If you are planing to install glass tile then there are a few things you need to know before you start your install.
How to install glass wall tile in kitchen.
The manufacturer recommended this mastic for this type of tile.
Apply thin set to the wall with a 3 16 inch notched trowel to ensure proper depth.
Wait for the thinset to cure for a full 48 hours.
Clean the tile grout the joints and caulk the perimeter.
Then apply pressure to the tile.
Apply thin set in smooth even strokes.
Aligning the outside edge with the wall and resting the bottom on the cardboard spacer begin pressing the glass tile sheet into place.
Do not touch or clean the tiles during this time.
Look at the colors in the wall the.
It s important to use white adhesive because any color behind the tile will show through the glass.
With the notched edge pull across the thinset horizontally.
When ready it should be the consistency of creamy peanut butter.
You want to be very careful and precise when adhering them to your wall.
Excess thinset will stick to the trowel or fall to the countertop.
To apply hold the trowel at 45 degree angle and use the notched edge to make ridges in the mastic.
Glass tile is a very finicky type of ti.
Lay cardboard spacers flat on the countertop with their edges pressed against the wall.
Prep the wall apply the thinset and install the tile.
Add mortar to water a little at a time while stirring.
The technique that worked well for me was getting the bottom in place almost at a 45 degree angle then slowly lifting the tile upright towards the wall.
Begin with the bottom row if you are stacking more than one row of glass tile.
How to install a glass mosaic tile backsplash illustration by gregory nemec.
Making sure it is tight with the tiles next to it.
While a glass tile backsplash adds a pop of color to the kitchen s decor you want to choose tile colors that complement colors that are already in the kitchen.
Maintain a thickness of around 1 4 inch.
Flatten down the grooves in the thinset with the broad flat side of the trowel.
To install glass tiles start by spreading the mortar on the wall in a 3 inch by 3 inch space.