Installation Instructions
BOUND
MUSSEL
™
ADHESIVE TILE MAT
BROCHURE/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3
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GETTING STARTED:
Helpful instructional videos can be found at: www.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 water-
proong material and remove/replace plumbing xtures. Tiling projects with many corners, angles and obstructions
and/or elaborate tile design patterns may be complicated. Consulting a professional is recommended before starting
these types of projects.
CHECKLIST:
Appropriate Projects: Indoor backsplashes, countertops and tub/shower walls. MusselBound should not be
applied in an outdoor application. MusselBound is not recommended for oors, ceilings, replaces, steam rooms,
shower oors and submerged projects. While MusselBound is moisture impermeable, it is not intended to replace
waterproong tiling products.
Surface Types: MusselBound can be applied to most clean, at, painted/unpainted, well-bonded surfaces, such
as drywall, cement-board, plywood, laminate, waterproong tiling products and existing tile.
Surface Prep: Patch or level if needed. Be certain the surface to be tiled is smooth, clean and at. If surface is not
at, apply surface-appropriate leveling patch to wall before beginning your tiling project.
Compatible Tile: Tiles must be at backed and made of glass, stone, porcelain, ceramic or metal. Mesh-backed
mosaic tiles are also appropriate. Individual tiles must not exceed 7 lbs (3.2kg) or exceed 1⁄2” (12.7mm) in thickness or
be larger than 12” x 12” (20x20cm). There are no minimum tile size restrictions. Grout spaces must be a minimum of
1/8” (3.18mm). Ensure that the tile selected for countertops is suitable for water and wear ratings.
Required Tools: In addition to tile and grout, you will need a clean, at work surface on which to cut Mussel-
Bound with a utility knife (unless Trim-In-Place method is used as described in General Preparation instructions on
page 4). Required tools include a utility knife, at-tipped screw driver or putty knife, measuring tape/straight edge, felt
tipped pen, grout oat, sponge and bucket. Optional tools may include a level, tile spacers and a tile saw or tile cutter.
Product Coverage: One roll of MusselBound Adhesive Tile Mat covers 15 square feet (1.39m
2
).
Frequently Asked Questions: Review FAQ’s located on outside of roll label or previous page.