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JanJK
02-11-09, 09:32 AM
Hi, I have an outside, ugly stucco wall that I would like to improve by applying mosaics (a combination of tile, glass, stone, etc..) and I am not sure how to do this. Can someone please tell me what materials I would need? I live in PA so the wall is exposed to the winter elements. Thanks in advance,
Jan

Tscarborough
02-11-09, 03:11 PM
What is the finish? Smooth, rough, painted, etc.
JanJK
02-12-09, 09:06 PM
The stucco is a painted rough surface. Thanks.
Jan

Tscarborough
02-12-09, 09:08 PM
You will have to remove the paint totally, then you can use thinset.
JanJK
02-13-09, 02:09 PM
Thanks. Will I need to apply any type of sealant after the mosaics are set?
Tscarborough
02-13-09, 03:39 PM
You should, either a surface or a penetrating one. Surface if you want wet look, penetrating if you don't.
JanJK
02-13-09, 06:18 PM
OK, thanks. What do you recommend I use to remove the paint from the stucco wall? I forgot to ask you. Also, do I have to use grout in between my mosaic tiles, stones, glass pieces? Just wondering. And is "thinset" a type of mortar with adhesive? Can I buy it at Home Depot?
Tscarborough
02-13-09, 06:33 PM
It will depend upon the paint, but nothing short of a sand blaster is going to do it easily. A wire wheel on a grinder will do it, but it will take a while.

Yes you will want to grout the joints and yes, big box stores sell thinset in the tile dept.
JanJK
02-14-09, 02:59 PM
Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate your helpful information!!! : )