Simple Mat On Textured Wall
The front side has a raised adhesive which bonds to tile or stone.
Simple mat on textured wall. Bondera is an advanced pressure sensitive tile adhesive on a roll for wall and countertop tile applications. No you can not apply simple mat tile adhesive to textured sheet rock. Before installing be sure to wipe walls counters and backs of tile or stone with a damp sponge and allow to dry. The tile is directly pressed onto the adhesive and once applied is ready to grout immediately.
Set countertops from front to back set backsplashes and shower walls from bottom up. Both wall styles are attractive and can hide small defects but physical texture on the wall is denser adds a layer of protection and can dampen sound. Set countertop tiles prior to setting backsplash tiles. Bondera tile mat set will replace mortar thinset or mastic for a fast easy and clean installation on a smooth flat surface.
Do not sand to smooth some texture will help the thinset mortar bond to the wall better but too much texture could create an uneven surface. Simplemat can be used to tile over many household surfaces. Use either a hand held sander or an electric sander. Simplemat is the quickest easiest and cleanest way to install tile on countertops and backsplashes.
Simplemat is a double sided adhesive mat specifically designed for bonding tile to countertops backsplashes or shower walls. For shower walls see preparation instructions. 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.