| Have you ever just stared at a piece of stained | | | | Choose a design that will fit in with the room or you |
| glass? Are your eyes transfixed? Can’t seem to | | | | can design the room around the mosaic tile. If you |
| move? You seem to be mesmerized at how the | | | | are going to do this yourself you must be aware that |
| colors and patterns seem to be ever changing. This | | | | the tiles need to be cut. A tile nipper is used for |
| moment is magical and alluring. This phenomenon can | | | | ceramic and other stones and a glass cutter is |
| have the same effect on your kitchen and bathroom | | | | needed for glass mosaic tile. Most have ridges on the |
| walls. This unique art form is known as mosaic. | | | | mesh backing so that the glue bonds more securely |
| Mosaic is the art that consist of a design made of | | | | to the tile. |
| small pieces of colored stone, glass or other materials. | | | | From people that have never done mosaic wall tiling |
| It is an art form that has survived for centuries. | | | | before, I have been told, once you get started it is |
| Mosaic tile design has been decorating architecture | | | | quick and easy. The results are dramatic, exhilarating |
| since the beginning of recorded history. It can be | | | | and extremely eye appealing. |
| seen in many locations throughout the world. | | | | On numerous websites there are companies that |
| Combining the multiple colors and materials for a | | | | have software programs which allow you to import |
| single tile project can transform your walls into a | | | | an image and it will create the image into a mosaic |
| masterpiece. From the variety of materials that can | | | | design. These websites will also supply you with a list |
| be used, you have the tools to produce an elaborate, | | | | of material needed to finish the project. |
| stunning and innovative design that will impress all | | | | Do not worry if you are not artistic. They make it as |
| who witness your creative style. This is versatile and | | | | easy as a paint by number picture. When completed |
| can easily revitalize any wall in any bathroom or | | | | you will truly feel like a Picasso or at least, a |
| kitchen. | | | | professional. |
| Designs done in mosaic tile art sometimes include | | | | To most consumers mosaic tiles have an association |
| people, scenes from nature, the bible, animals and | | | | of affluence and wealth. To our surprise they are |
| patterns, but are not limited to these. These designs | | | | more inexpensive to purchase then most other |
| always have texture, depth and sometimes | | | | forms of tile. They also add value to your home and |
| roughness. Some are wall mounted mosaics applied to | | | | can be considered a worthy investment. |
| boards and hung as wall art while others are directly | | | | Here are a couple of themes to help assist you in the |
| applied to the walls with grout holding it together. | | | | right direction. Ultimately you are the only one who |
| The quality of your mosaic depends on the quality of | | | | knows what suits your personality best. For a |
| the tiles and stones that are used. You should strive | | | | contemporary design keep things simple so you can |
| for high quality tile and choose a unique design to | | | | achieve sleek clean lines. For an old world theme use |
| capture your personality for the final look. When you | | | | chipped or worn hand painted tiles with muted earth |
| choose to have mosaic wall tile, it will add a degree | | | | tones or subtle golds. Tiles that appear authentically |
| of elegance that you can’t find with any other | | | | aged will convey feelings of warmth. |
| decorative touch. Mosaic tile is produced with the | | | | When the job has been completed, you will gaze at |
| purpose of expressing creative ideas and imagination. | | | | the finished project with pride and you will be unable |
| Before you get started you have two choices. | | | | to glance away just as you did with the stained glass. |