Tile Tape
In order to enhance our line of mosaic supplies, several years ago we developed Tile Tape, a front-mount clear adhesive film which is strong enough to hold tiles and mosaic pieces for packaging, transit, and installation, but is designed to release after installation without leaving adhesive residue on the stone, glass, or ceramic tiles. Tile Tape has many advantages over other tapes and the various front-mount methods in use today:
- Tile Tape is easy to use: simply peel it off the roll and apply; no release paper to pull off and discard; no gluing necessary.
- Excellent strength characteristics: Tile Tape is very hard to tear or stretch.
- Self-leveling: eliminates the different levels in the surface created by stone and tile pieces of differing thickness.
- It is see-through so installer can see the tile pattern while installing.
- Thinset/mortar curing: Tile Tape breathes so it will allow the thinset to cure/dry; no need to perforate the Tape. It is important to let the thinset or mortar dry for as long as the manufacturer suggests.
- The adhesive is water resistant so it will not lose adhesion while at the workplace due to accidental exposure to water.
- 100% adhesion of tile back to mortar.
- Aesthetically pleasing when it is on stone, ceramic or glass tiles.
- Ideal for pools and other wet applications where you want total tile contact with mortar; no backing between your material and the mortar.
From a ceramic artist in Eastern Ohio:
"As a customer, let me compliment your firm on the excellent quality of your mosaic tape. I have used your tape to great success in my mosaic panel tile work. . . I also wanted to mention that it appears to have lasted three times longer than the suggested shelf life, good show!" - We stock rolls 6 inches and 12 inches wide x 50 feeet and can make custom sizes and lengths for larger orders.
Mesh-Mount Paper is dedicated to the continuous improvement of Mosaic Supplies & Tile Supplies. Current research projects include:
- Plastic/fiberglass mesh in rolls.
- Thicker back Mesh-Mount paper.
- Wet strength paper for Back-Mount.
- Front-mount kraft paper with water-soluble adhesive.
Applying Tile Tape
