Installing Backsplash Tile with Musselbound Tile Adhesive 

Great to hear that! I am glad it was helpful!

You're welcome!

I'm so happy to hear that it didn't damage the drywall!! :)

Thank you so much!

Thank you!

Here is the link for it: rstyle.me/+naoW1eAqRvXD5jwkZkrEkw

Thank you!!

Good to hear! I will definitely use it again as well!

Yeah definetly easier with basic subway tiles or larger.

Thank you so much!

That's what I keep hearing from so many people! :)

I did not have to cut around any outlets for this wall but I did have to cut around a plastic box which held the water lines for the washer. All the cuts happen to be straight line cuts so I was still able to use this tile cutter. I don't think this kind of tile cutter would work for intricate cuts, L-shaped cuts, or rounded cuts. It really only works for cutting a tile straight across.

Thank you! I am using the Ryobi Cube level. It's a great beginner, affordable level. Here is the link: rstyle.me/+naoW1eAqRvXD5jwkZkrEkw

Hi Candy! Are you asking what boards I used on the board and batten wall? Or the laundry room wall?

@@mon2dan Oh yes, beadboard paneling. I have some video of that saved in two different highlights on my Instagram titled 'Laundry Room' and then I have a full, in-depth tutorial video available on my website. :)

Thank you!

Sorry about that, here is the link: rstyle.me/+naoW1eAqRvXD5jwkZkrEkw

Thank you! I have everything linked in the description below the video :) These links should work for you: MusselBound Adhesive Mat: bit.ly/3DyjUJo Tile Cutter Kit: bit.ly/3dyD72Q

It should last forever. The product doesn’t list that it has a short-life.

Here is the link for the tile cutter: www.amazon.com/dp/B085ZWSGF2/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&tag=ashleyfrenc-1-sc-20 This type of tile cutter really is just for straight line cuts and really isn't for intricate cuts so it will depend on the size and shape of the tile you are using. I used large subway tile and I was able to just cut my tiles straight down to fit around the plastic box on the wall that held the waterlines for our washer.

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If the existing backsplash is super flat and smooth then I think you could. The musselbound is super sticky and will definitely stick to existing tile.

This is totally a preference. Some people do an edge made of metal or tile at the end of the wall and some do not. In our last home we got a super skinny long tile called a 'tile pencil trim' to do at the edge where we ended our tile backsplash and it matched the backsplash and looked great. As far as where the tile meets the shelf, we ran our tile on the whole entire wall and then came back with a special screw and drilled right through the tile backsplash and put our floating shelves over our tile backsplash.

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I did use the kit but it was not ideal at all and I broke a few tiles before getting it right. That kit really is designed to only do straight line cuts. They do make these tile snippers that I would use if I did it again: amzn.to/3UQMIaK

Yes absolutely! It works great on walls! The only place I would not use it is inside a shower on shower walls.

Hi Marcos, It took me about 10-15minutes to attach the musslebound adhesive to the wall and then maybe another 1 hour to install all the tiles. You start slow but as you get the hang of it, you go faster. Yes I used the tile spacers that came with the Musselbound adhesive. I did have one tile that I had to cut both horizontally and vertically and I tried using this handheld tile cutter and it ended up breaking the tile. Then I used the tile cutter to then cut down the broken piece and had to push the tile and broken piece together (like a puzzle) and stick it to the adhesive where I needed the tile. Up close you can see that it is two pieces pushed together but from a distance you cannot. So I would not recommend using this hand held cutter for those intricate cuts. I have seen people use an angle grinder or Dremel to cut those intricate pieces if they don't have a tile saw. Or you could try renting a tile saw instead of purchasing one. Hope this helps!

It really is so sticky that you cannot remove a tile once stuck to the musclebound. I had one tile that was a bit off and I tried pulling it off and I pulled so hard that the musclebound started to pull away from the drywall. So I just stopped and left that tile how it was. In the end, that one tile didn't mess up the whole wall too bad (luckily).

Don't push on it. You can move it along as you don't push on it with the grout trowel. We also have one a little crooked but oh well it's in the corner 😄

I definitely want to do a follow up video soon but I can tell you that it is 100% perfect still today after 2 years! :)

Hi there! It is holding up perfectly and we have not had a single issue with the tile whatsoever. It is in a spot that does not get touched by anyone or anything. I follow a couple people on Instagram that have used this stuff for their kitchen backsplashes and one used it for an entire wall, floor to ceiling behind a mirror in their bathroom and they say it’s holding up too. I think if your tile is going somewhere that won’t have any water touching it or constant rubbing on the tile (like furniture maybe) that this is an excellent solution. I personally would not use this in a shower or tub surround or on the walls of a mudroom where kids may be banging up against it. But for backsplashes, it’s perfect.

