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What adhesive for pool mosaic glass tiling?

hemantha75
Just Starting Out

What adhesive for pool mosaic glass tiling?

Hi everyone,
I'm planning to apply glass mosaic tiles to the pool waterline, which has been newly rendered. Could you recommend the best tile adhesive for this?

JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Mosaic glass tiling

Hi @hemantha75,

 

Thank you for your question and welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

 

For tiling around pools, you can use Davco SMP Evo Tile Adhesive. This is a cement-based tile adhesive that is suitable for swimming pools and spas.

 

Start by priming the substrate with Davco Ultraprime Primer following the manufacturer's instructions for application. I note that they mention render should be left to cure for 7 days before priming.

 

Use a 6mm notched trowel to apply the adhesive to the wall and press your mosaic tiles into place ensuring the tile compresses and "breaks" the notches. Breaking the notches creates a vacuum that will suction the tile to the surface.

 

Let me know what you think and if you have any further questions please don't hesitate to ask.

 

Jacob

 

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