working with sheet-mounted glass mosaics-suggestions needed for solving a problem

[Colour Republic]

Hope yopu get it sorted Rob

If it was me I would cut the plaster and dry wall back just enough to get the tiles in, grout then afterwards take so outline tape, follow the curve of the ceiling maybe 1-2mm down on the tiles, apply a thin bead of decorators caulk, paint in with the ceiling and remove tape which would give you a nice crisp transition.

This sort of tape is used quite a lot in custom body shops

This is quite a good demo of the type of tape i'm on about

[video=youtube;n3R8h6u4EI0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3R8h6u4EI0[/video]

 

[MTiler]

how thick is the dry wall? Can you not cut it back and still slide them behind?

Definately one way to do it, the easiest and cleanest or use a glass diamond blade to cut to the shape. If any fall off the sheet leave them and just fill in any gaps once theyre all on the wall.

missyT

 

[Rob Z]

Update: the Leonitt brand biters recommended by Gisela arrived this afternoon. I went into the shop tonight and experimented with some cuts, and it is just as G. said it would be...great tip MG-I'm glad I have this tool now. Thanks again Gisela

 

[user123]

Update: the Leonitt brand biters recommended by Gisela arrived this afternoon. I went into the shop tonight and experimented with some cuts, and it is just as G. said it would be...great tip MG-I'm glad I have this tool now. Thanks again Gisela

Weyheyy!! :hurray: great...

 

[Richard Edwards]

As Mosaic Girl is a real pro on this subject, I would take her advice any day. I have however, used my Rubi TX1200 fitted with a mosaic separator tool - also Rubi and it will cut curves as well, you have to ease the pressure off the glass and turn it slightly. Those ultra thin mosaics are a real challenge, take a look at these - 3mm thick - Italian and paper mounted.

 

[Rob Z]

The Leonitt nippers worked really well (thank you Gisela). The only aggravation was working with the paper-face mounted stuff. For the mesh mounted stuff nibbling away with these biters was a breeze.

I used the Festool Rotex 90 sander to clean up, grind, and polish edges, as needed. Festool sells pads which can be used to polish cut edges.

I'm waiting for the decorative glass panel to get installed, and then I'll get some photos to share.

Thanks for the help. I hope everyone is doing well over in the UK. We've been busy/hectic over here.

Richard, that's a fine looking installation! Very nice.

 

[MTiler]

Update: the Leonitt brand biters recommended by Gisela arrived this afternoon. I went into the shop tonight and experimented with some cuts, and it is just as G. said it would be...great tip MG-I'm glad I have this tool now. Thanks again Gisela

They are good, I use them all the time with mosaics