if you want individual pieces, you just peel off the tile from the mesh. sometimes you have to have really grip and pull.

or, take some scissors and cut most of it away. the mesh keeps the smaller tiles in place while installing. but if you just want one piece, peel or cut it.

Many times they fall of the sheets if you soak them in water. If not, try a hair dryer. Manufacturers mount with different mesh materials so it's hard to say exactly what yours is.

Yes, I want individual pieces. Tried peeling, so did my husband, it is really on their tight. I tried cutting around it, I can't get the mesh totally not visible because the tile is a circle. I am soaking some in water now. Out of 6 boxes, there was only one loose tile. That surprised me.

I want to glue them on metal shanks. I don't think the mesh will be a good bond. It will hold the tile off the metal.

Post a picture of the back of the sheet.

Here is the back of the sheet, does this help?

Yep, see what the soaking does. Might take awhile. Should know within an hour.

Thank you, I will let you know what happens.

yes, I've tried to remove tiles on that mesh. sometime it's easy, other times not. try soaking, or try Goof off or Goo gone. that might work too to help loosen it

Just following.. those are lovely tile, I can fully understand wanting to not scrap it.

My first project is to see if I can make pulls for the vanity

try boiling it. some kinds of glues come right off with heat, such as epoxy. drop the glass in before boiling so it doesn't break, and keep it away from the burner (like, use tongs or a double boiler). use an old pot, not one that you still use for food!

I soaked the pieces overnight in water with a few drops of dish detergent. I was able to peel the mesh off the back but the glue(?) is still on the tile with the texture of the mesh. I can scrap it off but the surface is not clean. So I am going to try some solvent after the pieces dry. My concern is there is some sort of opaque pigment on the back of the tile, I don't want to remove that. I am also going to try removing the mesh from some of the marble tile.

Where are you putting these?

Patricia, do you read the posts? Three above yours:

"My first project is to see if I can make pulls for the vanity"

Sounds like you might need to sacrifice a tile or two for testing on.

As an alternative notion, how do you plan on mounting the tiles for pulls? It might be easier to add something to the back of the tile to level it for mounting rather than trying to remove the glue bits.

I still need to see where you are trying to adhere teses and for the life of me can’t imagine them on a pull , maybe on on a knob but IMO a lot of work for a really odd looking final productso I need info and pictures .

The OP wants to take a few individual tiles and glue them onto metal shanks to make pulls for their vanity. Right now they are in the stage of trying to get the mesh backing off the tiles.

Sounds like a bad idea...especially on a “pull”...

Depends on what kind of shank the OP is thinking of using, and how they plan on mounting. There's hardware for this sort of DIY customizing.

https://www.dlawlesshardware.com/diy-knob-and-pull-parts.html

beesneeds-

Looks like a great resource, and the prices are incredibly reasonable. :-)

Maybe it is knob and not a pull, but don't you pull knobs? I got the shanks from Esty. Using Gorilla Glue 2-part epoxy because it is clear. Now I am going to try the larger tile for the bottom drawer.

Gorilla Glue epoxy is a good choice for mounting. It's really sturdy stuff. If you find while using the knobs they feel a bit rough on the backside, you can use a clear paint like Testers or a little bottle of car top coat for fixing scratches, or even a good nail polish to smooth the feel a bit.

I have a Strasserwood white vanity and linen tower. I am going to use these knobs so that the don't distract from the mosaic tile on the tub. I am waiting to purchase the screws when I know how thick the doors are. I am thinking of a white countertop or something with very little movement.

Centering the shank is the trick. I just made the second one. I put a pencil mark on the tile and then after applying the glue to the shank (roughing it up with sandpaper first) I put a toothpick through the center of the shank and held the tooth pick on the pencil mark and then guided the shank down the toothpick.

Beesneeds, they are a bit rough on the back. I can't get all the glue off and I feel bits around the edge. I tried using a razor blade and chipped the glass... Right now I have some tile soaking in vinegar.

I am going to also try with the marble tile but I think I like the frosted glass better. Not set up for mass production... LOL! Good think I only need 13.

I had wondered how your clean up was going. Then maybe go fo the car top coat paint then- it's the sturdiest of the clear paints for this sort of thing. And it comes in a little nail polish sized bottle with it's own brush, so fairly easy to use. Paint your backside after your epoxy is well done setting and you know your shank is firmly attached.

some mosaics are on a paper backing. No problem there...but those aren't yours. With the glue, you might try some mineral spirits or acetone. Test a piece to make sure it doesn't eat away the colour.....

Beesneeds, the car top coat is avail at an auto supply?

It should be.

I picked up 100% acetone nail polish from the Dollar Store. It takes a while but it removes the remainder of the glue the held the mesh without damaging the opaque white pigment coating the glass under the glue. I will post when the project is complete. Thank you for ruminating with me.

I made a knob from one of the larger tile. My thought is to put it on the larger drawer 24" The other doors/drawers are 11.5" or less.

Are you liking the look of the bigger knob?

Really clever solution- looks great- thanks for updating

Nice unique touch! Glad you didn't get discouraged by some of the comments. You didn't have anything to lose, but some time and lots of glue!