Selection Of Different Adhesives - Mosaics

[@tarangaanurag791]

Thank you 😍 thank you thank you so very much for you review on different adhesive products. I had been searching for some decent adhesive to use on my tiling projects and so after your very informative video I went out and purchased a bottle of PREP. OMG, it is absolutely the BEST adhesive when placing tiles on terracotta pots. It is quick drying so you are not there holding onto the tile for ages, and it is strong. I absolutely LOVE THIS PRODUCT. Thank you once again and you have made this woman very very happy.

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thankyou very much, I love Prep MyltiUse adhesive as well, I tend to use 3 or 4 different adhesives depending on the job I am doing. Apprecaite the comment and thankyou for watching. :)

[@june1720]

Peter, I am overwhelmed by your caring responses. I am excited at getting involved in this new project, and I will heed your words. Thank you so very much. 🌻

[@skrtskit1521]

What can be used with mirror tiles for indoor and outdoor pieces? What do you use when a mirror is your substrate, is that considered glass on glass? Thank you for all the time and effort you spend sharing your knowledge.

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thankyou so much and thanks for watching. If you are adhering mirror you need a neutral curing adhesive so the reflective backing isn't effected. You can use silicone but not all silcones are neutral curing so the tube needs to state that. I suppose it could be named glass on glass as thats what it is, however its also glass on mirror. :) Always read the manufactures MSDS on any product you are looking at buying so you can take the necessary safety precautions. Sue Smith You Tube channel has some great videos on adhering to mirror. :)

[@aussiebushhomestead3223]

Beginner here. Thanks for this great info. I like the idea of Dunlop Tile All as it seems it is less mess to prepare. Can you advise how you would use this in small quantities? Would you decant to a small container, then apply with a knife, while keeping said container closed? (Hope that makes sense?) Thanks again!

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thankyou so much. When using Dunlop Tile All you can just take out what you need and then reseal everything back. Generally speaking, you can mix it in a small yogurt cup, use a small quantity of the liquid first and then add a small quantity of the other part using a P2 or N95 mask, then mix together. Always read the technical data sheet and safety data sheet before using, they are very easy to read and contain important and accurate info, they are generally available on the manufactures website. Thanks for watching and commenting and enjoy the mosaic journey. :)

[@pmarlowe1638]

This was so informative - I’m saving it for future reference! Can Apoxie Sculpt be used on a vertical surface outdoors? Thank you for such great information! Love your channel!

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thankyou so much, so glad you enjoyed it. I cant speak specifically about your job but generally Apoxie Sculpt can be used on vertical outdoor surfaces. I would suggest you have a look on Aves website for more information and here's a video I made on using it. I would also suggest a small test as well as there are so many substrates out there. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3SrcqyhpM6BkLs

[@pmarlowe1638]

@@TreasuryRoad Thanks for your help & prompt reply!

[@janelleryan3122]

Hi Peter, just found your channel. So much useful information! What are your thoughts on a friend’s advice for an outdoor piece (house number plaque): “Mix 4 parts water with one part Bondcrete. Then mix that with Ceramacrete cement powder, little by little, stirring until consistency of toothpaste.” I’ve only done indoor pieces using Weldbond in the past, so making an outdoor piece which will weather the elements is something I want to get right!

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thankyou so much Janelle. I would only be adding an additive to the cement based adhesive if the manufacture recommends to do so which will be on their technical data sheets. It’s alwys wise to consult them first, they are very easy to read and generally on their website. Thanks for watching and commenting. 😊

[@june1720]

Thank you for all your information. Can you tell me in a 1,2,3 what sealer, adhesive, grout, you would use on a Terra cottage bird bath. Thank you so much. 😊Time is 10.30pm Australia time 28/3/24.

