Face Mosaic Wall Hanging

18. Fill in the spaces around the handmade tiles with the broken pieces of commercial tiles. Use the tile nippers to adjust the size and/or shape of the broken tiles to fit better. Tiles should be set approximately 1/4 inch apart.

19. After all tiles are positioned; you are ready to adhere the tiles to the cement board. Pick up each tile one at a time and apply tile adhesive on the back of each tile using a knife. Push the tile back into place. Do not use too much glue so that it oozes up on top of the tiles. Let the adhesive dry for 24 hours.

20. Mix the grout to the consistency of thick batter. Choose a grout color that will complement the colors of the tiles. Let it stand for 15 minutes. Wear rubber gloves and a protective mask when mixing grout.