Wait for the thinset to cure for a full 48 hours.
How to apply glass tile to wall.
Place the mosaic sheets along the wall.
Also some adhesives and sealants may react with the back coatings of some glass tiles so make sure the manufacturer supplies you with a list of compatible adhesives and sealants.
Once you apply the thinset mortar to the wall install tiles starting from the top left and moving to the bottom right.
It s important to use white adhesive because any color behind the tile will show through the glass.
Shows how to cut the tile using a wet saw installation with thin set mortar and applying the grout.
When using sheets of smaller glass tiles apply gentle.
If i can do it you can do it.
Flatten the tile with a grout float if necessary.
To apply hold the trowel at 45 degree angle and use the notched edge to make ridges in the mastic.
Use a 3 16 v notched trowel to spread white tile mastic adhesive on the wall.
Next push the tiles firmly into the mortar and continue applying the mortar and tiles in 3 inch by 3 inch spaces.
Add tile spacers for help keeping the tile pieces lined up.
Press and wiggle each tile to set into the mortar keeping each flat plumb and level.
Then make straight parallel lines in the mortar by pressing into it with a notched trowel to help the tiles stick to the wall.
How to install a glass mosaic tile backsplash illustration by gregory nemec.
Starting with your bottom row of tiles apply tiles to the thin set.
Slightly rock the sheet up and down perpendicular to the trowel lines to collapse the ridges and help the tile settle into place.
The manufacturer recommended this mastic for this type of tile.
Follow the lines you made when the tiles were dry fit to the wall.
To install glass tiles start by spreading the mortar on the wall in a 3 inch by 3 inch space.