The tiles come with a protective vinyl film which should be removed before fitting.
Make sure the surface to be tiled is clean and dry with no loose plaster or paint etc.
For dusty surfaces such as bare plasterboard or MDF it is recommended to prime the surface with a PVA based primer.
The tiles can be fitted in two ways;
1, Lay a 3 to 4 mm bed of tiles adhesive on the wall using a spatula or trowel. Then just gently press on each tile (noting the grain direction) wipe off any excess adhesive with a soft damp cloth.
Or 2, Apply the tile adhesive directly to the rear of each tile using a spatula. This method is slightly more time consuming but less messy..
If you intend to grout the tiles (not strictly necessary with stainless steel tiles) Use the supplied plastic tile spacers to space the tiles evenly. These can be left in situ and grouted over - make sure the tile spacers are pushed well back to allow room for the grout.
Leave the tiles for at least 24 hours before grouting.
Most types of ceramic or porcelain tile grouts of suitable for these tiles but make sure you use a flexible grout.
It is also preferable to use a non sanded type grout.
To remove dried on adhesive or grout use a soft cloth soaked in turpentine or paint thinners.
Some grouts are very abrasive and can actually scratch the surface of the tiles if not removed carefully.
These stainless steel wall tiles will stick to most surfaces including brick, concrete, plaster, plasterboard, wood and plywood. It is recommended to use a good quality flexible and waterproof powdered or pre mixed ceramic tile adhesive. For smooth non-porous surfaces such as glass, metal or ceramic (ie existing ceramic tiles) the surface should be dulled or roughened to give a key for the adhesive.
In addition to this please also read the instructions which come with the adhesive and grout you will be using to fit the tiles.
