Glass tiles have a unique edge that differs from ceramic or glazed tiles.
How to do glass wall tile.
Leah demonstrates how to drill a hole in a glass tile using a tile and glass drill bit.
1 mix thinset mortar then trowel a thin skim coat onto the backsplash wall.
3 lay out the 12 x 12 inch tile sheets on countertop.
Glass tile is commonly used on interior surfaces but may be used outside if temperatures.
Mark your cut with a washable marker.
4 measure length and height of backsplash wall to determine tile layout.
The color of the glass and the material itself does not change like a glazed tile does so.
Draw guidelines in marker on your glass tile.
How to install glass wall tile applications and substrates.
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Wear protective eyewear and don t nip tiles while other people are.
Nipping glass tiles with wheeled mosaic nippers step 1.
Reinstall the electrical receptacles using longer screws if necessary.
Vacuum to remove dust.
Wear protective gear including goggles.
Then make straight parallel lines in the mortar by pressing into it with a notched trowel to help the tiles stick to the wall.
Keep the installation surface clean and dry.
Patch any holes or cracks with spackling compound and sand the entire surface with medium grit sandpaper.
How to finish glass tile edges.
To install glass tiles start by spreading the mortar on the wall in a 3 inch by 3 inch space.
Remove any remaining dust oils and grease from the wall with tsp tri sodium phosphate or an ammonia based cleanser.
Hubbard typically sees glass tile used as an accent but it can be used for larger projects including entire walls or shower ceilings.
Let cure for a couple of hours.
Get the drill bit set shown in this video.
2 smooth thinset with straight edge trowel and wet sponge.
New concrete should cure for 28 days in warm dry.