Working with trav mosaic sheets , any tips

[One Day]

Best thing I've come across by far for mosaics is Kerakoll Tenaflex.
I've long used MosaicFix for it's grab but Tenaflex really doesn't slip.
Last time I used a 5mm trowel with 50x50mm porcelain mosaics and didn't need to pin anything.
Truly brilliant stuff - if you can source it.

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

Another option would be to use Mosaic Mesh.
A plastic mesh of approximately 2mm which holds mosaics rigidly in position when tiling. Used by both Professional & DIY to make mosaic fixing fast and simple, and to give a fully satisfactory finish.
• Self adhesive, easy to apply, no hassle • Keeps mosaics evenly spaced, no need for a multitude of spacers
• Easy to cut with a knife, no loss of mosaic versatility
• 300mm x 300mm, fits a standard mosaic sheet
• Eliminates mosaic alignment problems making fixing even faster

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I used these on a job before lee and it was a first and last. Every mosaic come off the sheet as its very difficult to get a good bond to tje actual tile. All your doing is Bedding the adhesive into a plastic sheet not the tile

 

[Stef]

I used these on a job before lee and it was a first and last. Every mosaic come off the sheet as its very difficult to get a good bond to tje actual tile. All your doing is Bedding the adhesive into a plastic sheet not the tile

I've used them a couple of times without any bother.
Made sure they had plenty of contact with adhesive though, had to dig out adhesive the next day so I knew they were well stuck.

 

[charlie1]

Webber set SPF (white) or similar and 3mm notch trowel should be fine. Ensure substrate is nice and flat, press in with grout float. If you still experience slumping then pin top row but I don't think you will need to.

 

[TJ Smiler]

Depends on how far out you have to bring your sheets in order to keep it flush with your other tiles.... I normally do the dog tooth (why is it called that?) but cos yours is the shower area it might be difficult so you could try running Homelux matting up the wall, that will bring it out by a few mm and if you use a slightly large notch trowel it will give you an extra couple of mm. And it will waterproof your walls at the same time.

PS; Weber.set spf rapid white is what i would use too.