SimpleMat for Mortar-less Tile Installation
Last week we talked about a product we stumbled upon for installing tile without using mortar. Well now it seems that everybody is on the bandwagon and there is another product called SimpleMat available at Home Depot that claims to do the same thing.
According to the SimpleMat website, “SimpleMat is a double sided, adhesive mat specifically designed for bonding tile to countertops or backsplashes. The back of the mat has a flat adhesive which bonds to the backsplash wall or countertop. The front side has a raised adhesive which bonds to tile or stone. SimpleMat replaces traditional thin-set mortar or mastic adhesive.”
Again, if the product works as advertised then this is a great product for the homeowner and do-it-yourselfer. You will still need to grout any project where SimpleMat is used but tiling a backsplash or countertop will be in the realm of possibility for many more folks with a product, or shall we say, products like this on the market.
February 7th, 2010 at 8:59 am
It can be used on countertops and and backsplashes just make sure that you use 1/8 or bigger spacers with sanded grout you can also add grout booster witch make it a lot stronger in most cases grout holds tile same as adhesive. It’s a good product for small flat project. It cannot be used on floor or larger walls because that are not straight and you can’t build up with it.
March 23rd, 2010 at 4:29 pm
I used SimpleMat for my bathroom countertop. So far, so good. It’s only been a few days, maybe a week, but the bond is tight.
I’ll blog about it on my website in the near future, with photos.
Scott, The Active Daddy