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The challenges associated with installing glass tile seem to be an endless list. this video addresses some of those issues in particular a term called "ghosting". were you aware that it is possible to tint the thinset mortar when installing see-through glass tiles? this video will show you how to do so along with the products we used to accomplish a successful installation. many glass tiles are very expensive so knowing how to properly install them you'll save you so much time money and energy. several do-it-yourselfers are using premixed Mastic to install glass tiles on backsplashes and in wet areas like shower enclosures. this is hardly ever recommended and professionals rarely if ever use premixed Mastic. thin-set mortars mixed to appropriate thickness with the proper notched trowel and certain other techniques will result in a professional installation that will last many years. you should keep in mind that glass tiles with a transparency will show every mistake, and defect in your trowling techniques in the finished product. we will address techniques in further future videos, but for the sake of this video you will learn what was recommended as a result of the problem we experienced on a very real job. it was a very tedious job to skim coat the backs of every tile involved in this backsplash installation however we are confident now that this job will be successful. we tinted the thinset mortar shown in this video with a permacolor select grout colorant from laticrete. several colors are available and a grout chart is available on the laticrete.com website. this channel strives to provide importance and relevant tips, tricks, and information relating to the tile industry. we are in the beginning stages of developing this channel and hope that you view and look forward to Future content from saltwater tile.
materials used:
Lunada bay tiles, series oragami- 4x4
mortar- laticrete glass tile mortar lite.
colorant- permacolor select. color Twilight blue.