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DoubleDongle-F t1_j4a77ll wrote

Reply to Question on Mosaic Tile Backing by lesterd88

Anything wrong with good old thin-set mortar? It's more work, but it's not super hard. With the quantities you're using, you could easily mix it with a stick or a common power drill. And it wouldn't have any of the problems you're worrying about.

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Yummy-Beetle-Juice t1_j4a6q15 wrote

Reply to Question on Mosaic Tile Backing by lesterd88

I would use reinforced thinset or mastic with a notched trowel . I could see one issue with sticky paper, if you accidentally set the tile slightly crooked, are you going to be able to adjust it? It the tile is attached to a woven mat, I would certainly not use the sticky paper.

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Casiometa t1_j4a3xg3 wrote

Reply to Question on Mosaic Tile Backing by lesterd88

I just use mastic. Be careful not to put much as ot will go between the grout lines names it a najor pain to clean/grout. Don't worry about bond that stuff holds very well. 3rd world country just use mud...you will be fine.

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JerseyWiseguy t1_j4a35z7 wrote

Reply to Question on Mosaic Tile Backing by lesterd88

I've done quite a few tiled kitchen backsplashes. I always use AcrylPro tile adhesive (available at Home Depot and elsewhere), if the individual tiles are smaller (as yours are). The stuff is just super easy to work with. It's pre-mixed, but it doesn't dry out quickly. It grips immediately, but you can move tiles around even hours later. It's got a smooth, even consistency, like creamy peanut butter, so it's easy to spread. Simple water cleanup. When it's fully cured, it's very durable and long-lasting, just like any other mastic.

So, it's more work than a self-stick mat, but not as difficult as typical tile mastic, yet it ultimately holds as well as typical tile mastic. Another option to consider.

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