Mosaic Tiles in Bengaluru: Glass, Stone and Ceramic Mosaics

Mosaic tiles are small pieces of glass, ceramic, porcelain or stone arranged on a sheet. They add detail and texture in places where a large tile would look plain or would be hard to fit, like curved surfaces, niches and narrow bands. A little mosaic goes a long way.

What mosaic tiles are

Individual mosaic pieces are usually somewhere between about 10 mm and 50 mm across, in squares, hexagons, penny rounds, chevrons, linear strips or mixed shapes. They come pre-arranged on a mesh backing in sheets, typically around 300x300 mm, so the tiler lays a full sheet at a time.

Common types:

• Glass mosaic: shiny and colourful, reflects light, good for walls and pools. Can scratch on floors.
• Ceramic and porcelain mosaic: hard wearing, available in matt and glossy, suitable for floors and walls.
• Stone mosaic: natural marble or stone pieces, rich look, needs sealing like natural stone.
• Mixed mosaic: glass with stone or metal-look pieces for feature bands.

Where mosaics work, and where they don't

Good fit:

• Shower niches and the wall behind a washbasin
• Kitchen backsplashes, either as the full backsplash or a band
• Pooja room niches and arches
• Curved walls, columns and steps where flat tiles would need many cuts
• Swimming pools and water features (use pool-rated mosaics)
• Small bathroom floors, especially around a drain

Not ideal:

• Large floor areas in living rooms. The many joints look busy and are more work to keep clean
• Directly behind a busy gas stove with cement grout, where oil collects in the joints
• Budget projects where labour is tight, as mosaics take more time to lay and grout

Sizes and finishes commonly available

Sheets are typically around 300x300 mm, with piece sizes from small 15 to 25 mm squares to larger 48 mm squares, hexagons and strips. Finishes include glossy, matt, iridescent glass, metallic and natural stone. Availability changes often, so ask the shop for current designs.

How to choose and lay them

1. Use mosaic as an accent. Pair it with plain wall tiles so it stands out instead of competing.
2. Pick the right material for the spot. Glass on walls, ceramic or porcelain on floors.
3. Choose epoxy grout. With so many joints, epoxy grout resists stains, mould and water far better than cement grout. Our grout and spacers guide explains the options.
4. Use white adhesive for glass. Clear glass mosaics can show the adhesive colour behind them.
5. Line up sheets carefully. Uneven gaps between sheets are the most common giveaway of rushed work.
6. Buy an extra sheet. Cuts around niches and edges use more than you expect.

Ask what is in stock

Mosaic designs come and go. Call the shop to check current sheets, or visit us with a photo and size of the niche or backsplash you want to cover.