Step into the realm of customizable creativity with our Elm Surfaces Resin Mosaic Collection, proudly crafted in Italy to bring your wildest design dreams to life!
Our resin mosaic isn’t just a pretty face, it’s also thin and light as a feather!
At just 2/3 mm (0.026 in) thick and weighing a mere 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs) per square meter, it’s perfect for adorning surfaces that can’t handle heavy claddings.
Flexibility is the name of the game – our resin mosaics bend and curve to fit any surface, from smooth to irregular, convex to concave, and everything in between.
Versatility reigns supreme – while our mosaics are perfect for enhancing bathrooms, spas, and building facades, their magic doesn’t stop there!
Spruce up headboards, chairs, tables, and more. They’re even perfect for creating jaw-dropping special effects when paired with spot lighting.
So, why settle for ordinary when you can create an extraordinary Elm Surfaces Resin Mosaic Collection?
Rain or shine, our resin mosaic shines on! UV resistant and weatherproof, it keeps colors vibrant and intense even in the harshest conditions, ensuring your masterpiece stays flawless for years to come.
Customize your patterns, here you can see some of the most popular ones, and we have many more!
Fiberglass mesh suitable for matching to tiles and mosaic tiles with vinyl resin, in both cold and warm conditions.
Mesh width: about 4x5 mm (0.16 x 0.20 in)
Composition: polyurethane resin
Thickness / flexibility: variable depending on the resin crystallisation.
Thickness: 2/3 mm (0.026 in)
Weight: 1.2 kgs (2.65 lbs)
Form and thickness: lenticular delimitation
Certifications:
UV RESISTANT: resistant to chemicals after 120 hours of drowning
FLAME: outdoor flame resistant (see the other attached file)
monomeric calendered film, 100 μm, high tack vinyl suitable to eco-solvent inks
Odourless, nichel free, Greenguard certified - follows the UL standards on VOC lower emissions.
For indoor use, schools or hospitals.
For interiors and walls that are not in contact with water you can use MAPEI Adesilex VS45.
For outdoor, showers kitchens and/or humid environments you can use MAPEI KERALASTIC T
1. Remove the transparent protective film from the mosaic. In case the mosaic has to be applied to existing tiles, make sure that the surface is free of dust, paints, waxes and oils prior to installation.
2. Fill the joints of the old tiles with the same glue used for the mosaic application and level it perfectly. If you have to apply the mosaic directly either to plastered or drywalls, make sure that the surface is absolutely flat and smooth.
3. Spread the glue evenly with a notched trowel. The layer of the adhesive must be very thin.
4. Soon after the application, press immediately the tiles with a soft roll so as to help them stick easily.
5. While the adhesive is still fresh, clean off glue residues with a soft wet sponge.
6. Wait until it dries.
Use MAPEI Keracolor FF mixed with MAPEI FUGOLASTIC
Using epoxy materials for grouting Gemanco Design mosaics requires special attention because, if not used properly, these materials can make the resin opaque and, once damaged, getting back to the glossy look of the mosaic is impossible.
If the use of epoxy grouting is necessary, we suggest to apply MAPEI KERAPOXY and, if required, KERAPOXY CLEANER for the cleaning of epoxy grouting residues.
1. Before applying the grouting material, wait until the glue is completely dried up.
2. Remove residual powder from the joints. Make sure that the room temperature does not exceed 35°C.
3. Make a smooth paste of the grouting material into a clean bowl. If you use a mixer, switch it on at low speed in order to avoid the formation of air bubbles.
4. Use the mixture while is still fresh as amounts of the dried paste could scratch the glossy surface of the resin mosaic. That is why we recommend to prepare only a small quantity of grouting material at a time.
5. Fill the joints completely and thoroughly with a rubber spatula to avoid irregularities.
6. Remove the excess grout before it dries up.
7. Clean again with a soft sponge after approx. 15-20 minutes, once the mixture becomes opaque.
8. Wipe the surface with a soft clean cloth to remove any powdery residue completely.