@@mrsashleyfrench Hi! Thank you so much for your reply. I was wondering how they've held up so far.. Hubby and I are probably going to be doing this in a kitchen area, where the heat and moisture levels will be higher than that of a laundry room, but I _still_ wanted your opinion lol. Thanks so much for your video. It was very helpful! xoxox from FL

@@mangachanfan1556 I think this stuff will work great in a kitchen. I've seen it used in a kitchen with a backsplash by a ton of people on Instagram. I would use it on my own kitchen backsplash. :)

Yes, you would need to get spacers to bump your outlets out to sit flush with the new tile. I'd recommend watching a couple videos on here showing how to do that and what to get. Unfortunately, I don't have my own video showing this :)

Hi there! You would want to have a plan for how to cut the tiles when you get around the outlets. The little tile cutter tool I share in this video would work pretty well for smaller sized tiles. They also make tile snips that are basically big pliers and you can use those to chip away at a tile to cut it down to fit around an outlet. This is all of course if you are trying to avoid a tile cutter saw :)

@@mrsashleyfrench thank you so much for the info

The tiles came with a mess glued to them which I pulled off. The tiles had a bit of texture on the back of them and were not perfectly smooth. They still worked great with the adhesive.

If you using matting with little tile you might have to take them off some say it doesn't stay very well with matting backsplashes.

Yes, the Musselbound website says it's most common use is for kitchen backsplashes and it can be used behind a stove.

Thank you :)

No, it is not removable. It would pull off your drywall if you tried to remove it. They make actual peel and stick faux tile backsplashes that are removable. Try Amazon.

I have had zero issues with mine and it's been a year and a half.

@@mrsashleyfrench thank you 😊

Perfectly! It’s been over a year and zero issues at all.

I think so! I’d just make sure the surface is free from dust. This musselbound is extremely sticky and I believe it will stick to almost anything!

I just used regular tiles. The adhesive mat says you can use any kind of tile you want up to a certain size tile.

@@mrsashleyfrench thx

It's behind our dryer and we haven't had any issues at all.

Extremely well. I couldn’t pull a tile off of it once I pressed it on no matter how hard I tried. It’s been over a year since I installed them and it’s still perfect.

It is still perfect with zero issues at all!

It’s a little handheld cutter. It’s great for straight cuts but does not work for intricate cuts. Link: rstyle.me/cz-n/f3gyneckq2x

Yes it can! The adhesive is crazy sticky and can stick to anything.

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The product says it can be used on shower walls and places where water splashes or steams up but CANNOT be used on shower floors or where water would collect and be sitting on for any amount of time.

@@mrsashleyfrench thank you! That’s fantastic information! I appreciate the help!

I actually didn’t know it existed. But I had the seams so tight together that I didn’t have any issues here. I will look into using it for next time!

We have not had a single issue with it!

I haven't tried that but I don't see why it wouldn't work :)

It’s been 9 months since I installed it and have had zero issues. It’s in a place where it doesn’t get touched also.

​@@mrsashleyfrench we did the kitchen with it works well. No problems near the stove or behind the sink. Just seal the grout and around the edges like supose to and no problems.

@@Kt-cn2rq that's great to hear! Thank you for sharing the update!

The adhesive is extremely sticky and will stick to knockdown no problem. However, if you are using just a flat tile (like a traditional subway tile) I think your tiles will not all be laying flat on the wall due to the knockdown. If you are using an imperfect tile like a Zellige tile then I think you will be fine with them not all laying flat since that is how Zellige looks. You may want to do a thin skim coat on the texture first to get a flat surface to work on.

@@mrsashleyfrench thank you very much, I am doing a Zellige tile because my walls have a slight bow to them :/ if I try any type of smooth surface tile, it'll be even more noticeable...

I'll definitely keep you all updated. We have not had any issues, zero tiles slipping or falling off. If that changes I will certainly do an update video. But for now, we are super happy with this stuff. Also, when I was installing the tile, I had pressed one to the musselbound adhesive and tried to pull it off and I could not pull it off whatsoever as hard as I tried. The tile was permanently stuck to the mat.

Did you use this product? What did you think? Im curious about your comment.. How was it a waste of time/money? Do they not last?

@@mangachanfan1556 sounds like a dude just upset about a woman doing a job in half the time just as well as him maybe better 😅

@@ginbalcius5704 I responded to his comment with a genuine question... But yeah.. after not getting reply back for so long I came to the conclusion he's just a salty troll lol 🙄

I’m sure this guy is just pissed because a company found an easier, more economical way than his overpriced job he offers for DIY’ers.