--- title: "White Pebble Tiles on Mesh: Sheet Joints, Grout and a Bathroom Project" description: "White pebble tiles on mesh combine individual natural stones into sheets that are easier to handle during installation. The finished appearance depends on how the sheets meet, the spacing between stones and the grout colour. This White Timor bathroom project shows how the mosaic looks across a completed interior, with original photographs from our project" date: 2018-04-12 author: "Mariusz Trestka" url: "https://www.lux4home.com/white-pebble-tile/" categories: - "News Pebble" --- **White pebble tiles on mesh combine individual natural stones into sheets that are easier to handle during installation.** The finished appearance depends on how the sheets meet, the spacing between stones and the grout colour. This White Timor bathroom project shows how the mosaic looks across a completed interior, with original photographs from our project archive. Table of Contents Toggle- [White Timor bathroom project at a glance](#white-timor-bathroom-project-at-a-glance) - [What does the mesh backing do?](#what-does-the-mesh-backing-do) - [How to make sheet joints less noticeable](#how-to-make-sheet-joints-less-noticeable) - [Grout and wet-area planning](#grout-and-wet-area-planning) - [Original photographs of the bathroom](#original-photographs-of-the-bathroom) - [Planning a similar pebble mosaic project](#planning-a-similar-pebble-mosaic-project) At Lux4home, White Timor pebbles are selected and assembled by hand in Indonesia. Selection considers colour, size and shape, while retaining the variation of natural stone. For other colours and designs, explore our [pebble tiles and mosaics collection](https://www.lux4home.com/pebble-tiles/). White Timor bathroom project at a glance ---------------------------------------- Material and format recorded for this projectMosaicWhite Timor natural pebble tiles on meshSheet format30 × 30 cm, approximately 11.8 × 11.8 inchesProductionHand-selected and assembled in IndonesiaProjectWhite pebble mosaic used on bathroom walls and floorDesign detailInterlocking sheet edges help blend adjoining sheets into the stone patternThe photographs show one completed installation. They are a reference for the appearance of the material, rather than a specification of the concealed waterproofing, adhesive or grout used on this project. What does the mesh backing do? ------------------------------ The mesh holds the pebbles in their arrangement before fixing. Instead of placing every loose stone individually, the installer can handle a sheet and check how its edges fit the next one. The mounting mesh is not a waterproofing layer and does not replace the adhesive that bonds the mosaic to the prepared surface. Natural pebbles are not identical manufactured shapes. When reviewing a sample, look at the whole sheet as well as individual stones: their spacing, height and colour variation all contribute to the finished effect. How to make sheet joints less noticeable ---------------------------------------- The aim is for the boundary between two sheets to resemble the spacing within a sheet. Interlocking edges help, but do not guarantee invisible joins. Ask your installer to lay out several sheets together before fixing them and inspect the arrangement from normal viewing distance. A repeating square outline or a wider gap at each sheet edge is easier to address at this stage. Review a sample area with the intended grout colour. A close colour match can make the overall surface look more continuous; a contrasting grout makes the outlines of individual pebbles more prominent. Choose the effect from a physical sample rather than relying only on a photograph. Grout and wet-area planning --------------------------- Pebble mosaics have joints between the stones: they are not grout-free. The grout needs to suit the joint widths, the stone and the intended use. For a bathroom or shower, agree the complete installation system with the installer, including the substrate, waterproofing where required, adhesive and grout. Do not assume that every mesh-backed mosaic is suitable for permanent immersion, a sauna or an exposed outdoor area. These applications need confirmation for the exact stone, backing and installation products. Installation manufacturers such as [LATICRETE discuss compatibility and testing of mesh-backed stone](https://www.laticrete.com/support-and-training/downloads-and-faq/faqs/planning-a-job/thinsets); follow the instructions for the system actually selected. Original photographs of the bathroom ------------------------------------ Use the gallery to compare the wider room with closer views of the pebble surface. Lighting and surrounding finishes affect how white stone appears, so a sample remains useful when planning your own interior. [![White Timor pebble mosaic in the bathroom project, view 1](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/White-pebble-tiles-mosaics-5.jpg "White Pebble Tiles on Mesh: Sheet Joints, Grout and a Bathroom Project 1")](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/White-pebble-tiles-mosaics-5.jpg)White Timor bathroom project — photograph 1 of 16.[![White Timor pebble mosaic in the bathroom project, view 2](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/White-pebble-tiles-mosaics-3-e1523562011336.jpg "White Pebble Tiles on Mesh: Sheet Joints, Grout and a Bathroom Project 2")](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/White-pebble-tiles-mosaics-3-e1523562011336.jpg)White Timor bathroom project — photograph 2 of 16.