Installation Instructions

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BOUND

MUSSEL

™

ADHESIVE TILE MAT

WITH 3 EASY STEPS

™

, MUSSELBOUND REPLACES MORTAR WITH PEEL & STICK SIMPLICITY

™

STRONG ADHESIVE, LASTING BOND, NO MORTAR, NO MESS, SAVES TIME AND EFFORT, GROUT IMMEDIATELY

TOOLS AND ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT:

3 EASY STEPS:

1. PEEL 2. SET 3. GROUT

UTILITY KNIFE TAPE MEASURE GROUT FLOAT SPONGE PREMIXED GROUT TILE SPACERS

Some projects may also require tile wet saw/cutter and level.

COVERAGE PER ROLL: 15 SQ. FT. (1.39M

)

12 inches x 15 feet

Summary of content (7 pages)

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MUSSELBOUND ADHESIVE TILE MAT ™ WITH 3 EASY STEPS™, MUSSELBOUND REPLACES MORTAR WITH PEEL & STICK SIMPLICITY™ STRONG ADHESIVE, LASTING BOND, NO MORTAR, NO MESS, SAVES TIME AND EFFORT, GROUT IMMEDIATELY 3 EASY STEPS: 1. PEEL 2. SET 3. GROUT TOOLS AND ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT: UTILITY KNIFE TAPE MEASURE GROUT FLOAT SPONGE Some projects may also require tile wet saw/cutter and level. COVERAGE PER ROLL: 15 SQ. FT. (1.
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MUSSELBOUND ™ BROCHURE/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ADHESIVE TILE MAT www.musselbound.com FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is MusselBound Adhesive Tile Mat? MusselBound is a white, double-sided adhesive mat that replaces messy and difficult to use mortar with Peel & Stick Simplicity. Beautifying tile backsplashes, countertops and tub/shower walls with new tile is Quick, Easy and Clean with MusselBound.
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MUSSELBOUND ™ BROCHURE/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ADHESIVE TILE MAT www.musselbound.com GETTING STARTED: Helpful instructional videos can be found at: w ww.musselbound.com PLEASE NOTE FOR ADVANCED TILING PROJECTS: Countertop projects involving tiling around sinks, cooktops or other obstructions will require knowledge of how to remove and replace these items. Tub/shower wall projects require knowledge of how to apply appropriate waterproofing material and remove/replace plumbing fixtures.
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MUSSELBOUND ™ BROCHURE/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ADHESIVE TILE MAT GENERAL PREPARATION: Electrical: Turn off power to electrical outlets, then remove outlet covers. Follow all electrical codes and safety procedures. Clean surface to be tiled: Surface must be free of dust, dirt, loose paint, grease. Use a cleaner appropriate for the surface to be tiled. Be certain surface is dry prior to installing MusselBound. Plan your layout: Successful tiling projects start with careful tile layout planning.
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MUSSELBOUND ™ BROCHURE/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ADHESIVE TILE MAT 1. PEEL Install first MusselBound sheet: MusselBound is best installed vertically (top down like wallpaper). GENTLY place leading edge of adhesive side of MusselBound at top of wall (or back of countertop) square and plumb onto surface to be tiled. Lightly lift MusselBound to reposition if needed. When top position is square and plumb, lightly smooth and press the sheet downward. Trim-In-Place if using this as preferred method.
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MUSSELBOUND ™ BROCHURE/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ADHESIVE TILE MAT 2. SET Clean tile: ost tiles retain residue from the manufacturing process. Clean the back of each tile M with a damp sponge and dry thoroughly. Also, clean and dry each tile following the use of a tile wet saw. Install tile: Support the bottom row of tile with molding, tub edge, countertop, metal strip, tile spacer or similar edge. When placing tile around an outlet, be sure the outlet cover hides the tile edges.
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MUSSELBOUND ™ BROCHURE/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ADHESIVE TILE MAT www.musselbound.com 3. GROUT Grouting: NO WAITING BETWEEN SETTING AND GROUTING IS REQUIRED. Leave tile spacers in place and remove just prior to grouting. You may grout tiles immediately or up to 24 hours after setting. OPTIONAL - Caulk: For wet area applications, the use of caulk in the bottom grout line may be preferred to applying grout. Grout application: Use grout float to scoop the grout.