Installation Instructions
BOUND
MUSSEL
™
ADHESIVE TILE MAT
BROCHURE/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
5
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1. PEEL
Install rst 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.
Install next MusselBound sheet:
Position vertical edge of MusselBound against the previously installed sheet to create
a tight seam, but DO NOT OVERLAP. When satised with position, lightly smooth and
press the sheet in place. Trim-In-Place if using this as preferred method.
Trim to accommodate outlets and other obstructions:
Carefully use utility knife to trim as needed. LEAVE RELEASE LINER IN PLACE.
Press rmly in place:
Only when satised with MusselBound’s placement, press adhesive rmly in place
with grout oat against release liner. A 5-second rm press to the entire sheet will
also atten bubbles and creases. To protect adhesive from dust or dirt, do not remove
release liner until ready to set tiles.
Peel release liner:
When ready to begin setting tiles, peel o the release liner. It may be removed one
section at a time as you work or all at once, so long as dust and dirt are not allowed
onto the exposed adhesive.
OPTIONAL - Level line(s):
Should you determine the backsplash counter, etc. is not level and/or if you want
level guidelines for installing tiles, draw a level line by GENTLY placing a level against
the MusselBound adhesive. Find the lowest side of the area to be tiled and adjust
the level until bubble is centered. Use felt tip pen to mark level line directly on
MusselBound adhesive.