Mosaics and Stained Glass: EGADS! Is anyone on, quick grouting emergency!

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Author Content WUVIE Hulbert, OK (Zone 7a) July 18, 2006 04:18 PM Post #2520245 Oh, please, oh, please let there be someone on the mosaic board right now, I'm in a panic! I just grouted my In Vino Veritas sign and I'm panicking! It is covered with grout, I wiped off the excess and there it sits covered in grout still. I used Mapei type S grout and am in a panic. How long do I let it sit on the mosaic before I begin sponging it off? Egads, this is the scary part! I'm worried I ruined it! HELP IF YOU CAN! (please?) Click the image for an enlarged view. Vee8ch Palm Bay, FL (Zone 9b) July 18, 2006 04:24 PM Post #2520259 Don't let it sit. Keep on wiping it off, rinse your sponge or cloth, wipe and rinse until the glass is completely uncovered. WUVIE Hulbert, OK (Zone 7a) July 18, 2006 06:02 PM Post #2520604 Whew, thanks a milliion! I've gotta say, that was purdy scary! I've adorned many things with mosaic, but never grouted before today, so let me say, as a first timer, the fear is all for naught. The excess grout is removed, it has been wiped down, dried, buffed and cleaned. It is SO hard to photograph a piece with mirrors in it, let me tell ya! Covered in black grout, eww! Click the image for an enlarged view. WUVIE Hulbert, OK (Zone 7a) July 18, 2006 06:16 PM Post #2520650 Not quite finished, have to finish the edges and seal it, but here is a closer look once the excess grout has been cleaned off. Click the image for an enlarged view. Vee8ch Palm Bay, FL (Zone 9b) July 18, 2006 06:45 PM Post #2520765 It's beautiful girl! What a wonderful job you've done :) WUVIE Hulbert, OK (Zone 7a) July 18, 2006 07:02 PM Post #2520815 Thank you! Whoo hoo, a compliment! Now there's a welcome message! Many thanks! I've since switched back to the original post with my pictures. You can see more of the grouting and such here: http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/627484/ pepper23 KC Metro area, MO (Zone 5b) July 18, 2006 08:15 PM Post #2521121 Great job WUVIE!!!! LindaSC Columbia, SC (Zone 8a) July 19, 2006 03:10 PM Post #2523965 That's beautiful, great job.

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