[![White Timor pebble mosaic in the bathroom project, view 3](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/White-pebble-tiles-mosaics-1.jpg "White Pebble Tiles on Mesh: Sheet Joints, Grout and a Bathroom Project 3")](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/White-pebble-tiles-mosaics-1.jpg)White Timor bathroom project — photograph 3 of 16.[![White Timor pebble mosaic in the bathroom project, view 4](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-tiles-ideas-7.jpg "White Pebble Tiles on Mesh: Sheet Joints, Grout and a Bathroom Project 4")](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-tiles-ideas-7.jpg)White Timor bathroom project — photograph 4 of 16.[![White Timor pebble mosaic in the bathroom project, view 5](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-tiles-ideas-6.jpg "White Pebble Tiles on Mesh: Sheet Joints, Grout and a Bathroom Project 5")](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-tiles-ideas-6.jpg)White Timor bathroom project — photograph 5 of 16.[![White Timor pebble mosaic in the bathroom project, view 6](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-mosaics-Lux4home-7.jpg "White Pebble Tiles on Mesh: Sheet Joints, Grout and a Bathroom Project 6")](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-mosaics-Lux4home-7.jpg)White Timor bathroom project — photograph 6 of 16.[![White Timor pebble mosaic in the bathroom project, view 7](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-tiles-ideas-2.jpg "White Pebble Tiles on Mesh: Sheet Joints, Grout and a Bathroom Project 7")](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-tiles-ideas-2.jpg)White Timor bathroom project — photograph 7 of 16.[![White Timor pebble mosaic in the bathroom project, view 8](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-tiles-ideas-3.jpg "White Pebble Tiles on Mesh: Sheet Joints, Grout and a Bathroom Project 8")](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-tiles-ideas-3.jpg)White Timor bathroom project — photograph 8 of 16.[![White Timor pebble mosaic in the bathroom project, view 9](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-tiles-ideas-4.jpg "White Pebble Tiles on Mesh: Sheet Joints, Grout and a Bathroom Project 9")](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-tiles-ideas-4.jpg)White Timor bathroom project — photograph 9 of 16.[![White Timor pebble mosaic in the bathroom project, view 10](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-tiles-ideas-5.jpg "White Pebble Tiles on Mesh: Sheet Joints, Grout and a Bathroom Project 10")](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-tiles-ideas-5.jpg)White Timor bathroom project — photograph 10 of 16.[![White Timor pebble mosaic in the bathroom project, view 11](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-mosaics-Lux4home-5.jpg "White Pebble Tiles on Mesh: Sheet Joints, Grout and a Bathroom Project 11")](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-mosaics-Lux4home-5.jpg)White Timor bathroom project — photograph 11 of 16.[![White Timor pebble mosaic in the bathroom project, view 12](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-mosaics-Lux4home-3.jpg "White Pebble Tiles on Mesh: Sheet Joints, Grout and a Bathroom Project 12")](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-mosaics-Lux4home-3.jpg)White Timor bathroom project — photograph 12 of 16.[![White Timor pebble mosaic in the bathroom project, view 13](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-mosaics-Lux4home-2.jpg "White Pebble Tiles on Mesh: Sheet Joints, Grout and a Bathroom Project 13")](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-mosaics-Lux4home-2.jpg)White Timor bathroom project — photograph 13 of 16.[![White Timor pebble mosaic in the bathroom project, view 14](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-mosaics-Lux4home-1.jpg "White Pebble Tiles on Mesh: Sheet Joints, Grout and a Bathroom Project 14")](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/pebble-mosaics-Lux4home-1.jpg)White Timor bathroom project — photograph 14 of 16.[![White Timor pebble mosaic in the bathroom project, view 15](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/White-pebble-tiles-mosaics-7.jpg "White Pebble Tiles on Mesh: Sheet Joints, Grout and a Bathroom Project 15")](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/White-pebble-tiles-mosaics-7.jpg)White Timor bathroom project — photograph 15 of 16.[![White Timor pebble mosaic in the bathroom project, view 16](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/White-pebble-tiles-mosaics-6.jpg "White Pebble Tiles on Mesh: Sheet Joints, Grout and a Bathroom Project 16")](https://www.lux4home.com/wp-content/gallery/2018/04/White-pebble-tiles-mosaics-6.jpg)White Timor bathroom project — photograph 16 of 16.Planning a similar pebble mosaic project ---------------------------------------- Start with the [White Timor pebble tile](https://www.lux4home.com/p/pebble-tiles-white-timor/) and tell us the surface area, where it will be installed and the look you want to achieve. Confirm the sheet dimensions, sample appearance and suitability for the intended location before ordering. For a separate commercial interior, see our [White Timor pebble walls at Tokyo Sushi in Warsaw](https://www.lux4home.com/white-pebble-tiles-on-walls/). That project shows another use of the material; the article here focuses on mesh-backed sheets, their joins and the bathroom example.