mounting grid for mosaic tile -NOT NEEDED FOR BEGINNERS

Our mounting grid for mosaic tile is used with the paper we sell to mount 225 vitreous glass mosaic tiles 3/4" in a uniform grid of 15 tiles x 15 tiles with a 1/16 inch gap between each tile. The sheet size is 1.15 sq ft. The grid and paper are needed only if you are using the INDIRECT METHOD. The indirect method can be more complicated than using the direct method of gluing tiles directly on the surface one at a time. For that reason we recommend the paperless direct method for beginners. However, the INDIRECT METHOD using the grid and paper can make it easier and faster to put a uniform grid of tile on a wall or floor. It is done as follows: 1) Glass mosaic tile are glued FACE-DOWN on the paper using diluted Weldbond adhesive (3 parts water to 1 part Weldbond). Use a light coat to avoid wrinkling the paper. 2) Allow the paper to dry 24 hours. 3) Apply thinset to the tile-side of the sheet and to the wall. 4) Press tiles onto the thinset-covered wall with the PAPER ON THE OUTSIDE. 5) Allow the thinset to cure for 24 hours. 6) Mist the paper until it is soaked and peel it off the tiles. 7) Grout the mosaic.