Entries by Alison Howson

Litokol Epoxy Grout

LITOKOL EPOXY GROUT – WHAT IS IT REALLY? There has been some talk recently regarding the Litokol Starlike® EVO Epoxy Grout and the TRANSLUCENT GLASS GROUT – Litokol Starlike® Crystal EVO Epoxy Grout. I thought I would clear up any confusion regarding what these products are, how and when they should be used and by […]

Mosaic Terminology

Although the concept of mosaics is simple, the terms, tools and techniques can be quite confusing. Added to this is the fact that there are many different types of mosaic – depending on the materials and the style, blah, blah … So let’s de-mystify some of the terms used. TESSERAE: a small block of stone, tile, […]

Instructional Videos

I highly recommend the series of videos by Peter Twining. They are easily found on YouTube under his channel ”Treasury Road”. Peter has a no-nonsense Aussie style, and his information is clear and concise, and well-researched. Subscribe to this channel – you’ll be glad you did. Treasury Road

How wide should my Grout Lines be?

A lot of this is personal preference, but there are some solid reasons why thinner grout lines are better. Larger expanses of grout are more subject to moisture and temperature changes – so can crack Grout can fade – and so becomes pretty drab You’ve spent good money (often), time and effort on your tesserae […]

Calculating Tile & Grout Quantities

NOTE: Quantities mentioned in this article are an approximation only   How many tiles will you need? Obviously this depends on the shapes and size of the tiles you want to use, but it also depends on how wide you plan to have your grout lines, and the irregularity of the shape. More irregular shapes […]