Glass mosaic - best adhesive?

[Time's Ran Out]

Hi - I'am John and I've got a question?:smilewinkgrin:
I've been asked to tile a wall in a bathroom - feature wall away from water - and the tile is a glass mosaic.
Its very expensive and from that earth shop. Its clear with an oily appearance.
Now I'am thinking it needs to be a white (whitest adhesive possible) and they seem quite heavy (so non slip adhesive).
Which do you think is the best adhesive to use on this job.
Thanks in advance.

 

[tommyzooom]

I'd probably go for BAL Mosaic Fix,
Very white and good non slip

Pricey tho

 

[DHTiling]

what is the backing John..?



Some need to epoxy fixed.... which i suppose you know anyway.

Colour bonded or painted.. ?

 

[Rich]

Hello John and welcome to the forum :smilewinkgrin:

Are you going to be looking for a standard or extended addy? I haven't used the mosaic fix but it I have heard good things.

 

[user123]

What colour grout are you planning to use, John?

 

[Qwerty]

John, I have always used Mapei Adesilix P10. It is ultra bright white and so easy to work with. A bit pricey though.
Big bags are 25kg's instead of 20kg which is odd
I wouldnt use anything else for expensive glass mosaic

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Hi John, and:welcome:I have no idea:lol: but good luck anyway I was just walking past and someone made me sit at their laptop and made me type something :yikes:

 

[The D]

*Hi John if you have a problem customer then you may consider using blue tack it is grrrrrrrr8 for non slip and as you are new to the game if you make a mistake you can just pull them back of*:smilewinkgrin: but it is blue*

 

[user123]

Whatever adhesive you use has to match the grout colour, otherwise it'll look a royal mess...the different shades will shine through the glass..

 

[kilty55]

you can get white tack now also

 

[user123]

you can get white tack now also

and self adhesive velcro... :lol:

 

[White Room]

If you find the job a bit to complicated we have a section I'm Looking for a Wall and Floor Tiler saves hashing the job right up:whatchutalkingabout

 

[kilty55]

velcro huh.......kinky

 

[Time's Ran Out]

And I thought this was the proper place to get advice!!!!!!!

Just as well I know you all.

Anyway, they are clear cellophane tacky front fixed sheets, but the adhesive will 'taint' the final visual look of the tile - so I'am after the whitest, the colour of the grout will be my next thread!

Today I skimmed the walls over with a white (ish) adhesive so no background colour would bleed through, and with all this invaluable information I am now in a better position to make my final choice.

If I use 'white tack' would I have to put a piece on each sheet or each tile (11,250) and as each tile is 20x20mm what size blob (if that is the technical description) would you suggest.

Thanks for all your 'help' and if it's successful I'll try and post some pictures.

 

[The D]

mosaic fix i think is prb your best bet m8 but no harm in trying the *'white tack':rolleyes5:

 

[White Room]

I believe there maybe some tack specialists available...

 

[jay]

Timeless get some laticrete 4327 morter admix mix it neat with the grout you intend to use (white if i read right) then use as an adhesive Broken Link Removed

 

[MTiler]

Keraflex white will have a good hold.

 

[kilty55]

as it happens i have a small hand made glass job next week...going to use p10 and half water half isolastic to fix

 

[kilty55]

had to buy this p10 stuff because the shop ran out of white tack

 

[MTiler]

P10 is good, but I always have to order it.

 

[kilty55]

me too missy tiler

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

And I thought this was the proper place to get advice!!!!!!!

Just as well I know you all.

Anyway, they are clear cellophane tacky front fixed sheets, but the adhesive will 'taint' the final visual look of the tile - so I'am after the whitest, the colour of the grout will be my next thread!

Today I skimmed the walls over with a white (ish) adhesive so no background colour would bleed through, and with all this invaluable information I am now in a better position to make my final choice.

If I use 'white tack' would I have to put a piece on each sheet or each tile (11,250) and as each tile is 20x20mm what size blob (if that is the technical description) would you suggest.

Thanks for all your 'help' and if it's successful I'll try and post some pictures.

Yes John you are right, blob, is the correct technical term.:lol: good luck mate

 

[Rich]

Have you thought about using flour and water? I use it to fix all my tiles and it can also be used as grout :smilewinkgrin:

 

[user123]

Have you thought about using flour and water? I use it to fix all my tiles and it can also be used as grout :smilewinkgrin:

You forgot the salt - salt dough is very longlasting and can be varnished... needs a lot of salt though... papermache could make great grout, oh and there is chewed up chewing gum, of course, icewhite should do it??