Precautions for glass mosaic installation

Transparent and translucent Glass Tiles can show shadowing (ghosting) if the Glass tile manufacturer’s installation instructions are not followed. Please be aware of visual and technic al limitations with transparent and translucent glass tiles. A mock-up is strongly suggested to verify final appearance and acceptance.
Apply the remaining sheets and make sure that the vertical and horizontal grout joints line up and a consistent pattern is maintained. The Glass Mosaic paper face mounting should be removed as soon as the tiles have set firm but the grout is still pliable enough to make adjustments and repair pinholes or voids in the grout. Use a sponge dampened with clean water to moisten the paper sheets covering the Mosaics. Two or more applications of water may be needed to safely remove
the paper facing from the tile. When the paper is properly saturated, peel the paper from the face of the tile being careful not to pull tile away from the adhesive. Inspect the grout joints for pinholes and voids and fix as necessary. Within one hour of initial set, clean any residual glue and paper from the surface using a light, damp sponge and buff with a dry cloth. Follow with an application of the same adhesive used to set the Glass Mosaics and grout the areas between each sheet as necessary.
Installation of paper-face mounted, back-mounted, edge-mounted, clear film face-mounted glass mosaics, or resinbacked/rear coated glass mosaics: for Swimming Pool installations of back-mounted (dots or melts) and edge mounted glass mosiac tile it is necessary to check with the manufacturer of the tile to determine suitability and to select the adhesive mortar type.
Although Australian and ANSI standards allow for the installation of back-mounted mosaics with latex thin-set mortars, the unstable nature of some of these mountings may not be entirely suitable for the long term performance of this type of tile installation when installed with latex thin-set mortar. Adhesive can be used to install most dot mounted, melt mounted or resin backed mosaic tile.
For installation of resin-backed Glass Mosaic Tile, please make sure that the substrate is clean, structurally sound, and free of any dirt, oil, grease, paint, sealers, form release agents, or curing compounds.