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Aspect Glass

™

Peel & Stick Matted Tile

Installation Guide

proper surface preparation is essential

for a successful project

Failure to follow recommended surface preparation instructions

may void the warranty. ACP, LLC is not responsible or liable

for any labor costs or damaged product incurred as a result of

improper installation. All product defects are covered under our

5-year limited warranty.

Read this installation manual in its entirety before you start. There is additional

information on this product and installation at AspectIdeas.com. If you have doubts

about doing this installation, you should contact a qualied contractor, carpenter or

professional installer.

Tools and supplies needed:

• Protective eyewear or safety goggles

• Measuring tape

• Straightedge or Speed Square

• Pencil or other nonpermanent marker

• Soft cloth

• Chalk line

• Level (2’ to 4’)

• Fine-grit sandpaper (400–600 grit)

• Latex or oil-based primer (if method 1 is used)

• Caulk gun and caulk or Aspect trim (optional)

If cutting tiles, one of the following tools will be needed:

• Wet saw with glass-cutting blade (recommended)

• Safety gloves

• Masking tape

• Glass tile nippers (Two-wheel type)

• Simple manual glass cutter and oil

Before you begin

Installing Aspect peel & stick matted Glass tiles is a simple, exciting project that adds

instant style to your kitchen or bath. We have deliberately over-explained the tile

installation. Have fun with this project. It’s going to be easy and look great!

Method 1: The adhesive on the back side of

the Aspect tiles is engineered to stick to at,

primed, smooth walls.

Allow the tiles and substrate to come to room

temperature (65 to100 degrees F.) before

installation. Use a heat gun or other source to

warm the tiles and substrate if necessary.

If you are using installation method 1, proper

wall preparation is required. Aspect can be

installed over most structurally sound substrates

if they are clean, at, 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 ne-grade sandpaper.

The substrate to which you are applying Aspect tiles must be primed with a fresh coat

of latex or oil-based primer. Ingredients in “paint & primer in one” products can cause

adhesion failure; as such, be sure to use a stand-alone primer. See below for Method 2

if you prefer not to prime the surface.

Method 1 - The adhesive on the back

side of the Aspect tiles is engineered to

be aggressive and pressure-sensitive

Due to manufacturing

variations, we cannot

guarantee an exact color

match from lot to lot. Prior to

adhering Aspect tiles to your

wall, please unpackage & lay

out all purchased product to

ensure color consistency. If

you encounter unreasonable

color variation, please give

us a call at 1-800-434-3750

(7am-4:30pm CST, M-F) so

that we may assist you with

your project.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Aspect Glass™ Peel & Stick Matted Tile Installation Guide proper surface preparation is essential for a successful project Failure to follow recommended surface preparation instructions may void the warranty. ACP, LLC is not responsible or liable for any labor costs or damaged product incurred as a result of improper installation. All product defects are covered under our 5-year limited warranty. Read this installation manual in its entirety before you start.
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Occasionally, even after properly preparing the substrate, the surface can still have bows, high spots, ridges, or uneven areas. Place a level against the wall. If there is a 1/8” gap or greater, use a filler such as spackling or drywall compound to fill in imperfections. Method 2: If you do not intend to prepare, sand and prime the surface, an additional adhesive should be used. We recommend a high-quality polyurethane construction adhesive be applied to the back of each tile in these cases.
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DO NOT bend tiles backward as it could damage the tiles or permanently stretch and misshape the tile matting. Lightly place the tile onto the wall using your reference lines. DO NOT apply pressure to the tile until you are sure of your placement. DO NOT bend the tile backward The aggressive nature of the adhesive does not allow for repositioning after pressing firmly. If it is in the right position, firmly apply even pressure across the entire tile.
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Measure where the cut must be made. Map out and mark the cut using masking tape to cover the surface of the tile. Cut the tile. Debur sharp edges with file or sandpaper. Take the cut tile to the work space and place it in its intended location, ensuring it fits properly. Cut and install all remaining tiles using the same steps described above. When tiles are installed to your satisfaction, press each again firmly with your hand. This will ensure that the adhesive bonds to the substrate.