Specification

ACHIM IMPORTING CO., INC.
Family of Home Furnishings
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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. Once the tile is pressed into place it can only be removed with a heat gun. Make sure the
tile does not fold over onto itself as this can cause the backing to stretch and produce gaps between the tiles.
Complete the entire first row below the guide line before continuing to other rows. See the Cutting Tiles section
for recommendations on how to cut Bolder Wall Tile. Using the same method as above, complete each row
beneath the guide row to the floor. Any gaps at the bottom can later be covered with molding or caulking.
Continue the rows above the guide row by peeling the adhesive paper up from the bottom portion of the tile a
few inches along the bottom of the tile only, align the tile to the top of your guide row, press the bottom gently
and slowly peel the protective backing up and away. Periodically check to make sure each row stays level.
CUTTING TILES
When cutting tiles, always plan to abut factory edges together and any cut edges towards the adjacent wall or
edge of the project area. Keeping the adhesive paper in place; measure, mark with a pencil, and cut using any of
the following methods. Tin Snips are the preferred method of cutting tiles and are good to cut straight lines. A
utility knife and a straight edge work very well when cutting small areas of tile. A chisel and hammer are good
when making small notches in the tile or to make angled cuts after using the tin snips. Position your chisel
directly on your pencil line and gently tap the chisel through the tile with a hammer or mallet. Regardless of
method, please review all manufacturer’s safety instructions prior to beginning.
CLEANING TILES
Clean the tiles as needed using a wet soft cloth. A soft brush may help remove dust on the edges and grooves.
REMOVING TILES
If the tiles need to be removed, apply heat with hair dryer or hot air gun to soften the adhesive backing. Then
slowly peel the tile from the wall. Wipe away any leftover adhesive with thinner (banana oil). Please note that
removed tiles may be unusable.
Achim’s Family of Home Furnishings
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Customer Service # 1.800.54.ACHIM
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