| [GMCnet] Restoration. Installing Mosaic tile on the walls. [message #300216] |
Fri, 06 May 2016 01:33  |
BobDunahugh
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NEVER did this before. I'm putting a glass, and ceramic, 1/4 inch thick tile in the kitchen area. Above the Corian countertop. Then a glass, and aluminum tile in the bath area. This will cover a larger area. The 1/4 inch paneling that the tiles are going over has a urethane finish. Think I'll use 80 grit on my DA sander to promote adhesion. But then the vibration of driving down the road. Thinking of stapling aluminum screen to the wall first. That should keep the tiles on the walls. Any ideas?Bob Dunahugh
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Installing Mosaic tile on the walls. [message #300223 is a reply to message #300216] |
Fri, 06 May 2016 08:53  |
powerjon
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Bob,
When we did the frame up restoration of our first GMC (1977 Eleganza we put down ceramic tile in the Kitchen bath area.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/pergo-floor-install/p31881-img-0030.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/pergo-floor-install/p31874-img-0023-1.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/pergo-floor-install/p31884-mvc-150s.html
Be sure to use a latex thin set adhesive (by the bag and mix yourself) to put the tile down. Talk with the tile guy to make sure your We used standard matching color grout for the tile and around the edges we used a colored silicone sealer to provide a cushion between the tile and the modules. We had that configuration in the coach for almost ten years before we decided to remove the living and bath area carpets because it was hard to keep the sand out of the carpets and we went with a pergo floor replacement. Over the years the tile cleaned up well and never cracked or chipped. It was a pain to remove as the thinset worked as advertised. Had to beat it off the floor with a 3# hammer in little pieces and then scrap the remaining adhesive with a floor scraper. It did not want to come off easily.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/pergo-floor-install/p31868-strip.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/pergo-floor-install/p31878-img-0025.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/pergo-floor-install/p31879-img-0026.html
As for the ceramic tile on the walls in our stretch coach we used the same thinset adhesive and mounted tile right to the wall with a light touch with sandpaper. I would suggest a thinner tile for wall applications, we use a ceramic wall material. Installed with right grout and sealed you should not have any issues.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/1978-buskirk-stretch/p48936-g2-gmcmi-2013-403.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/1978-buskirk-stretch/p48935-g2-gmcmi-2013-402.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/1978-buskirk-stretch/p48924-g2-gmcmi-2013-391.html
The counter tops are Corian countertops
Regards,
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
> On May 6, 2016, at 2:33 AM, Bob Dunahugh wrote:
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> NEVER did this before. I'm putting a glass, and ceramic, 1/4 inch thick tile in the kitchen area. Above the Corian countertop. Then a glass, and aluminum tile in the bath area. This will cover a larger area. The 1/4 inch paneling that the tiles are going over has a urethane finish. Think I'll use 80 grit on my DA sander to promote adhesion. But then the vibration of driving down the road. Thinking of stapling aluminum screen to the wall first. That should keep the tiles on the walls. Any ideas?Bob Dunahugh
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78 30' Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion Under Reconstruction
Michigan
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Installing Mosaic tile on the walls. [message #300233 is a reply to message #300216] |
Fri, 06 May 2016 13:11 |
Carl S.
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Bob, you can get 1/4" Hardie Backer at Lowes or other suppliers, and mechanically fasten it to the current backsplash material. I would screw AND glue it to the wall if I were doing it. The tile will definitely stick to that well especially if you stick it to the wall with a latex modified thin set as John suggested. There is also a sanded latex caulking in matching grout colors available that would be good to use around the edges to prevent cracking. You could even use it in lieu of grout. If you use sanded grout, use a latex admixture ti make it a bit more durable so it has a better chance of standing up to the vibration and movement of the coach. Good luck, I'm sure it will turn out great.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_11640-34299-220022_1z11uw8__?productId=999994576&pl=1
I used a vinyl flooring material for the backsplash when I redid mine. It is made with marble dust in the surface and looks pretty genuine. I had to apply an adhesion promoter to the plywood I put it on, and use contact cement to get it to stick, in spite of it being a self stick product.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/counter-top-2c-etc/p40857-close-to-finished.html
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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