Installing Mosaic Wall Tile Sheets

To install a mosaic tile backsplash in a kitchen.

Installing mosaic wall tile sheets.

Set a flat piece of wood over the mosaics and tap it with a rubber mallet to help drive the mosaics. Lay out the location of the backsplash on the wall. Create a work surface by placing a scrap board across the gap where the range was. So we asked dean sorem our go to tile expert to show us his best tips for cutting and setting mosaic tiles.

Beginning at the bottom lay out a run of sheets horizontally adjusting them right or left of the centerline to minimize tile cuts at the ends of the starting area. Cover the countertop with plastic sheeting held in place with masking tape. Lay out the sheets for the starting area. Due to the mesh backing on mo.

With mosaic sheets the small tiles are staggered so the sheets interlock. Position the sheet on the wall and press it into the wet thin set adhesive. Photo by kolin smith. Or less mounted on sheets and often made of glass mosaic tiles present some unique challenges.

Type 2 wall tile glue is best in this case due to being stronger and more sticky than type 1 which will help with. In some ways setting mosaic tile is just like setting any other tile. But because the individual tiles are small usually 2 in. Press the sheets of mosaic into the mortar and smooth them from bottom to top with your hand.

Install adjoining mosaic sheets in the first quadrant in the same manner using tile spacers to ensure that gaps between sheets are exactly the same as the gaps between tiles within the sheets.