How-to install glass tile over metal of fireplace? Pix attached.

03-06-2009, 11:34 PM	#1
vsheetz Member   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,658	How-to install glass tile over metal of fireplace? Pix attached. 1x1 glass tiles on a mesh backing - to be installed over the metal of my 3-sided fireplace - what to use to adhere the glass tile? At one time I had found on the web rolls of double faced sticky stuff designed for tile installation - but I cannot find it now... Suggestions? thx! Vince Attached Thumbnails

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03-07-2009, 06:57 AM	#2
Bob Mariani Remodeling Contractor   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 3,590	How-to install glass tile over metal of fireplace? Pix attached. Glass tiles get their color from the backing. You need an adhesive to mount to metal, but best to check what the manufacturer of that tile recommends.

03-08-2009, 04:24 PM	#3
Ron6519 Member   Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 9,519	How-to install glass tile over metal of fireplace? Pix attached. I think you're missing an important point here.This is a theoretical tile installation over metal that will get very hot. This metal is light guage and has no rigidity what so ever. You need another plan or be ready to waste both time and money on a project that will not work. Ron

03-08-2009, 09:07 PM	#4
vsheetz Member   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,658	How-to install glass tile over metal of fireplace? Pix attached. Quote: Originally Posted by Ron6519 I think you're missing an important point here.This is a theoretical tile installation over metal that will get very hot. This metal is light guage and has no rigidity what so ever. You need another plan or be ready to waste both time and money on a project that will not work. Ron Actually the outer surface gets just somewhat warm to the touch even with the gas log on high - there is an inner liner that takes the heat of the fire. And the metal mounting area appears to be quite solid - no flex or deflection.

10-02-2009, 03:48 PM	#5
sally10 Newbie   Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	How-to install glass tile over metal of fireplace? Pix attached. Did you figure out how to tile the metal part of your fireplace. I have a similar situation with my wood burning fireplace. I want to put glass tiles on top of the metal part? Anything would help. Sally10

10-02-2009, 04:07 PM	#6
Bob Mariani Remodeling Contractor   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 3,590	How-to install glass tile over metal of fireplace? Pix attached. you can use refractory cement. this will handle the heat and is available at any mason supply yard.