Use and Care Guide

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Use and Care Instructions for Aspect Glass Tiles

How do I need to prepare the wall before I install Aspect?

The adhesive on the back side of the Aspect tiles is highly aggressive and pressure sensitive. Proper wall

preparation is required. Aspect can be installed over most structurally sound substrates if they are clean, flat,

smooth, dry and free of dust, wax, soap scum and grease. Acceptable substrates are drywall, plaster or clean,

smooth tile (glazed, porcelain-type tile; not porous or textured). Any damaged, loose or uneven areas must be

repaired, patched, leveled and primed. Fill cracks and irregularities with wallboard compound or spackling, then

sand smooth with fine-grit sandpaper. Also, to prevent the color of your wall from showing through the seams

of your Glass Aspect installation, one coat of paint (in the finish of your tiles) can be applied to your wall before

installation.

Do I need to paint my wall the color of the tiles before installing the Glass Aspect to prevent the color of the

wall from showing through the seams?

With peel and stick installation, grout is not needed between tiles. Even with careful layout and installation, gaps

may appear between the tiles. Accordingly, we recommend that you paint the wall area a color that matches

your tile color. This will hide any small gaps if they happen to appear.

Can Aspect be exposed to humidity and/or water?

Yes. To ensure years of enjoyment of your Aspect installation, and for installations near sinks or tubs, the

substrate that Aspect is being applied to must be primed with an oil-based primer to seal it – ensuring a stable

substrate. Aspect is impervious to water but substrates such as drywall or plywood are not.

How can I make sure the tiles stick properly?

First, be sure to follow the instructions for substrate preparation. After you have the tile aligned where you want

it, firmly press the tile over its entire surface area to be sure it adheres properly. You can test the adhesion by

pulling slightly on the tile. It should be securely attached. If not, it might be necessary to add additional

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Use and Care Instructions for Aspect Glass Tiles How do I need to prepare the wall before I install Aspect? The adhesive on the back side of the Aspect tiles is highly aggressive and pressure sensitive. Proper wall preparation is required. Aspect can be installed over most structurally sound substrates if they are clean, flat, smooth, dry and free of dust, wax, soap scum and grease. Acceptable substrates are drywall, plaster or clean, smooth tile (glazed, porcelain-type tile; not porous or textured).
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adhesive. Use a high-quality construction adhesive. Be sure to allow the adhesive 24 hours to set-up. See below for additional information. Our recommended adhesives are Loctite® PL Premium®, Loctite® PL Premium Advanced®, LePage® PL Premium® (Canada). Carefully read and follow manufacturer’s directions for the adhesive.
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Will heat impact the adhesive bond on the 3” x 6” tiles? The adhesive will not be affect by temperatures of 170 degrees (F) or less. How should the tiles be cut if a full tile is not needed? Select a cutting method for cutting glass according to the shape of the cut that you want to make. Straight cuts can be made with a scoring tool. Compound intricate cuts should be made with a glass-cutting wet saw or by a professional glass shop. For straight cuts, use a glass scoring tool.
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Can Aspect be applied to a working surface or to the floor? These applications are not recommended, as the rubbing could potentially scratch the surface of the tile. What is the life expectancy of the Aspect Tile? Aspect tiles and panels will last well-beyond the lifetime of your kitchen, bath or wall project. The tiles and panels are virtually indestructible under normal use. Does the surface of an Aspect tile scratch easily? Not easily, but it can be scratched like any glass surface.