Litho-mosaic

Abstract

A mosaic concrete product, methods of creating the same, and methods of fabricating a module for use in creating the mosaic are provided. The methods of installing the mosaic upon an uncured concrete surface utilize the module. The module may be fabricated by mapping out tile in a design corresponding to the mosaic; adhering the tile to a template utilizing an adhesive, the tile being positioned thereon corresponding to the design; and allowing the adhesive to set. The module may define upper and lower surfaces, the upper surface including the tile adhered thereto. The methods of installing the mosaic comprises: positioning the module upon the uncured concrete surface; embedding the tile into the concrete surface; massaging the tile into the concrete surface to interpose a quantity of cement/fines paste between the adjacent tiles; and finishing the concrete surface.

1 . A method of fabricating a module for use in creating a mosaic upon an uncured concrete surface, the method comprising:
 a) mapping out tile in a design corresponding to the mosaic;   b) adhering the tile to a template utilizing an adhesive, the tile being positioned thereon corresponding to the design, the template defining a substantially flat planar surface;   d) allowing the adhesive to set.   
   
   
       2 . (canceled) 
   
   
       3 . (canceled) 
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the tile defines top and bottom faces, the method further including the steps of:
 a) depositing the adhesive onto the bottom face of the tile; and   b) placing the tile upon the template with the bottom face of the tile being in contact therewith, the tile being positioned thereon corresponding to the design.   
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 4  wherein the template is fabricated of a mesh material. 
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 1  further including the step of transferring the design onto the template utilizing a marking tool, the design being sized and configured to indicate the position of the tile on the template for facilitating the assembly of the tile. 
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 6  wherein the marking tool is a projector. 
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 6  wherein the marking tool is a writing instrument. 
   
   
       9 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the tile is spaced at a distance of at least ⅛ inch or greater from adjacent tile. 
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the adhesive is water-soluble. 
   
   
       11 - 20 . (canceled) 
   
   
       21 . A method of fabricating a module for use in creating a mosaic upon an uncured concrete surface, the method comprising:
 a) mapping out tile in a design corresponding to the mosaic;   b) adhering the tile to a template utilizing an adhesive, the tile being positioned thereon corresponding to the design, the template having a plurality of apertures defining a plurality of fluid passageways for concrete to flow through;   c) allowing the adhesive to set.