Use either a hand held sander or an electric sander.
Simple mat on textured wall.
When texturing a wall you can either add physical texture or create a faux finish with paint tools and supplies that mimics the look of a textured wall.
Simplemat is a double sided adhesive mat specifically designed for bonding tile to countertops backsplashes or shower walls.
The back of the mat has a flat adhesive which bonds to the backsplash wall countertop or shower wall.
Bondera is an advanced pressure sensitive tile adhesive on a roll for wall and countertop tile applications.
Before installing be sure to wipe walls counters and backs of tile or stone with a damp sponge and allow to dry.
Set countertops from front to back set backsplashes and shower walls from bottom up.
For shower walls see preparation instructions.
Simplemat can be used to tile over many household surfaces.
Set countertop tiles prior to setting backsplash tiles.
Both wall styles are attractive and can hide small defects but physical texture on the wall is denser adds a layer of protection and can dampen sound.
Do not sand to smooth some texture will help the thinset mortar bond to the wall better but too much texture could create an uneven surface.
Simplemat is the quickest easiest and cleanest way to install tile on countertops and backsplashes.
Simplemat replaces traditional thin set mortar or mastic adhesive.
The adhesive retains its bonding strength for extended periods of time meaning that users have the flexibility to tile onto the mat an hour at a time or over several days and because simplemat bonds instantly you can start.
Bondera tile mat set will replace mortar thinset or mastic for a fast easy and clean installation on a smooth flat surface.