Tile adhesive

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?

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

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

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.

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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.

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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

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Originally Posted by Beardy

glue and grout mix

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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.

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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.

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

Just dont sand the AC sheet.

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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.

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