Wall Glass Tile Installation

Wash the wall with tsp tri sodium phosphate or an ammonia based cleaner to remove any grease or oil.

Wall glass tile installation.

Apply the grout with a float gliding over the tiles at a 45 degree angle. To do so make sure all of the tiles are intact and secure. Use a spirit level to check that the batten is absolutely horizontal. To apply hold the trowel at 45 degree angle and use the notched edge to make ridges in the mastic.

After the mortar sets and the tiles have been cleaned of any excess mortar mix up the unsanded grout to the consistency recommended by the manufacturer s directions. How to install a glass mosaic tile backsplash illustration by gregory nemec. Do not touch or clean the tiles during this time. If existing tiles are beyond repair remove the tile and install a piece of wallboard in its place.

Prep the wall apply the thinset and install the tile. Glass tile is a very finicky type of ti. Then make straight parallel lines in the mortar by pressing into it with a notched trowel to help the tiles stick to the wall. Hang a batten board to prevent tile slippage.

The manufacturer recommended this mastic for this type of tile. Don t start it at the floor. A batten board helps you start your bottom most course or row of tiles. Use a 3 16 v notched trowel to spread white tile mastic adhesive on the wall.

If you are planing to install glass tile then there are a few things you need to know before you start your install. If you go with a translucent glass tile be sure to prime the wall white prior to installation. Remove the tile and prepare the wall according to the corresponding instructions above or tile over the existing tile. Wait for the thinset to cure for a full 48 hours.

It s important to use white adhesive because any color behind the tile will show through the glass. The batten should run the full length of the wall and be positioned with the top edge one tile width plus one grout joint width above the floor or work surface. Thinset mortar should cover the entire area behind the tile but there is a chance a small spot could be missed. Clean the tile grout the joints and caulk the perimeter.

Fix your straight length of timber batten to the wall you are going to tile. Instead bring it up to about 3 4 of the height of your tiles. To avoid scratching the glass tiles grout with unsanded grout. Glass tile installation is similar to methods used for ceramic porcelain and natural stone.

A batten board is nothing more than a 1 x4 or 1 x2 board screwed directly into the wall horizontally. To install glass tiles start by spreading the mortar on the wall in a 3 inch by 3 inch space.