Cork Wall Tiles
How can I clean grease splatters off my cork wall or floor tiles?
When grease splatters on your cork flooring or walls, we recommend wiping up the grease as quickly as possible. This will help prevent any hard-to-remove residue. If there is residual splatter after wiping it up, we recommend using a mild detergent ...
Can I install cork wall tiles with nails?
We do not recommend using nails to attach cork wall tiles. In our experience, nails create concentrated stress points in the cork, causing the tile to warp or buckle around the fastener. For a permanent installation, we recommend using a contact ...
How much extra cork wall covering should I order?
Yes, we do suggest purchasing extra wall tiles over your calculations! We recommend purchasing an additional 15% over your exact square footage to account for off-cuts and future replacements. Off-cuts occur when tiles are trimmed to fit around ...
Can cork wall and ceiling tiles be used as a bulletin board?
Yes, cork wall tiles are an excellent choice for a pinnable wall or custom cork board! We recommend using a product with a thickness of at least 5.5mm if you wish to pin into your cork wall tiles. We offer tackboard and acoustic wall tiles, which ...
Do cork wall tiles change color in UV light?
Yes, cork wall and floor tiles, as a natural product, may change color over time when exposed to natural light. Noticable fading may occur over several months to several years, depending on the duration and intensity of sun exposure. Cork will tend ...
Do you have installation instructions for cork wall tiles?
We have PDF installation instructions and an instructional video on installing our cork wall tiles! Watch: Cork Wall Tile Installation Video Read: PDF Cork Wall Tile Installation Instructions
Are cork wall tiles with PSA backing removable?
Our PSA backing is a permanent-grade adhesive and is not designed to be removed. Removing cork wall tiles installed with PSA backing may damage the paint and wall structure. For a temporary application, we recommend screwing a thin piece of plywood ...
What is a PSA backing?
PSA is a pressure-sensitive, permanent-grade peel-and-stick adhesive available on many of our wall and ceiling tiles. Customers who will be installing the tiles themselves often prefer PSA backing, as contact cement is not required.
Can cork be installed behind a stove as a backsplash?
Whether cork wall tiles can be used behind a stove depends on the type of stove you have. If you have an electric stovetop, cork can be used behind the stove as a backsplash. However, if you have a gas stove with an open flame at the burner, we do ...
Can I use wallpaper glue rather than contact cement on cork wall tiles?
No, based on our testing, wallpaper glue is not effective in adhering cork wall tiles. Cork wall tiles are heavier than wallpaper and need an adhesive that adheres instantly, such as contact adhesive; otherwise, the tiles will fall off the wall or ...
Can cork wall tiles be installed around electric fireplaces?
No, we do not recommend using our cork wall tiles as a fireplace surround for either gas, electric, or wood fireplaces. They are not fully fire-resistant and have not been tested in accordance with building codes for the surrounding materials of ...
Can cork wall tiles be installed over ceramic tiles?
No, we do not recommend installing cork wall tiles over ceramic tile, as the tile edges will telegraph through the cork wall tile.