Specification

ACHIM IMPORTING CO., INC.

Family of Home Furnishings

Bolder Wall Tile Specs & Installation Instructions

Please review all instructions prior to the installation of Bolder Wall Tiles.

Tools and Supplies Needed:

Protective eyewear or safety goggles

Measuring tape

Straightedge or carpenters square

Pencil

Level

Large tin snips & utility knife

Chisel and hammer (optional)

For best results, have a plan for installation. Evaluate your project area for the following:

Is the substrate of the installation area clean and level? Additional instructions are under the

SUBSTRATE/SURFACE PREPARATION section.

Measure out the area and decide which direction/pattern to install the Bolder Wall Tile. There are

additional instructions under the PRODUCT INSTALLATION section.

SUBSTRATE/SURFACE PREPARATION

Bolder Wall Tiles can be installed over most structurally sound substrates if they are clean, dry, smooth and free

of dust, wax, soap scum and grease. Acceptable substrates are drywall, plaster, cement, cement fiber board, ply-

wood, glass, ceramic tile and aluminum-plastic panel. It is recommended to fill any cracks or irregularities with a

joint compound or spackling, then coat entire substrate with a latex or oil-based primer. Please note: unlevel or

irregular areas of the substrate could be noticeable after wall tile installation.

PRODUCT INSTALLATION

Bolder Wall Tiles can be installed in a staggered or subway pattern. To organize the desired pattern, it is

recommended to lay out the entire project on a flat surface before adhering to the substrate. Pull planks from

different cartons when organizing the pattern, to insure a pleasant blending of colors from possibly different

production runs. Slight color variations are normal due to the composition of natural stone and clay powders.

When planning areas needing cut tiles, it is advisable to always abut factory edges together and cut edges

towards the edge of the project area.

Smaller projects with a level floor or base can begin with the bottom row of tile and work upwards. Large

projects, an entire wall of Bolder Wall Tiles or areas with uneven flooring, should begin at approximately 18

inches from the highest point of the floor. Use a level to draw a line across the substrate. The tiles of the first

row should be installed with the top edge following the guide line across the entire width of the project area.

Peel the top portion of the adhesive’s protective backing down only two to three inches along the top of the tile,

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ACHIM IMPORTING CO., INC. Family of Home Furnishings Bolder Wall Tile Specs & Installation Instructions Please review all instructions prior to the installation of Bolder Wall Tiles. Tools and Supplies Needed: Protective eyewear or safety goggles Measuring tape Straightedge or carpenters square Pencil Level Large tin snips & utility knife Chisel and hammer (optional) For best results, have a plan for installation.
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ACHIM IMPORTING CO., INC. Family of Home Furnishings align the tile to the guide line, press the top gently and slowly peel the protective backing down and away. Caution: The tile’s protective paper is very slippery, be sure to keep it away from underfoot. Please note: Do not apply pressure to the tile until you are sure of your placement. The adhesive on the back side of Bolder Wall Tiles is designed to be active-bonding and pressure-sensitive; it does not allow for repositioning after applying pressure.