Tile adhesive

**ErrolFlynn** · 24th July 2023, 06:23 PM

My kitchen needs a tiling job: Everything needs to be ripped out and redone. I don't have time for that. Actually, the whole kitchen needs replacing. But none of that is going to happen for a year or so. I have about 30 that need to be stuck back. Some on their own. Some in groups.

Mosaic tiles. I think that’s the correct name for them. Tiny little things (25mm square). The type of thing that comes with a mesh backing in sheets.

Anyway, some are loose and falling off. I want to stick them back to keep the place looking neat until I can get around to doing a proper job.

What would be the best adhesive to stick them back?

**rwbuild** · 24th July 2023, 09:04 PM

Seeing as you are after a temporary fix, save your dollars and use exterior grade no more gap then re-grout next day

**rod1949** · 24th July 2023, 09:43 PM

A small dab of silicon sealer on the back of each tile will do the trick.

**ErrolFlynn** · 25th July 2023, 09:44 AM

Thanks for that. Both of you.

The only thing I didn’t mention, that may be relevant, is that there is no waterproofing layer under the tiles. The tiles had been attached directly to the asbestos sheet.

**Beardy** · 25th July 2023, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by ErrolFlynn

Thanks for that. Both of you.

The only thing I didn’t mention, that may be relevant, is that there is no waterproofing layer under the tiles. The tiles had been attached directly to the asbestos sheet.

Nothing wrong with any of the suggestions given but another option is to buy a small tub/tube of multipurpose glue and grout mix, Bunnings etc will have it.
It is an adhesive and grout in one compound so may be easier to use for mosaics

**ErrolFlynn** · 25th July 2023, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by Beardy

glue and grout mix

That's interesting. I would have to have bought some grout. All I'd need would be a couple of egg cups full. The rest would be wasted. That might be the best idea. Though, no doubt the colours available will be a deciding factor.

**droog** · 25th July 2023, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by ErrolFlynn

Thanks for that. Both of you.

The only thing I didn’t mention, that may be relevant, is that there is no waterproofing layer under the tiles. The tiles had been attached directly to the asbestos sheet.

A kitchen is not classed as a wet area and no waterproof is required or usually applied.

Just dont sand the AC sheet.

**Beardy** · 25th July 2023, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by ErrolFlynn

That's interesting. I would have to have bought some grout. All I'd need would be a couple of egg cups full. The rest would be wasted. That might be the best idea. Though, no doubt the colours available will be a deciding factor.

This is an example Just a moment...

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