Be sure to focus on the corners and edges of your cork tile.
How to attach cork tiles to wall.
Start at the center of the wall to mark a grid that helps you install cork tiles.
How to make cork stick to the walls.
Grab a cork tile and spray the back side paper side with spray adhesive then immediately spray the section of the underlayment it will attach to.
Outline the remaining edges.
The adhesive is available at home depot lowe s.
If adhesive dries to wall prior to installation scrape off and reapply.
Press the cork tile into position and hold for about 30 seconds before moving on to your next tile.
Adhesive must be wet for cork installation.
Work outward from the center axis by measuring and marking set lines for several tiles in all directions.
This gives you the lines you need to follow for the rest of the wall.
Cork roll installation instructions from jelinek cork group.
Roll a section of adhesive that is approximately four foot square.
Caulking tube per 22 sqft.
Installing cork onto the wall.
Coverage is one 9 10 oz.
Guides you through a typical installation of cork rolls or cork sheets.
Place two strips of heavy duty foam mounting tape on the clean wall one for each top corner of the cork board using the measurements you took earlier to determine their placement.
Apply a bead of adhesive around the backside perimeter of the wall tile and from all corners to the center forming an x.
Apply cork adhesive to wall one area at a time.
Apply liquid adhesive over the center point of the four quadrants marked on the wall.
Hold up your cut cork roll to the wall along the marked vertical line.
Using a hand roller apply pressure to cork in every direction in order to set the tiles.
Most mounting tape comes in pre sized strips but if you are able to determine your own strip size cut them to be 3 inches long.
The wall should be as smooth as possible for the best.
Let the wall thoroughly dry before proceeding.
Mark the center axis of the wall after measuring from side to side and top to bottom.