Whether they are used on floors walls countertops or backsplashes and whether made from traditional ceramic tiles porcelain or glass tiles mosaics create an intricate design effect that lends a look of luxury in any room.
How to apply mosaic tiles to a wall.
Wait for the thinset to cure for a full 48 hours.
This material is applied with a v notch trowel.
Place the mosaic sheets along the wall.
Slightly rock the sheet up and down perpendicular to the trowel lines to collapse the ridges and help the tile settle into place.
Lay out the location of the backsplash on the wall.
The size of the notches in the trowel are important and.
Do not touch or clean the tiles during this time.
The tiles will be held on the wall with thin set or mastic.
On those type of tiles it s a good idea to wet the back of the tile with water before applying the tile to the wall.
Mark the wall at the top of the tile.
Add tile spacers for help keeping the tile pieces lined up.
To install a mosaic tile backsplash in a kitchen.
On most tiles though it isn t necessary to wet the back.
Apply grout to the tile using a grout spreader.
Hold a tile at this spot accounting for a 1 8 inch expansion gap.
If you re working with thin mosaic tile or glass mosaic tile that isn t painted on the back apply the thin set with a notched trowel and then flatten it slightly with the flat side of the trowel before setting the tile.
Follow the lines you made when the tiles were dry fit to the wall.
How to lay mosaic tiles.
How to install a glass mosaic tile backsplash illustration by gregory nemec.
Cover the countertop with plastic sheeting held in place with masking tape.
Flatten the tile with a grout float if necessary.
A ceramic tile installation made with sheets of mosaic tile offers a great way to add visual interest to a room.
Then use a level to extend the line along the work area.
Prep the wall apply the thinset and install the tile.
Clean the tile grout the joints and caulk the perimeter.
Work the spreader in several different directions to push.
On some fired tiles the tile will soak the water form the mortar extremely quickly.
This line serves as your cutting guide to fit tile along the counter.