Wait for the thinset to cure for a full 48 hours.
How to apply glass tile to wall.
Shows how to cut the tile using a wet saw installation with thin set mortar and applying the grout.
Slightly rock the sheet up and down perpendicular to the trowel lines to collapse the ridges and help the tile settle into place.
To install glass tiles start by spreading the mortar on the wall in a 3 inch by 3 inch space.
Place the mosaic sheets along the wall.
The manufacturer recommended this mastic for this type of tile.
Clean the tile grout the joints and caulk the perimeter.
Do not touch or clean the tiles during this time.
Once you apply the thinset mortar to the wall install tiles starting from the top left and moving to the bottom right.
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.
Then make straight parallel lines in the mortar by pressing into it with a notched trowel to help the tiles stick to the wall.
Prep the wall apply the thinset and install the tile.
To apply hold the trowel at 45 degree angle and use the notched edge to make ridges in the mastic.
Flatten the tile with a grout float if necessary.
If i can do it you can do it.
It s important to use white adhesive because any color behind the tile will show through the glass.
Follow the lines you made when the tiles were dry fit to the wall.
When using sheets of smaller glass tiles apply gentle.
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.
Use a 3 16 v notched trowel to spread white tile mastic adhesive on the wall.