Mosaic Tiling

[Lespearsons]

I am about to lay mosaic tiles (the glass variety) on the floor of a shower room. Would anyone know the right method for laying the tile cement ie 5mm V knotch, 6mm U, flat etc.

With thanks

Keith

[Bobc]

"I am about to lay mosaic tiles (the glass variety) on the floor of a

shower room. Would anyone know the right method for laying the tile

cement ie 5mm V knotch, 6mm U, flat etc.

With thanks

Keith"

Dear Keith,

Assuming that you are laying small mosaic tiles on a mesh backing sheet

then use the smallest V comb you can get to keep the adhesive thickness

to a minimum.

If the tiles are translucent glass, then you must use a high quality

white adhesive such as Weber et Broutin Fermafix Pro or Lanko Prolipate

510.

For jointing (grouting) Weber et Broutin have a good choice of colours in their Ferma Joincolour range.

There is a very good specialist article on working with glass tiles in the March 2004 issue of Fine Homebuilding.

If you want to PM me your address, I can send you a photocopy.

Kind regards;

Bob Clarke

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/grindoux

[Catalpa]

Are they polished glass mosaics? They may be slippy under wet, soapy feet.

[Bobc]

"Are they polished glass mosaics? They may be slippy under wet, soapy feet."

A good point.

In reality, the combination of glass tiles and joint lines provides a

more non-slip surface than a standard glazed ceramic shower tray.

Regards,

Bob Clarke

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/grindoux