It is so cheap and simple to use and will hold for the life of the tile. Just being able to stick tile up like a sticker was probably 3x faster.I too wouldn't rely on any sort of self adhesive in any situation. BUT with how much time and less and “dry time” it saves you I believe it to be worth the added cost. This Mussel Bound is $29 per roll and I used 6-7 rolls. So for $60-100 of product the entire shower could be done. A large premixed bucket of thin set is between $30-50 and could cover an 2/3 of a shower. I would say the biggest con would be the cost. These “wet” tiles won’t stick and need to be blow dried prior to adhering onto the mat OR stuck in the oven at 200-250 degrees for 5-7 minutes. I later learned that the tiles that are cut with a wet saw absorb some of the water. Partly this is my lack of research, but the row of tiles I placed in the corners wouldn’t adhere to the mat. the musselbound is going to contour to that therefore your tiles will not meet up evenly. The musselbound is 1/8″ thick so if you are tearing off existing tile and have a lot of divets and dents in your drywall. So if that means smooth that’s great, if that means evenly textured, that is ok too. This product eliminates that to give you a really smooth and professional looking shower/backsplash Textured Wallsĭo your walls need to be smooth and level if you are using musselbound? Yes, and no. Sometimes the transition from tile to tile can become not level or create a lip. When you apply traditional thin set/mortar it is an “art” to make sure you have enough/not too much on your wall and on your tile. Other than the time and mess it saved… I love that evenness from tile to tile. In a shower setting I highly recommend using Musselbounds seam tape to help with waterproofing. Using mussel bound without the seam tape does not guarantee that it is waterproof. Mussel Bound does sell a seam tape and if used in application with the mussel bound mat it becomes waterproof. Mussel bound used by itself is water impermeable (water can’t get through)… except at the seams. I used the red 1/16″ because I like small ground lines in my bathroom renovation, and did NOT use any spacers for my kitchen backsplash. These stick temporarily to the wall to allow correct tile placement and are easily removed. Mussel Bound does come with 3 different size (and color coordinated) spacers. The shower walls were tiled 2 years ago and while I cannot attest to frequent use of the shower (we do not use the shower, as it is a guest bathroom), the tiles are still firmly on the wall. Allow tiles to fully dry before installation and keep the protective film on for as long as you can. To help wipe down the backs of the tiles prior to installation. The only instances I have had with tiles falling off is during the installation phase due to dust on the musselbound or dust on the tile preventing good adhesion. Not pressing for 5 seconds per tile will cause the tile to potentially fall off. to adhere the tile onto the wall you have to press for 5 SECONDS on each tile. I usually do 1-3 rows to make sure I like my spacing, then this is the IMPORTANT STEP…. YES! So ideally you want to take your tiles and place them lightly onto the sticky surface. Can you readjust tiles once you put them on? Keep the paper on the surface for any areas you are not tiling right at that time to keep its stickiness. WAIT TO REMOVE THE PAPER until your are ready to tile. Press firmly against the wall to ensure a seal and smooth out any creases or bubbles. When you go to install simply start at one end of the wall and roll it out cutting it with a utility knife or scissors. The wall surface should be level prior to installing. It is NOT recommended for outdoors, floors, ceilings, steam rooms, shower floors, submerged projects or with large format tiles or heavy thick natural tiles or brick.Ĭlean the surface free of any debris. It is recommended that newly painted or primed walls have time to fully cure before applying mussel bound. You CAN use this over existing tile as well as over drywall, cement board, stainless steel, glass, fiberglass, plywood, wallpaper, paneling, laminate. It cannot be used on floors, ceilings, or fireplaces. Shower walls, backsplashes, accent walls. Basically all the tricky parts of tiling eliminated. Less mess, no waiting to grout, and no mortar. Mussel Bound is basically it’s an adhesive mat that sticks to the wall, and replaces the need for mortar. Tilling can be intimating, but I’ve developed a few techniques and tricks to make it SO MUCH EASIER! I promise, even a beginner can tackle a backsplash or bathroom tile project with these tricks including my favorite vertical tile adhesive, musselbound.
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