Using Simple Mat

Simple installation of tile backsplashes using adhesive tile mats in theory this is an innovation that has many advantages and in many cases it works as promised.

Using simple mat.

L shaped tile specifically used to cover the front edge of a countertop. Lay simplemat horizontally on shower walls starting from the bottom of your shower wall up. Grout your installation within 24 hours using simplegrout pre mixed grout polyblend grout ceg lite commercial 100 solids epoxy grout or fusion pro single component grout. To determine tile placement and cuts lay it out on the floor first placing a row of tiles along each line using spacers.

I tried using the simple mat for putting up a tile backsplash. The sales person suggested the simple mat rather than using a backer board and it sounded like a great time saver albeit an expensive alternative. Thanks to you all and of course the handyman i have been saved a lot of grief. This will allow wide even tiles at both edges.

Then replicate the measurements on the wall. I used 1 glass tiles with the net backing. If the space at the wall end is less than 1 2 tile shift centerline to eliminate small cuts. If you need additional information watch our instructional videos.

Now i m trying to remove this mess and am not having much luck. Simplemat is designed to be used with grout to lock in tile and stone. The adhesive retains its bonding strength for extended periods of time meaning that users have the flexibility to tile onto the mat an hour at a time or over several days and because simplemat bonds instantly you can start. I didn t grout my project right away because i wanted to make sure the tiles would stick.

Because v cap may not fit squarely on countertop use simplegrout pre mixed grout or simplefix ceramic tile fixture caulk to fill voids between v cap and countertop. The instructions said you could work at it a little at a time. Simplemat is the quickest easiest and cleanest way to install tile on countertops and backsplashes. But in practice adhesive mats provide a less durable bond than traditional thin set adhesives and they are not a great choice for applying large tiles or for installing mesh.

A single sheet of simplemat must run across a corner with at least 1 25 mm of excess material on each wall. Ensure that counter tile overlaps and use spacers for a uniform grout joint.