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thankyou very much. I can’t comment specifically about your job but when l am mosaicking a terracotta bird bath bowl l use the following. Laticrete Hydroban which is a waterproofing membrane. I use Laticrete cement based adhesive for the adhesive, one that’s rated for the tessera lm using. For the grout l use Litokol epoxy grout which is waterproof, smoother and doesn’t require sealing but more expensive or Laticrete Permacolour sanded grout. Everyone has their different products that they like to use. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@june1720]

@@TreasuryRoad Thank you so very much for taking the time to reply to me. I am a senior lady artist, mainly oil paints on canvas, so I am engrossed in the art world. I decided I would love to do a mosaic bird bath for our garden, but was finding it very confusing re the products to use. I really appreciate your expertise. 😊

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thankyou and my pleasure June. It can be confusing because everyone has their own way of doing mosaics and also the products that they prefer to use. Most products used in the mosaic industry haven't been designed with the mosaic industry in mind but with the tiling industry in mind. The mosaic industry has just adapted them to suit their needs, your art talents will come in handy creating mosaics so that will give you a good head start. Just bear in mind if anyone including myself gives you any information on products always have a read of the technical and safety data sheets, they are very easy to read and generally available on the manufactures website. These will tell you what a product can and cannot do and what safety precautions you need to take because people can suggest products but many are unaware of the risk in using the products that they suggest or they just aren't suitable for your particular project or the environment the mosaic is going into. Join a couple of good Facebook groups such as Mosaics Australia Wide and Mosaic Mentoring and enjoy. :)

[@ginasanderson428]

Hi Tony, I've just found your channel... slowly going through each video to learn more. Is there one specific to mosaic on plastic? I have plastic mannequins I'd like to mosaic and put in the garden. thanks

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thankyou Gina. I haven't made a video on plastic or mannequins because there are different types of plastic and the problem with adhering to plastics is the surface tension on many plastics. It repels adhesives, that's why many adhesives will not work with them successfully. The adhesive can be seen as working and some months later or longer the products can fall off, the same with some acrylic paints. Some people just use silicone to adhere directly to a mannequin, using silicones long term is not good for your health as they continue to give off solvents while curing. Others will rough the plastic up and there are other products in the marketplace that can prime some plastics to prep them, there are other methods as well but how good they are long term I don't know and certainly I'm not recommending any of these ideas because there are so many variables. :)

[@eliza-pow6189]

Excellent, informative, helping presentation...thank you much! 🌻

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thankyou so much Eliza, really appreciate that. :)

[@elaineallen5069]

Another awesome video! Thank you Tony for taking your time to share your knowledge with everyone. Wish you were here in the United States, I would love to take classes under you. Love all your videos! Keep them coming!

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thankyou very much Elaine, glad you're enjoying them. :)

[@alisoneyers2450]

Informative, thank you. What adhesive would you use for lining a fireplace? A wood burner will be placed in front so there will be significant heat. Regards AlisonX

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thankyou so much Alison. I can’t comment on your project because l have not had any experience with lining the inside of a fireplace. I would definitely be calling Laticrete and asking them, I would have thought thinset would be the way to go but l am guessing here. 😊

[@alisoneyers2450]

@@TreasuryRoad Again thank you for your prompt reply. I will definitely do as you suggest. Regards AlisonX

[@trishjordan3008]

Hi Peter, thank you for the tutorial about adhesives. I was going to use PREP to adhere tiles on an outdoor table. I have waterproofed the marine ply top about 5 times, back and front and side edges. Will PREP be ok to adhere the tiles or should I use a cement-based adhesive? Thank you. Trish

[@TreasuryRoad]

Hi Trish. Your biggest problem is the marine ply, avoid using any wood outside including marine ply for mosaics because it interacts with the environment regardless of how much prepping you do. Your mosaic will only be as good as the materials you use. I can’t speak specifically about your job however l would consider using cement sheet or Wedi board or Thermasheet. For the adhesive l would look at a cement based adhesive one that is rated for your tessera. 😊

[@trishjordan3008]

@@TreasuryRoad Thank you, Peter. When I bought the marine ply, I had no intention of doing mosaics on it. But then I got an idea ... and it grew! Yes, well, don't think I will mosaic as it may have a short sojourn on the table! I followed your previous advice about the thermasheet and the box arrived yesterday! Again, thank you, Peter.

[@b.bailey8244]

so helpful, and thanks for thinking of your USA audience! If you want to adhere a curved piece onto something and you need to fill in the back of that piece, what would you use? In the US, I have used mastic or thin set. Is the Soudal fixall available in the USA? thanks so much!

