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| Indirect Method |
| Step 2 Place clear contact paper (sticky side up) over entire pattern. Lay tile face down. |
| Step 4 Complete tile and glass layout. |
| Step 5 Place wrought iron ring around design. |
| Step 12 Make sure cement is adequately distributed to sides of design. |
| Step 13 Using a ruler remove excess cement to ensure a flat and even surface. (this is the back of the table). |
| Step 14 While the cement is still wet you can imprint a logo in the back. |
| Step 16 Clean excess cement with water and sponge. |
| Step 17 Wait 24 hours. Some areas will need additional cement to fill in gaps. |
| Step 21 Seal back of table with Glaze 'N Seal. |
| Step 22 Seal top with Tile Lab Grout and Tile Sealer. |
Step by Step Process:
| Step 1 Create pattern. Pattern must be inverted because work is reversed. |
I. Mosaic Layout
Step 3
Lay outside tile first and build
toward middle of design.
Lay outside tile first and build
toward middle of design.
II. Pouring Process
Step 7
Use Rapid Set Cement All (10,000 PSI).
Use Rapid Set Cement All (10,000 PSI).
Step 8
Add powered colorant. Mix
well before adding water.
Add powered colorant. Mix
well before adding water.
Step 9
Mix cement to consistency of
thick batter. Less water is better.
Mix cement to consistency of
thick batter. Less water is better.
Step 10
Begin laying cement.
Begin laying cement.
Step 11
Place metal mesh in wet cement
for strength and durability.
Place metal mesh in wet cement
for strength and durability.
Step 15
By using fast setting cement drying time
is 20-30 minutes. Turn top right side up
and remove clear contact paper.
By using fast setting cement drying time
is 20-30 minutes. Turn top right side up
and remove clear contact paper.
Step 18
Completely grout top of table
to ensure all gaps are filled.
Completely grout top of table
to ensure all gaps are filled.
Step 19
Clean excess grout off table
with soft sponge and water.
Clean excess grout off table
with soft sponge and water.
Step 20
Finish cleaning with paper towel.
Finish cleaning with paper towel.
Sealing/Finishing
Process
Process
Step 23
Final seal top with Tile Lab
Penetrating Sealer.
Final seal top with Tile Lab
Penetrating Sealer.
Finished table 30 days after cement
pour (cement requires 30 days to cure).
pour (cement requires 30 days to cure).
Step 24
Paint wrought iron rim with
Rust-Oleum textured Black.
Paint wrought iron rim with
Rust-Oleum textured Black.
Step 6
Brace iron ring to melonite board to
prevent movement.
Brace iron ring to melonite board to
prevent movement.