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 Rolls
We manufacture and stock rolls 11–1/2”
wide x 1,800' long. Paper is .009” thick natural kraft.
This is a bi-directionally strong paper with good wet strength
properties and excellent gluing surface. Holes are 3/8”
square, staggered. |
 Users
of Mosaic Tile Supplies:
Small shop mosaic artisans, large ceramic tile
manufacturers, and everyone between use Mesh Mount Paper
to make mosaics, borders, medallions, accents, listellos, corners,
and more. Application is manual, semi–automated, or fully automated;
our rolls are designed for use in meshing machines, but are ideally
suited for manual assembly as well.
 Tile
Adhesives:
For gluing the tiles to the paper, most manufacturers
use white PVA glues such as Elmer’s® or thinned wood glue.
For best adhesion, apply the adhesive to the paper only. Where
water
resistance is a major consideration, water resistant adhesives can
be used, or try our front mount Tile Tape.
Mortar
Adhesion:
Mesh mount paper has a 55% open area, so more
than half of the rear surface of your tile makes contact with
the
mortar/thinset. Hundreds of stone and tile companies have had great
success for over 30 years using mesh mount paper.
 Using
our Mesh Mount Paper
Whether you use our sheets or rolls, lay the paper
down on a surface covered with release paper, like waxed paper,
so your table isn't later covered with drying glue. Then lay out
our paper in a manageable size and pin or clamp it. Next, apply
glue (white pva, Elmer's®, carpenter's glue, or Tite Bond®)
with a brush, sponge, roller, or sprayer ( you may need to dilute
the glue a bit to work in a sprayer but don't overdo it-10%-15%
water should be enough). Do this in small sections so untiled areas
do not dry before you get to apply tiles. Be certain to apply the
glue to the paper, not directly on the tiles. It may be messy at
first but it gets better each time you do it.
Drying usually takes about 24 hours but that can vary considerably
depending upon ambient conditions. Heating will accelerate drying
so tiles can go into boxes in as little as 10 minutes.
If you have ideas to improve or simplify the procedures please
let us know. Good Luck. 
Photos and tiles supplied by Trikeenan
Tileworks, Peterborough, NH. Tiles furnished by Quantum Stones &
Cibola Glass Works. |
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