Asked on Jun 25, 2018
What adhesive should I use to attach stone tile to the wall?
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Lori Morin
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I am redoing my small half bath.. I just put up Wayne’s coating and now I want to add a 3 inch or so stone trim Above a small trim molding. The stone has a netting on the back to help secure it to the wall with adhesive. What type of compound / adhesive would I use for sucuring it to the wall?
We do get some moisture in the room So I want it to stay securely.
The stone needs to be filled in around each stone also.
I picked up these stone tiles at a good price and I think they will look great on the wall.
I would love your tips in regard to this.
Thank you ,
Lori Morin
Hello Lori, A good quality Tile Adhesive for Bathrooms and a waterproof Grout should do the trick.
They have a peel and stick backing that works wonderful. I used it for heaver tile in kitchen and it is stuck. Purchased at Home Depo in a roll, you cute to size peel and stick to wall, then peel back front sheet and stick tile on it. All the skills you need is measure the peel and stick before placing and lining up the first time. Good luck:)
If it won't be submerged in water, you can use a tile mastic. It come's premixed. If it will be in an area that will receive water, like a shower, you need to use Thinset mortar. Be aware that certain adhesives may 'bleed' through the stone so purchase a white product that's specifically suitable for stone tile.
For that tile you need to use tile mastic not thinset. Then you need to grout the gaps and seal the grout.
Thank you all for the great tips! I think I have it all covered now!
Have a great day!
I have the same tile in my bathroom.Its glass and stone . You want to set it and then set. Let it set overnight. Then use grout. And let that set overnight.. sure u clean off the excess grout..let it set overnight.. Then clean off any residue .Good luck .
Hello,
Use a Strong Tile Adhesive!
tinset or mastic glue