Install stone veneer over tile

When renovating you are usually in a hurry for in and acquire aside because quickly and value effectively possible. Rarely do any us possess time for you spend testing or attempting brand-new products while renovating or remodeling a bath, home, or wall covering.

Covering Existing Tile

When installing new tile in a shower or backsplash you are able to both start over and remove understanding indeed there otherwise leave the existing tile and just tile on it making use of our TXTR-LITE™ Flexible Stone Veneer and TXTR-LITE™ Adhesive™. By not eliminating all that old tile you will save your self time, money and trips into landfill. And undoubtedly not re-installing a unique dampness buffer, plumbing system, or structural fixes. Plus you don't need a tile saw, rather grab a set of tin snips.

Should your wall space, tiles, and existing pluming tend to be sound leave them, cannot rip them completely. A tip for saving in brand new fixtures should buy a "Remodel" fixture kit, made by many standard plumbing fixture brands, at hardware shop. Simply get rid of the threaded fixtures and replace with shiny new parts after you have covered and grouted the prevailing tile with TXTR-LITE™.

When you use TXTR-LITE™ Adhesive™ you are able to get the job done in hours rather than times. TXTR-LITE™ Adhesive™ sets up in a few hours enabling you to hold working while it is curing. Moreover it cures between non-porous products like TXTR-LITE™ tiles and porcelain tile. TXTR-LITE™ Adhesive™ is an elastomeric moisture cure product that super-bonds while staying flexible even if wet.

Plan Forward

You will put away your self hours if you prepare out your following project making use of TXTR-LITE™ sheets, use TXTR-LITE™ Adhesive™, and then leave the existing tile alone. For brand new construction with new drywall be sure to prime the areas with recommended primers very first. Drywall dust is similar to dirt incase you put any tape or adhesive over soil, bad adhesion will occur.

What About trims or sides?

Slightly wise preparation here to will allow you to keep moving regarding the project. The best looking tasks with TXTR-LITE™ have been done utilizing normal stone tiles. Just a little TXTR-LITE™ Adhesive™ will bond the true ceramic/stone tiles or mosaics and hold them in position.

By dried out suitable or calculating the depth for the mosaics or trims in advance you can produce a flush or raised boarder. Making use of 1/4" difficult backer for correct elevations may present just the finished look you want.