiles on apron

Fix mosaic details in three ways:

• With the help of polymer jumpers.
• Glue the matrix on the back of the matrix to the polyurethane grid.
• On a paper basis (paper is glued with the front of the mosaic, it is removed only before grouting).

The worst option of fixation mosaic for the kitchen on the apron - Polymer jumpers, because when laying they are broken. It is better to use the second option - mosaic tile on the grid, it does not break and simple in sticking. In our next article we tell how to put mosaic in details.

Whatever material is not chosen, clearance kitchen Apron Mosaic Tile It will be stylish I. non-standard decision. Such an element of decor, combining beauty and practicality, will only emphasize the taste of the owners of the house. Here are some more photo of mosaic tile: