Specification

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Aspect Collage FAQ’s

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

It depends on whether you intend to use the peel and stick adhesive on properly prepared wall surfaces

or if you do not want to prepare your wall surface. We show both methods in detail in our Aspect

Installation Guide. If you are using installation Method 1, proper wall preparation is required. Aspect

tiles 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 grade sandpaper. If installing Aspect over existing ceramic tile, be

sure to thoroughly clean old tiles, but priming ceramic tiles is not required. Use isopropyl (rubbing)

alcohol two-cloth cleaning method as surface preparation when applying tiles to a nonporous substrate,

such as ceramic tile or metal. Failure to properly prepare the substrate may invalidate the warranty. The

substrate to which you are applying Aspect tiles must be primed with a fresh coat of latex primer such as

Zinsser® or KILZ® (or similar products). Ingredients in “paint & primer in one” products can cause

adhesion failure; as such, be sure to use a stand-alone primer. If you do not intend to prepare the wall

surface, you can use an additional adhesive as seen in our Installation Guide.

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 to which Aspect is applied must be primed with a primer such as Zinsser® or KILZ® (or

similar products) to seal it, ensuring a stable substrate. Aspect is impervious to water but substrates

such as drywall or plywood are not.

Can I use Aspect tiles in my shower?

No, the adhesive is not engineered to be used in a wet environment such as a shower.

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 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.

What do I do if my substrate is bumpy or uneven and a tile pops off?

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Aspect Collage FAQ’s How do I need to prepare the wall before I install Aspect? It depends on whether you intend to use the peel and stick adhesive on properly prepared wall surfaces or if you do not want to prepare your wall surface. We show both methods in detail in our Aspect Installation Guide. If you are using installation Method 1, proper wall preparation is required.
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Occasionally, even after properly preparing the substrate, the surface can still have bows, high spots, ridges or uneven areas. One way to test the area of the substrate to which the tile is to be applied is to place a tile (with the back liner unpeeled) on the area to see if it “rocks” or if it has a solid, flat foundation. If proper adhesion is difficult or impossible, a tube adhesive can be applied to the back of the tile to allow good adhesion.
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A chop saw (motorized miter saw) is recommended for straight cuts. A jig saw or scroll saw is recommended for non-straight cuts. For circular cuts, a hole saw works well. See Aspect Tile Installation Guide for additional information. All cutting blades should be carbide-tipped or high-speed steel, and made for cutting nonferrous metal. When cutting is complete, use a fine-grit sandpaper or a small metal file to debur the cut edges.
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Working from the center out would balance the working area and ensure your largest tiles in the middle of your space. This could be important when a designer pattern is used. However, you can start at one end and work to the other. If I wanted to remove a tile (or a few), how would I do so and what would I use? Start by applying pressure slowly underneath the 3-inch side of a tile and increase pressure lifting the tile up. Note: Be careful not to damage the adjacent tile.
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To paint Aspect metal tiles, the recommended paint and preparation steps are below.