How Do You Install Glass Wall Tile

You can pull out the spacers when the mortar starts to dry.

How do you install glass wall tile.

To install glass tiles start by spreading the mortar on the wall in a 3 inch by 3 inch space. Then use a level to extend the line along the work area. Wait for the thinset to cure for a full 48 hours. Lay cardboard spacers flat on the countertop with their edges pressed against the wall.

Mark the wall at the top of the tile. Starting with your bottom row of tiles apply tiles to the thin set. Since glass tile is translucent the thin set is usually white. Use a 3 16 v notched trowel to spread white tile mastic adhesive on the wall.

It s important to use white adhesive because any color behind the tile will show through the glass. Clean the tile grout the joints and caulk the perimeter. When using sheets of smaller glass tiles apply gentle even pressure to the. Begin with the bottom row if you are stacking more than one row of glass tile.

So as to maintain a clear background that. Prep the wall apply the thinset and install the tile. Then make straight parallel lines in the mortar by pressing into it with a notched trowel to help the tiles stick to the wall. Use 1 8 inch spacers to keep a consistent space between tiles as you go.

Aligning the outside edge with the wall and resting the bottom on the cardboard spacer begin pressing the glass tile sheet into place. Hold a tile at this spot accounting for a 1 8 inch expansion gap. Do not touch or clean the tiles during this time. How to install a glass mosaic tile backsplash illustration by gregory nemec.

The manufacturer recommended this mastic for this type of tile. To apply hold the trowel at 45 degree angle and use the notched edge to make ridges in the mastic. Like ceramic tile installing glass tile involves setting the glass onto the work surface. Press and wiggle each tile to set into the mortar keeping each flat plumb and level.

This line serves as your cutting guide to fit tile along the counter. This old house general contractor tom silva demonstrates a fast no fuss way to tile a kitchen backsplash.