On the other hand, Smart Tiles with many colors and textures will hide small reliefs on the wall. The different texture levels will be quickly visible and will ruin the beauty of the backsplash. The wall’s imperfections will be really apparent with plain Smart Tiles like Subway White. The unevenness of a ceramic backsplash will be more or less visible depending on the Smart Tiles model. On this wall, the relief will appear on some Smart Tiles models, but others will hide it. If the reliefs or recesses are big, the imperfections will be hard to cover up with Smart Tiles. With these types of surfaces, it is the esthetics of the backsplash that you have to be careful with. It is also not recommended to install Smart Tiles on a dented, damaged surface or one with reliefs, like uneven ceramic backsplash tiles. Uneven Surfaces and Walls with Reliefs (raised or textured) Peel and stick Smart Tiles won’t stick properly on most porous surfaces but, with extra preparation they will. ![]() Here is a partial list of dusty and porous surfaces that are not recommended: The peel and stick tiles won’t completely bond to the wall and risk falling on your kitchen or bathroom floor! On these kinds of walls, the tiles will stick to the dust before adhering to the surface. This is why we recommend avoiding certain types of walls.ĭusty, porous or crumbling surfaces will harm the durability of Smart Tiles. Some kinds of surfaces can compromise the adherence of the peel and stick wall tiles and others may take away from the beauty of the backsplash. Surfaces that are Not Recommended for Peel and Stick Smart Tiles With a good cleaning, peel and stick Smart Tiles will stick on your kitchen or bathroom backsplash for as long as you want. No extra preparation is needed on a smooth surface. The smooth ceramic tiles with small joints and grout lines are perfect for peel and stick Smart Tiles. wallpaper (if some corners are peeling, just peel them off and install Smart Tiles over them).painted gypsum (the paint must have been applied at least 21 days before),.Here is a partial list of ideal surfaces for Smart Tiles: So, a non-textured wall or backsplash is perfect for Smart Tiles because the tiles will have an excellent grip. Peel and stick Smart Tiles may be installed without any problem on any smooth undamaged surface. Recommended Surfaces for Peel and Stick Smart Tiles ![]() Here is an overview of the surfaces that we recommend or advise against for installing peel and stick backsplash. This is why it’s important to be careful when choosing the type of surface for Smart Tiles. Screws will do a good job though.There are some surfaces that are not suitable for installing peel and stick Smart Tiles on and which may even prevent the tiles from sticking on the wall or backsplash. What do you guys recommend? The hardie board seems smoother, easier to cut and less dust. What do you think for cement board? Seeing many types. ![]() So goes like this top to bottom:ġ) Ecodeck wide temperature vinyl (adhesive and hot air weld)Ģ) cement board (screws and quickset, including a skim coat)ģ) tapered insulation board (large washers and screws) Cement board is needed because the Grace Ice & Water barrier and Vinyl are x2 water barriers and can't place plywood between them. What's next is pitched rigid insulation (1.5in to 0.5 inch at the drain, 1.5in everywhere else), then cement board for the vinyl. We already have Grace Ice & Water barrier over the 3/4" PT plywood floor. We decided on wide temperature vinyl by Econodek for the flooring. We have a geodesic greenhouse with 530 sqft.
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