READ THE DIRECTIONS. Can’t stress that enough. Musselbound is waterproof, which makes it a no-brainer for countertops and backsplash. The long roll is easy to put down in one continuous piece. I also bought a cheap $90 Skil wet saw for my project. I did a total of 5 countertops – one of them an L shape bar – over 3 days. Had never set tile before but I’m handy and determined so decided to go for it. The results are gorgeous. Definitely on an island top you need to carefully practice the layout because both edges are exposed – you don’t want it to look uneven. Product is expensive compared to thin set mortar but way cheaper than paying a professional to install the tile. Be sure to wipe the backs of the tiles and allow ample time for drying. Also – its worth attending the free tile classes at Lowe’s or their competitor before installing tile for the first time.

I am so glad we gave this a try! We used it for glass tile in our kitchen.The adhesive is super strong and seems like it’s gonna hold up well over time. The only downside was that once I placed a tile, it was very difficult to change placement. It immediately stuck. We’ll be using this in our bathroom next.