mosaic art on risers

[bengc]

Hi, I\\\'m new to mosaics but I\\\'ve finished 7 panels 6.5\\\" x 30\\\" filled with hand-cut china glued on mesh (panels left over from my needlepointing!) which I would like to put up on my risers. The actual stairs will be wood flooring. I need advise on how best to install these. They are quite heavy! -- thanks !

 

[breezer]

glue?

 

[AdamW]

Hmmm, perhaps a more helpful answer might be required here!

Now, tiling is often applied to marine plywood in bathroom situations, so ply is obviously a suitable surface to apply tiles to. I am not sure about "normal" wood.

So, if you replaced your risers with some nice thick plywood, then applied tile adhesive to the riser. I believe then you push your mosaic into the adhesive, and peel off the backing when the adhesive is set.

That is my starter for 10, perhaps someone else will throw in some ideas/correct me?

 

[bengc]

Many thanks, Adam! I just spoke to the wood installation guy and he suggested basically the same as you did - a wood backing. - beng

 

[AdamW]

Let us know how it turns out, pictures would be good too so we can see the effect you get.