How to Make a Pebble Mosaic
By , This Old House magazine
Illustration: Gregory Nemec
Overview
Project Timeline
Friday: Sort the stones and lay out the pattern
Saturday: Lay the base, set the stones, and let the concrete begin to cure
Sunday: Grout the stones into place
Steps
- Introduction
- Overview
- 1. Prep and Sort the Stones
- 2. Lay Out the Mosaic
- 3. Prep the Project Site
- 4. Dampen the Concrete Mix
- 5. Mark the Mosaic's Shape
- 6. Place the Center Stones
- 7. Lay Stones Alongside the Center Stone
- 8. Fill in the Pattern
- 9. Set the Remaining Stones
- 10. Spread the Topping Mix
- 11. Saturate and Shape the Mix
- 12. Let the Mosaic Cure