How To Install Mosaic Sheet Glass Tile Kitchen Backsplash

I cover how to measure cut and place the backsplash as well as how to make sur.

How to install mosaic sheet glass tile kitchen backsplash.

In part three we pick up with the fun part. Follow the lines you made when the tiles were dry fit to the wall. Use a 3 16 v notched trowel to spread white tile mastic adhesive on the wall. Let cure for a couple of hours.

But because the individual tiles are small usually 2 in. Position the sheet on the wall and press it into the wet. Flatten the tile with a grout float if necessary. It s important to use white adhesive because any color behind the tile will show through the glass.

Apply painter s tape along the back edge of the countertop to protect the granite. The manufacturer recommended this mastic for this type of tile. Add tile spacers for help keeping the tile pieces lined up. Place the mosaic sheets along the wall.

This instructional video details the process of installing an oceanside glasstile mosaic backsplash. Apply thin set adhesive to the wall using a notched trowel. Topics include inspecting tile preparing the substrate. Place sheets on either side of it to see how the tiles are going to fit together.

Using a caulk gun and the coordinating acrylic caulk for your grout apply a bead to the perimeter of the backsplash area where the tiles meet your walls cabinets and counters. Align it horizontally onto the countertop. Lay out the location of the backsplash on the wall. Cover the countertop with plastic sheeting held in place with masking tape.

Dry fit the sheets of tile starting with the center piece. Reinstall the electrical receptacles using longer screws if necessary. To install a mosaic tile backsplash in a kitchen. Installation of the backsplash.