Installation

Installation

“It literally took 10 minutes to change my office wall into
something attractive and functional” - Cathrine S.
Felt Right tiles are a breeze to install and most designs can be installed over a cup of coffee. removable, peel-and-stick adhesive tabs come standard with each order and we always include a few extra for trial and error, so don’t worry about messing up! Watch the video below to see the process unfold.
Installing a Design
attractive wall tiles
  1. Lay Out Your
    Design
We suggest laying the tiles out on the floor or a table. This helps you to visualize your new design and locate all the pieces.
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  1. Apply removable Adhesive Tabs
Peel off the adhesive tabs and apply to the backside of eash tile. Rub the tab to smooth it out and ensure it’s applied to the tile.
Adhesive Tab Layout Instructions
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  1. Install Your First Tile
Measure and level a line for your first tile, starting at the center. Mark the top edge with a light pencil and align the top edge of the tile to your leveled line. Press firmly for about 30 seconds.
spacer tool for Tile
  1. Complete Your Design
Repeat this process with each tile, referencing the instructions that came with your design. Make sure each tile is pressed up against an existing tile or use our spacer tool to achieve equal gaps.
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Wall Tiles design
  1. Enjoy Your New Space!
Pin up a couple of your favorite photos, sit back and enjoy the newfound peace and quiet in your brand new space. Ready to order additional designs for other rooms or spaces?
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See How Easy It Is
Do I Need a Spacer Tool?
For certain designs that incorporate negative space, like mosaics or some hex designs, we offer a couple specially-designed tools to make sure your tiles are spaced evenly. Just add these to your cart and they will be shipped with your order.
Hex 1in Spacing Tool
Hex 1" Spacing Tool
90 Degree 1in Spacing Tool
90 Degree 1" Spacing Tool
Which Adhesive Tabs do I need?
Felt Right’s removable adhesive tabs allow our felt tiles to stay securely in place on your walls. They’re designed specifically for Felt Right wall tiles and make installing and removing your felt tiles easy. Read on to learn which of our tabs are right for your project.
Residential
Residential
  • removable adhesive tabs
  • Easy to install
  • Designed to hold tiles firmly in normal environments
  • Easily removable from walls
  • Provided free of charge with your Felt Right order
  • Great for homes, apartments, rentals, and dorms
Commercial Tabs
Commercial
  • Commercial adhesive tabs
  • Easy to install
  • Provides semi-permanent bond for longer-term tile installation
  • Required for overhead installation
  • Best for Commercial / High traffic environments
  • Removable with additional effort
  • Best for concrete, stucco, or highly textured walls
  • Option to swap free of charge in Felt Right cart
Info
For larger, permanent or overhead applications we encourage installers to use a construction adhesive like Liquid Nails, Roman-555 Extreme Tack Wallcovering Adhesive, or VHB tape to adhere tiles to wall or ceiling.
Safely Removing Tiles
Remove the tile
1. Remove The Tile
Gently but firmly pull the tile from the wall, one corner at a time. This will leave the 1” x 1” adhesive tabs remaining on the wall.
Roll the Tab
2. Roll The Tab
Using your thumb, roll each adhesive tab off of the wall surface, leaving your wall clean and undamaged.
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Light Switch or outlet in the way?
Felt Right tiles can be easily cut following these steps:
  • Measure and mark the tile.
  • Use a sharp craft or utility knife and a metal straight edge for a guide.
  • Place the tile on a blade-safe surface and make an initial cut with smooth, firm pressure.
  • You will likely need multiple passes to complete the cut.
stain resistant Tiles
Cleaning Concerns?
No Need to Stress
Our tiles are made from 100% PET—naturally stain resistant, pet friendly, and easy to clean.
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