How Do You Install Glass Tile On Substrate Drywall?
Drywall can suffice as a base for glass tile in some applications like a kitchen backsplash, as long as you apply a waterproof membrane before the mortar. However, drywall substrates are not intended for areas with a lot of moisture, such as showers. Proper installation of glass tile requires more attention to detail than installing ceramic tile. Careful planning is even more crucial with large-format glass tiles on drywall. But the finished work of art is well worth the required extra effort. Clean the back of your glass tiles with a dry cloth to remove any debris or moisture. Set the glass tile aside. Apply the mortar to the drywall substrate with a square notch trowel. Cover the edges of the drywall with the mortar. Smooth away the ridges left from your trowel, and finish with a thin, consistent bond coat of 1/8 inch. Apply the mortar with your square notch trowel to the entire back of a glass tile. Smooth away the ridges left from the trowel. Place the glass tile onto the mortar-co
