Why Use Self-Adhesive Mesh?

Mosaic Artists

• Purpose: Mosaic artists use self-adhesive fiberglass mesh as a backing material to lay out mosaic tiles before transferring them to their final surface. It allows for easier handling and precise placement of intricate designs. Create your mosaic on a flat horizontal surface - out of the weather - using self-adhesive fiberglass mesh. Then install vertically.
• Why: The adhesive keeps the tiles in place during the layout stage and simplifies installation onto walls, floors, or other substrates.

Hobbyists and Crafters

• Purpose: Used in creative projects, such as making lightweight sculptures, papier-mâché supports, or reinforcing handmade crafts.
• Why: The flexibility, strength, and self-adhesive properties make it easy to shape and secure.

Example: Apply sticky mesh over styrofoam shapes, then smooth thin set over the entire form, let dry. This creates a very hard, smooth surface to mosaic on. Perfect for decorative garden balls.

Key Features that Make it Useful

• Self-adhesive: Easy to apply without additional glue or fasteners. Place or replace tiles until you have it the way you want it.
• Fiberglass material: Resistant to moisture, mildew, heat and alkaline resistant.
• Flexibility: Can conform to various shapes and surfaces.
• Durability: Provides reinforcement and prevents cracking in diverse applications.

Conclusion

Its lightweight yet strong nature makes it a go-to material for reinforcing, repairing, and creating durable surfaces across multiple industries. For instructions on how to use it, click here.