How Do You Lay Cork Tiles Into A Wall?
Cork wall tiles are usually sliced into squares – 12 inches – is the commonest size – or rectangles They come in a range of natural shades, and may also be stained or printed with surface designs during manufacture They are stuck to the wall surface with a special water-based contact adhesive, and since they are virtually impossible to remove once placed, they should be regarded as a long-term decorative option and their use carefully planned. Cork tiles are not rigid like ceramic wall tiles and will follow the contours of the wall, so it is essential that this is prepared properly before the tiles are applied. The surface must be sound and as flat as possible, with all major cracks and holes filled and sanded down. As with ceramic tiles, careful setting out will allow you to minimize the amount of cutting required although this is not as difficult as cutting rigid tiles – a sharp knife is all that is required To avoid problems of slight color changes between batches of tiles, mix them
