which adhesive to use on foil backed glass tiles

[maidmarionuk]

I have a small number of foil backed glass tiles to put up round a cloakroom sink. I've read that I need to use a solvent free product so that it doesn't discolour/react with the foil backing. Can I use mirror adhesive or should I use a specialist product? Can anyone suggest a product and whether I should use the blob or spread method (apologies if the terminology is wrong ☺)

 

[L95]

I have a small number of foil backed glass tiles to put up round a cloakroom sink. I've read that I need to use a solvent free product so that it doesn't discolour/react with the foil backing. Can I use mirror adhesive or should I use a specialist product? Can anyone suggest a product and whether I should use the blob or spread method (apologies if the terminology is wrong ☺)

Oh dear... right.

You will want a flexible, WHITE, powder based adhesive. You should never dot and dab (blobbing it) as it's honestly, a **** method for cowboys who don't know what they are doing. Always spread it. You want at least 90% coverage on the back of the tile. Have no idea why people are telling you about solvents, tile adhesive is manufactured with Portland Cement & polymers. Ready mix is made with PC & acrylic usually. When it comes to grouting get something that is extremely smooth (Micromax2 is a dream to work with) and not cheap, gritty stuff. Cheap gritty stuff will scratch your tiles to hell and back. Mirror adhesive? No. It's a tile, follow the instructions for glass tiles from a manufacturer, not google and definitely not BnQ/Wickes etc.

 

[Keithmac]

I used BAL Micromax2 in our kitchen, very nice to work with!.

 

[maidmarionuk]

Thank you both for your help. I will have a look round for the BAL Micromax2 then. Don't suppose you have any left Keithmac?I only need enough for 12 small oblong tiles adhesive will probably cost more than the tiles....

 

[L95]

Thank you both for your help. I will have a look round for the BAL Micromax2 then. Don't suppose you have any left Keithmac?I only need enough for 12 small oblong tiles adhesive will probably cost more than the tiles....

Topps Tiles retail it (£17.99 for 2.5kg) but the store may have split bags out the back (be nice and it works wonders ) or you can pick it up online. Be careful online however as some places want extortionate rates for shipping!