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thankyou and thankyou for watching. Soudal is available in the USA and the product is sold under a different name, I would give Soudal a call to find out what it is. What you use to fill gaps will depend on your job, the size and the look. Generalisng here, Thinset, Apoxie Sculpt, Soudal Crystal Clear Fix All. :)

[@trishjordan3008]

Peter, I missed getting the names of the two Laticrete products you mix. What were they, and are they easily available? Thank you, Trish

[@TreasuryRoad]

if you are talking about the two product’s that l use to make thinset, l use Laticrete latex additive 4237 and Laticrete Permacolour grout, this is an old technique but it works well for me. The availability will depend on the country you’re in but you can have a look on the Laticrete website or give them a call. Always read the technical data sheets and MSDS before purchasing like any product you will be using.😊

[@kinnipelahat7627]

Hi! Which would be better to seal tiles on river rocks? Thanks-Jen from Jarvis Bay-Australia

[@TreasuryRoad]

Hi Jen, I am not sure what you mean, if the rock is waterproof and the tessera you are using is waterproof and you are using a suitable adhesive, there's really no need to seal unless you mean the grout. Some grouts dont require sealing either. :)

[@kinnipelahat7627]

Hi, have big river rocks and i wanted to stick tiles on them ,which glue you recommend? The rocks are will be outside-thanks

[@TreasuryRoad]

Generally speaking quite a few people use silicone or Soudal Fix All Crystal Clear or Apoxie Sculpt to adhere to rocks. There would be other glues as well but these appear to be the most popular. Soudal and Apoxie Sculpt are available from www.merlinmosaica.com.au Dont forget to read the safety data sheet as with any product, they are easy to read and generally available on the retailer/manufactures website so you can take the necessary safety precautions. Thanks for watching and for commenting. :)

[@kinnipelahat7627]

@@TreasuryRoad thank you! 🥰

[@cherylfoster6846]

In watching Deborah Halpern work, I see she is always using a black adhesive in a caulking gun. I have never been able to read the label. Wondering if you might know what she is using on her large, exterior sculptures.

[@TreasuryRoad]

I don't know what she uses, she may use different products on different sculptures. I would just go with an adhesive that best suits the job you're doing and read the technical data sheets which are very easy to read and generally available on the manufactures website. :)

[@sundaysunshine2925]

Thank you . This has been a confusing subject for me

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thanks so much Sunday, hopefully the video has helped. :)

[@michelinejoseph3038]

Have you used Tacky Glue? I buy it at Walmart. It says that it is good for both indoor and outdoor but I would appreciate you opinion on it. So far it has been easy to use.

[@TreasuryRoad]

I am based in Australia, we don't have Walmart here. You may be referring to Aleene's Tacky Glue which is available here but I haven used it, I would suggest reading the technical data sheet on the product as this will let you know what it can and cannot do. I'm really not one for using craft glues for outdoor mosaic projects and how suitable it is is dependent on the project you are using it on and the environment its going to be subjected to. :)

[@michelinejoseph3038]

@@TreasuryRoad thank you for your reply. I enjoy your videos and have learned a lot. Be well.

[@TreasuryRoad]

@@michelinejoseph3038 Thankyou so much and thankyou for watching. :)

[@burnedoutcounselor]

Thank you. Very helpful. Love your videos.

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thankyou so much Cheryl and thankyou for watching. :)

[@kimcoffee-isaak2921]

Did you mention the shelf life of the laticrete products? And do you just add water to the powder when you’re ready to grout?

[@TreasuryRoad]

Depending on the product you intend to use, I suggest reading the technical data sheets on the Laticrete website, they have that information and will also have information about any other additives and colourants you can use. :)

[@nancymccoy9684]

If I use Apoxie sculpt how do I add grout. I think I heard you say that it won't stick. Thanks

[@TreasuryRoad]

Just make sure you keep the grout lines clear as much as possible, don't fill them up with Apoxie Sculpt, if need be scrape it out of the grout lines before adding the next piece of tess. Thanks for watching. :)

[@patriciamiller9317]

Thank you so much! This is so helpful.

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thankyou very much Patricia so glad it helped you and thanks for your comment. :)

[@millionmaskmayday4750]

Excellent and important safety information. Really great.

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thankyou very much, appreciate for that and safety is very important in any industry. :)

[@colleenpickett2255]

How long should it take for my thinset adhesive to be solidly attached?

