INSTALLATION PREP

Materials:

pint Laticrete 4237

screws

shims

blue masking tape

duct tape

extra smalti 

silly putty – tinted gray

rubber washers

weldbond glue for washers

drop cloths

Tools:

hammer

2 tape measures

margin trowel for mixing mud

spatula

mixing containers

tweezers

rubbing block

drill & Phillips bits

battery charger

camera & charger & tripod

nippers

extension cords

mini-leveling jacks

Secure on site:

8-ft. straight edge

To do:

Photograph completed mosaic for record.

Collect extra tesserae to replace those over screws; tape to cardboard

Prime and paint edges of panels

Document “Processing art”

Drill mosaic panels, cut and place carpet foam between mosaic and door & screw panels to door frames

Attach plastic edging to protect frames

Gather extra smalti colors

Schedule pickup from Craters and Freighters

Arrange travel & accommodations; coordinate w/ contractor, client and assistant.

Prepare presentation for unveiling.

copyright George Fishman 2017