Our foil backed tiles must be bonded with a 100% solids epoxy mortar. We have used Custom Building Products 100% Solids Epoxy Grout Laticrete Latapoxy 300 Mortar and Laticrete Epoxy Grout.
Glass tile without foil backing must be bonded with white setting materials. Use unmodified white thin-set mortar with high solids acrylic additive or white polymer modified thin-set mortar with water. Epoxy setting materials and grout products may also be used. We have successfully utilized Premium Plus Thin-Set Mortar White with Custom Crete Latex Mortar Admix.
All Tile:
Always back butter each piece of Phenix Glass Art tiles, (foiled or regular) with the mortar to ensure a perfect bond to the mortar bed with no voids. This will also prevent trowel marks from being visible through the glass tile.
Install with a uniform grout joint. Tiles must not be butt set.
Phenix Glass tiles can be cut easily with a diamond blade wet saw. Always use safety goggles and gloves when cutting glass. Rough edges may be smoothed with a sanding stone.
Relief tiles should be taped off, pre-sealed, or bag grouted to reduce grout grab.
Glass tiles should not be exposed to high abrasion, mechanical, or thermal shock.
Do not clean with abrasive products; use a high quality glass cleaner only.
We are flexible and adept artisans that enjoy a challenge, and are available to answer any questions from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Pacific Time. We have made custom countertops, tables, and vessels. We also make custom tiles based on color recommendations specified by designers. We work personally with designers to create a new aesthetic.