[@TreasuryRoad]

That really depends on the thinset brand and the environment its in as there are different types. The one I use is hard in 24 hours but I still leave it longer. The manufacture of the thinset you use will have the technical data sheet, they are very easy to read and contain all that information, generally available on their website. The package may also have it on as well. )

[@colleenpickett2255]

@@TreasuryRoad thank you so much.

[@priyankaparsawala122]

Can any PVA glue be used for tempered glass on wood? MAC glue is not available is India

[@TreasuryRoad]

Weldond can be used its a PVA, as long as it dries clear and doesn't yellow. :)

[@priyankaparsawala122]

Thankyou

[@priyankaparsawala122]

Is Elmer's glue-all good?

[@TreasuryRoad]

@@priyankaparsawala122 l haven’t used Elmers glue although l have heard of it. Have a read of the technical data sheet and it will give you a run down on it. I do this with any new product lm looking at using, the data sheet is generally available on the website and is very easy to read. 😊

[@shellrauenbusch7184]

Very helpful, 😊 thanks! What would be the best adhesive for glass on a window?

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thankyou so much. I cannot specifically about your job because there are many variables I cant see. Generally for a glass on glass I would be using Mac glue. Have a look at my video on Mac glue. However its not suitable if your window is vertical as its a liquid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH_NpJhsmNCipNE

[@angelacastillo2382]

Thank yoy Thank you.....Gracias

[@TreasuryRoad]

Appreciate that and the support, thankyou very much. :)

[@MsK-xm7vw]

We had temperatures of -30c to -40c for a month here in the Canadian Rocky Mountains this year. I was a nervous wreck waiting for customers to report damage to my outdoor pieces. I'm happy to report that not one failed. I love using professional grade cement based adhesives, as well as silicone on GOG. Years ago we used to call the latex-based tile adhesive we used 'mastic'. Funny, I never hear that term anymore. I always stay informed on new products and techniques through you, although I definitely get jealous thinking of you sitting in Australia talking about how cold temps affect adhesives... we know! Love your channel.

[@TreasuryRoad]

That is awesome that your pieces went well, its always good to over engineer and use professional grade materials to ensure that the pieces will last in your extreme temperatures. For the last few days it has been around 32C here so its very warm. LOL@we know. I think the mastic term was used quite generally but these days there are very specific adhesives that mosaic artists can take advantage of. I am so glad that my videos are helping you and thankyou so much for your support. :)

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

Can you use the translucent grout with the apoxie sculpt

[@TreasuryRoad]

I would need more information on what you are wanting to do.

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

@@TreasuryRoad glass on glass pic

[@TreasuryRoad]

@@MICHELLEEVANS33 Apoxie Sculpt is not transparent I wouldnt be using that as an adhesive on a GOG. :)

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

@@TreasuryRoad so I can't use epoxie sculpt to glue the glass onto the glass then that transparent grout on the top? That's what you mean

[@TreasuryRoad]

@@MICHELLEEVANS33 No because when creating a GOG you need to see through the adhesive, you need an adhesive that will go clear and stay clear. Apoxie Sculpt is opaque so the light wont be able to pass through it which means you wont see the beautiful colours of the glass. The Translucent grout is not transparent, it allows the light to pass through but you cannot see clearly through it. :)

[@karenjenkins4020]

I’m SO upset with my favorite niece (ok, fine, she’s my only niece but let’s not split hairs). She’s leaving on Friday to spend 2 weeks in your beautiful country but refuses to bring back my shopping list of adhesives & sealers that are available only in AU. I love her but I’m writing her out of the will!!

[@TreasuryRoad]

LOL@will. Clearly your niece doesn't understand mosaic artists and the very important necessity to purchase more. That is so frustrating for you especially if the products are only available here. One can only hope that she changes her mind before this catastrophe happens and all hope is lost, oh my goodness. LOL

[@connierose648]

Thanks!

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thankyou very much Connie, so very kind of you. This will go towards the channel. ❤️

[@leannechurches5227]

Very helpful

[@TreasuryRoad]

Thankyou very much Leanne and thankyou for watching. :)

[@nancyburrowes8940]

E 6000 has a very strong odor. I would never use it.

[@TreasuryRoad]

So true Nancy and its more than just the odor its the chemicals in it. E6000 does come in handy but like all adhesives it needs to be used responsibly and its not an adhesive I would be using all the time. Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment. :)