How To Install Cork Wall Tiles

Just like wood cork tile will vary in shade or pattern definition.

How to install cork wall tiles.

How to apply cork to wall surfaces. Special order dark cork strips. Place the cork against the wall using the guidelines as a reference to ensure you correctly position the cork. Cover unsightly cracks holes wallpaper and texture or create a totally new look on any wall by installing a surface of cork tile or cork sheeting.

During storage and installation maintain temperature and relative humidity to level consistent to conditions that will prevail when building is occupied. Open cartons must be at job site for 48 72 hours prior to cork tile installation. Cork is subject to the normal behavior of expansion during period s of high humidity and contraction during periods of low humidity usually the heating season. From each side wall and was 11 1 2 in.

Avoid placing a border too close to the wall. Our decorative border started about 8 1 2 in. To install the first row of tiles start with the bottom or corner tile. Instructional video on installing cork wall tiles by jelinek cork.

If the tiles don t include mounting tape cut five 11 2 inch pieces of heavy duty double stick wall mount tape. Wide close to a full size tile including the 2 in. If the tiles already have mounting tape on the reverse side peel off the backing paper as you place each tile. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled a suggested video will automatically play next.

Start in the center of the cork either the tile or the roll and use your hands.