Mosaic & Glass Tile Mortar
Polymer-Enriched Thin-Set Mortar
Mosaic & Glass Tile Mortar is a regular-setting, polymer-enriched (“modified”), bright white, multipurpose mortar designed for installing sheet-mounted mosaic glass or stone tiles or individual tiles in thin-set applications.
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FAQs
Can MAPEI's Mosaic & Glass Tile Mortar be used with clear and translucent glass tile?
Yes, MAPEI's Mosaic & Glass Tile Mortar – mixed with water or mixed with MAPEI's Polymer Additive – is recommended for most types of clear, transparent and translucent glass tile.
Can MAPEI's Mosaic & Glass Tile Mortar be used with natural stone?
Yes, MAPEI's Mosaic & Glass Tile Mortar mixed with water or mixed with MAPEI's Polymer Additive is recommended for most installations of natural stone mosaic as well as natural stone tile up to 15" (38 cm) in length on any side.
Can MAPEI's Mosaic & Glass Tile Mortar be used with mixed-material mosaic tile?
Yes, MAPEI's Mosaic & Glass Tile Mortar, mixed with MAPEI's Polymer Additive, is recommended for most installations of mixed-material mosaic tile depending on the substrate and conditions.
Can MAPEI's Mosaic & Glass Tile Mortar be used in a pool?
Yes, MAPEI's Mosaic & Glass Tile Mortar, mixed with MAPEI's Polymer Additive, can be used in submerged applications such as pools. A 21-day curing time is required before filling the pool.
Is a polymer-enriched mortar the same thing as a latex-modified mortar?
Yes, there are several terms used to describe a cement-based tile mortar that contains polymer, such as latex-enriched, latex-modified, polymer-enriched and polymer-modified. MAPEI's Mosaic & Glass Tile Mortar contains polymer and is considered modified. MAPEI's Polymer Additive can also be added to enhance the polymer content.
What is the advantage of using a liquid additive like MAPEI's Polymer Additive?
Liquid additives such as MAPEI's Polymer Additive improve the overall performance of specialty mortars such as MAPEI's Mosaic & Glass Tile Mortar by increasing flexibility, enhancing bond strength and boosting moisture resistance.
Can I tile directly over clean drywall and drywall patching compounds?
Drywall and drywall patching compounds must first be primed with MAPEI's Primer T™.
What is the proper way to mix a cement-based mortar?
Be sure to follow the packaging instructions carefully when mixing. Keep the water-to-powder ratios correct and adhere to the mixing and resting times. Do not add more water if the product begins to thicken. If you are using a liquid additive such as MAPEI's Polymer Additive, keep the correct ratios of liquid additive to mortar powder, do not add water, and adhere to the mixing and resting times. Use a drill rather than mixing by hand. Do not add more liquid additive or add water if the product begins to thicken.
What trowel size should I use?
The trowel size is determined by the size of the tile being installed. Generally speaking, the smaller the tile, the smaller the trowel notches; the larger (or longer) the tile, the larger the trowel notches. Refer to the Lowe's mortar selection chart for more information.