Specification

Wall
Wall
Palisade Tile
J-Trim
Cross-section View
L-Trims are used to cover existing exposed tiles to provide a nished
look. Install by dispensing a thin bead of sealant on the Palisade side and
a thin bead of adhesive on the substrate side. Press trim into place. If trim
will not stay in place, use some masking or painter’s tape to hold until
adhesive sets.
Measure walls, check for level and square. Depending on dimensions
and surround size, you may need to trim some panels accordingly.
Installation in a wet environment such as
a tub or shower surround requires a bead of
sealant to be placed in all tongue and groove
joints on every tile. Also, add a bead of sealant
along cut edges or edges placed in corners
(image 1, 2). Palisade tiles' unique interlocking
edges have a tongue and a groove. The tile's
groove should be facing up when installing.
Cross-section View
Transition Tile/Wall
Palisade Tile
L-Trim
TOP VIEW
TUB SURROUND
Drywall
Drywall
Old Tile Being Covered
Palisade Tile
Old Tile Being Covered
Drywall
Palisade Tile
Drywall
Old Tile Being Covered
Palisade Tile
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Repeat this process on perpendicular tile also facing corner (image 3, 4).
If corner trims are used, sealant should still be applied in trim channel
(image 5).
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Cut panels to accommodate shower heads and faucets. Measure and
mark the borders where the opening will be with a marker. Drill a 1/2-inch
to 1-inch hole using a drill in a corner of the cut-out section (image 9). Use
a jigsaw or hole saw to cut the remaining opening, following your tracing
(image 10, 11).
Cut Palisade tiles by scoring and snapping with a utility knife (image 6,
7). This method may require sanding the snapped edges.
You can also use standard wood
working tools like a table saw or
circular saw with a ne-tooth blade
to provide a clean, smooth cut
(image 8). Use a 60-tooth blade or
higher. To ensure the base of the
saw does not scratch the surface
of the panel, we recommend
protecting the surface with blue
painter’s tape.
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Do not attach accessories like soap dishes, towel racks or shelves
directly to tiles. Drill holes through the tiles and use suitable anchors to
attach accessories securely into the framing behind. Seal with sealant.
Snap a level line. When starting
your rst row off a tub, be sure it is
straight and level. Snap a level line
and align the tops of each panel in
the rst row to the snapped line
(image 12).
To install your rst panel, begin with bottom row and work from left to
right. Start bottom-left with a partial tile, so that you will have a full tile,
centered in the middle of the rst row (image 13, 14). That way, if you
need to trim panels closer to the edges, you can use those extra pieces in
other areas and minimize waste. The bottom ange should also be cut off
of tiles when placing them on the oor or base of the tub. This will allow
for a level edge on bottom. Use a utility knife or a table saw to cut the
ange.
If not using Inside/Outside Corner Trims and you are installing a full-size
tile into a corner, the vertical ange or tongue must be cut off to allow for
a plumb edge against the substrate.
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Tongue
Groove