Do not touch or clean the tiles during this time.
How to apply glass tile to wall.
Shows how to cut the tile using a wet saw installation with thin set mortar and applying the grout.
Once you apply the thinset mortar to the wall install tiles starting from the top left and moving to the bottom right.
Add tile spacers for help keeping the tile pieces lined up.
Place the mosaic sheets along the wall.
The manufacturer recommended this mastic for this type of tile.
Next push the tiles firmly into the mortar and continue applying the mortar and tiles in 3 inch by 3 inch spaces.
Follow the lines you made when the tiles were dry fit to the wall.
Then make straight parallel lines in the mortar by pressing into it with a notched trowel to help the tiles stick to the wall.
Wait for the thinset to cure for a full 48 hours.
How to install a glass mosaic tile backsplash illustration by gregory nemec.
It s important to use white adhesive because any color behind the tile will show through the glass.
Prep the wall apply the thinset and install the tile.
Use a 3 16 v notched trowel to spread white tile mastic adhesive on the wall.
Flatten the tile with a grout float if necessary.
Clean the tile grout the joints and caulk the perimeter.
When using sheets of smaller glass tiles apply gentle.
Starting with your bottom row of tiles apply tiles to the thin set.
To install glass tiles start by spreading the mortar on the wall in a 3 inch by 3 inch space.
To apply hold the trowel at 45 degree angle and use the notched edge to make ridges in the mastic.
Press and wiggle each tile to set into the mortar keeping each flat plumb and level.