Grab a cork tile and spray the back side paper side with spray adhesive then immediately spray the section of the underlayment it will attach to.
How to attach cork tiles to wall.
Start at the center of the wall to mark a grid that helps you install cork tiles.
Press the cork tile into position and hold for about 30 seconds before moving on to your next tile.
Let the wall thoroughly dry before proceeding.
Outline the remaining edges.
If adhesive dries to wall prior to installation scrape off and reapply.
Cork roll installation instructions from jelinek cork group.
Coverage is one 9 10 oz.
The wall should be as smooth as possible for the best.
Allow the adhesive to set for 10 to 20.
Apply liquid adhesive over the center point of the four quadrants marked on the wall.
Lightly sand the surface of the wall with 220 grit sandpaper if you have a textured wall.
Work outward from the center axis by measuring and marking set lines for several tiles in all directions.
Clean the wall with an all purpose cleaner and degreaser.
Most mounting tape comes in pre sized strips but if you are able to determine your own strip size cut them to be 3 inches long.
The adhesive is available at home depot lowe s.
Hold up your cut cork roll to the wall along the marked vertical line.
Apply a bead of adhesive around the backside perimeter of the wall tile and from all corners to the center forming an x.
Caulking tube per 22 sqft.
Place two strips of heavy duty foam mounting tape on the clean wall one for each top corner of the cork board using the measurements you took earlier to determine their placement.
Be sure to focus on the corners and edges of your cork tile.
Using a hand roller apply pressure to cork in every direction in order to set the tiles.
Adhesive must be wet for cork installation.
Apply cork adhesive to wall one area at a time.
Mark the center axis of the wall after measuring from side to side and top to bottom.
How to make cork stick to the walls.
Roll a section of adhesive that is approximately four foot square.