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What is the Double Direct method on mesh?

Posted September 19, 2017

The Double Direct method is just like the direct method, except your tiles are adhered to a fiberglass mesh instead of directly to your substrate. Once the tiling is finished in this method, you can install it anywhere, be it a tabletop, kitchen backsplash or an outside mural.

Lay your design on a large flat area, cover it with clear plastic wrap, then lay a fiberglass mesh on top. Make sure that the design, plastic wrap and mesh is secured to the flat surface – if this moves during your mosaic, then your design will be shifted.

Using Weldbond glue, start adhering tiles to your design. Don’t use too much glue – instead, lightly dab the glue on the back of each piece. Follow your design that is under your mesh until completed. Beware of cutting your tiles over the mesh – you’ll end up with glass shards stuck in the grooves. When you’ve covered the entire mesh, allow the piece to set overnight.

Once everything’s set, carefully flip the entire piece over and remove the plastic wrap. The glue may still be wet at this point, but your tiles should stay in place. Allow time for the glue to finish drying.

If your mosaic is very large, you should cut it into workable pieces.

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