Apply a coat of thinset to the wall and a light buttering to the back of the tile.
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Then position the tile where it needs to go and add the spacers.
Apply grout to the tile using a grout spreader.
Mortar a small spot and then place a tile.
Slightly rock the sheet up and down perpendicular to the trowel lines to collapse the ridges and help the tile settle into place.
Apply the mortar or mastic in the same manner as the rest of the wall and place the tiles.
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For the average small wall tiles which are currently popular you will want to use a 1x4 square notch trowel.
To see where the tile will end at the top of the installation make a jury stick.
Follow the package instructions for the tile mastic or thinset used for adhering the tiles to the wall.
Mark the wall at the top of the tile.
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Add construction adhesive to the back of the tiles on all of the raised parts.
Rub all of the recessed areas and press them firmly to the wall.
This step may require a couple tries to get the right amount of thinset for your tile wall clean off any thinset on the sides or face of the tile immediately.
Press the tile into the opening and work the tile until you ve made it flat and even with the other tiles.
Then use a level to extend the line along the work area.
Follow the lines you made when the tiles were dry fit to the wall.
Take a tile for the edge of the wall and apply the adhesive to the back as if you were putting butter on a piece of toast.
Press the tile firmly to the wall in place.
Pull the tile up and look at the pattern that is create on the back.
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Place the mosaic sheets along the wall.
Hold it up to the wall to check.
Add tile spacers for help keeping the tile pieces lined up.
The tiles must be set before you attempt to grout them or they will move and cause you headaches.
Test a tile to make sure the mortar is mixed and spread correctly.
Grout it clean up and enjoy.
This line serves as your cutting guide to fit tile along the counter.
Mark a straight board using the tile and spacers for the vertical layout.
Generally 24 hours will do for this and some setup more quickly.
Work the spreader in several different directions to push.