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GLASS-MATE™

Glass Tile Mortar
Product overview

Bostik Glass-Mate is a premium, polymer-modified, thinset mortar that exhibits superior bond strength, durability, non-sag properties and workability. Its bright white color and high polymer content make it ideal for setting individual glass tiles, sheet mounted glass tile and most types of tile or natural stone in thinset applications over a variety of substrates.

Geographic availability
  • United States of America
Available sizes
25 lb bag
9 lb bag

Smart Advantages

 
For installing mosaic and glass tile
Bright white enhances glass tile appearance
Mix with Bostik 425™ Multi-Purpose Acrylic Latex Admixture additive for submerged tile installations

Glass-Mate: Where to Use

  • Residential and commercial interior/exterior floors and walls
  • Residential and commercial interior/exterior countertops

Substrates

When mixed with water:

  • Concrete (dry, cured at least 28 days)
  • Cement block, brick, cement mortar beds, self-leveling underlayments
  • Gypsum wallboard and plaster (interior walls in dry areas only)
  • Cementitious backer board (see manufacturer’s installation guidelines)
  • Bostik GoldPlus
  • Ultra-Set® Advanced
  • Bostik Black-Top

When mixed with Bostik 425 Multi-Purpose Acrylic Latex Admixture:

  • Concrete (dry, cured at least 28 days)
  • Cement block, brick, cement mortar beds, self-leveling underlayments
  • Gypsum wallboard and plaster (interior walls in dry areas only)
  • Cementitious backer board (see manufacturer’s installation guidelines)
  • Bostik GoldPlus
  • Ultra-Set® Advanced
  • Bostik Black-Top
  • Structurally-sound APA and CANPLY Group 1 exterior grade plywood (interior, residential and light commercial in dry areas only)
  • Existing, well-bonded, properly prepared ceramic or porcelain tile, cement terrazzo, quarry tile, pavers and natural stone (interior, dry conditions only)

Materials

  • Sheet mounted mosaics (glass, ceramic, porcelain, or stone) 
  • Individual glass tiles up to 6" x 6" (15 cm x 15 cm) or 36 square inches of:
    • Glass
    • Ceramic
    • Porcelain
    • Most natural stone
    • Pavers
    • Quarry
    • Saltillo 
    • Most marble
    • Most granite

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