Cut the mesh with scissors to trim the sheets to size and remove tiles for the areas where outlets are installed.
How to install wall tile with mesh backing.
To see where the tile will end at the top of the installation make a jury stick.
Mark the wall at the top of the tile.
Generally speaking any vertical tile installation should be done on cement board or.
Cut any individual tiles to fit the edges of the installation with tile nippers.
Position the sheet on the wall and press it into the wet thin set adhesive.
This line serves as your cutting guide to fit tile along the counter.
How to install mesh backed tile step 1.
Then use a level to extend the line along the work area.
Have the right.
Start by spreading a thin even layer of thinset on the wall.
Hold it up to the wall to check.
Apply thin set adhesive to the wall using a notched trowel.
Mark a straight board using the tile and spacers for the vertical layout.
Understand the pattern of the mesh backed tile and how that pattern works with the.
Get the right substrate.
When the skim coat has set i give it a light sanding to make sure there are no ridges or bumps.