Creating a specific colored mosaic pattern with pebbles adds an unnecessary level of complexity to the project, so keep it simple. Cut sturdy mesh backing in inch squares -- or determine the size for your border tiles and cut enough pieces of identical size for the whole job.
Six-inch by 9-inch border tiles might be a better look in your bathroom, for example. Place the mesh on a plastic dropcloth so your work surface isn't affected by mortar, grout or sealer. Spread thinset mortar over a mesh backing piece, and cover the mortar with pebbles, fitting them as closely together as possible.
From time to time, check the uniformity of the tile surface with a carpenter's level and adjust individual pebbles that stick up too far. Continue until all the mesh backing pieces have been set with pebbles. Let the mortar dry. Apply grout over the pebble tiles to fill in the gaps.
In the case of flooring a fall to the drainage point of no less than two inches in required. Need some pebble tile inspiration? Take a look at these on Houzz. Mosaic tile adhesive — Use only a high quality thinset mortar. It is important that each pebble is embedded in adhesive, however they should not be pressed deeply into the adhesive. It is recommended that the stones be sealed before and after grouting.
For the best results use a good quality penetrating sealer. These types of penetrating sealers ordinarily do not change or alter the color of the pebbles. In order to enhance the color of the stones to a deeper matte or glossy finish it is suggested you use natural stone color enhancer or natural stone color and shine enhancer prior to applying the penetrating sealer.
A sanded grout that is suitable for external or internal conditions which ever may be the case is recommended. Generally grouts are a water mix but where some flexibility may be needed then a latex additive or similar should be used in the water it is important to wait the interval recommended by the adhesive manufacturer before grouting to minimize dirt ingress between the pebble and avoid the opportunity for dislodging of pebbles grout a small area at a time.
After removing most of the grout with a brush use a grout sponge to continue removing grout until the desired finish is achieved. Joints can be easily formed with two angles, sealant and bond-breaker between them designers may show points at which joints are needed and they are certainly required where tiles join walls or some other building material in the substrate a tile saw may be used to fit edges or corners you can also flip the tile over and cut the desired edge or shape with a sharp cutting instrument OR take individual pebbles off the mesh to fill the gaps ordering extra sheets of tile may be useful for this.
It is recommended that the pebbles be sealed with a quality impregnator before grouting and again after the grout has dried completely. Please consult a tile installer if you have any questions or have never installed before. Preparation: Area of application should be flat, clean and free of contaminants. For wet areas a reinforced waterproof membrane is recommended. Pitching a floor to a drain should have a minimum fall of 2 inches. Also note that many of the tiles have a paper backing to protect them during shipment, you may have to soak them in warm water to get the paper backing to come off easily.
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