I'm installing a glass tile mosaic backsplash in my kitchen. I've got an outside rounded corner that I want to install the tile around. The diameter of the rounded corner is approximately 1". What is the best way to install the tile? Are there corner pieces that I should use (I didn't see anything at Lowe's)? Or do you just cut the tiles to wrap around? Seems that would look odd unless done really well (first time tiling, so not an expert).
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Here are some good points against using plywood, the source is talking about tiling a floor but most of the points are valid for walls as well.
In my opinion it's better to go the "overkill" route, then have to redo the job in the future because something didn't turn out right.
The cost difference between plywood and cement board is negligible, so your not going to save any money using plywood (unless you already have it).
Do the job right and use cement board, when you don't have any problems and you can enjoy the tile for years to come you will never regret the decision.
Wire lath has been used as a base for plaster walls and stucco for decades.
It is made from an expanded mesh of metal. You should be able to:
- cut a piece that is the size of your mosaic
- check to make sure that the lath + thinset + mosaic will be flush with the remainder of your tiles
- attach it to your backerboard (or whatever the substrate is for the rest of the tile) with screws or staples
- cover the mesh completely with thinset, making sure it fills the gaps under the mesh and adheres to the backing material
- place your mosaic on the thinset.
The wire lath should be available at tile stores and possibly home centers. See, e.g. this
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I decided not to tile the corner, however, if I did tile the corner, I think I would use position the tile vertically around the corner. I am planning on laying the tile horizontally for the walls and use some of the tile laid vertically for the edges. The corner would then compliment the edges. The only drawback I see to this is that the grout lines will be wider around the corner. Though I could probably solve that by removing the tile from the backing and placing them closer together around the corner.