When to mosaic tile?

Answer 1

Generally speaking, mosaic tile looks across small surfaces areas (e.g., kitchen backsplash) or in the case of flooring, in small spaces (e.g., small hallway bathroom or half bathroom). However, there are exceptions to this guidance. Example: a mosiac tile wall that is actually a work of art.

FYI - when determining what the right size tile (mosiac or otherwise) for a particular location or job, you can't go wrong following old rule of thumb:

• small surface area/space = small tile
• medium surface area/space = medium size tile
• large surface area/space/large tile

What consitutues "small," "medium" and "large" depends on the actual surface area to be covered, room size, location, lighting, etc. Generally a small room is the typical hallway or half bath, medioum room is the typical dining room and a large room is the "great room" that has largely replaced the old living and family rooms.