- Quickest, easiest, cleanest way to install tile
- Instant bond and lasting strength
- No waiting between setting and grouting
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Product Overview
The quickest, easiest and cleanest way to install tile on countertops, backsplashes and shower walls. SimpleMat replaces traditional thinset mortar or mastic adhesive. The adhesive retains its bonding strength for extended periods of time, which means users have the flexibility to tile onto the mat an hour at a time or over several days. SimpleMat bonds instantly so you can start grouting immediately.
- Used to install tile over countertops, shower walls and backsplashes
- Adhesive bonds quickly to allow grouting almost immediately after tile installation
- Requires no mortar or mixing for minimal mess
- Nine 9 in. x 18 in. sheets cover approximately 10 sq. ft.
- Suitable for interior projects
Product Overview
- Quickest, easiest, cleanest way to install tile
- Instant bond and lasting strength
- No waiting between setting and grouting
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| Brand | Roberts | Custom Building Products | Fortifiber | TrafficMASTER |
| Name | Silicone Vapor Shield 200 sq. ft. 33.5 in. x 72 ft. x 6 mil Underlayment Roll for Solid and Engineered Wood Floors & LVT | SimpleMat 10 sq. ft. Tile Setting Mat | 500 sq. ft. 36 in. Wide x 167 ft. Long x 7 mil Thick Aquabar "B" Tile Underlayment Roll | 100 sq. ft. 25 ft. x 4 ft. x .093 in. Premium 3-in-1 Underlayment |
| Price | $1696 | $2500 | $2847 | $3998 |
| Ratings | (129) | (890) | (202) | (472) |
| Flooring Material Features | Attached vapor barrier,Mold/mildew resistant,Sound absorbing | Double sided,No mixing required,Rapid setting | Attached vapor barrier,Cushioning,Moisture resistant,Mold/mildew resistant,Sound absorbing | Cushioning,Sound absorbing |
| Material | Plastic | Other | Paper | Plastic |
| Package coverage (sq. ft.) | 200 | 10 | 500 | 100 |
| Flooring Type | Engineered Hardwood,Solid Hardwood | Ceramic,Porcelain,Stone,Tile | Engineered Hardwood,Laminate,Stone,Tile | Engineered Hardwood,Laminate,Solid Hardwood |
| Location | Floor | Bathroom,Countertop,Interior wall,Kitchen Backsplash,Shower | Countertop,Floor,Interior wall,Shower | Floor |
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| Brand | Roberts | Custom Building Products | Fortifiber | TrafficMASTER |
| Name | Silicone Vapor Shield 200 sq. ft. 33.5 in. x 72 ft. x 6 mil Underlayment Roll for Solid and Engineered Wood Floors & LVT | SimpleMat 10 sq. ft. Tile Setting Mat | 500 sq. ft. 36 in. Wide x 167 ft. Long x 7 mil Thick Aquabar "B" Tile Underlayment Roll | 100 sq. ft. 25 ft. x 4 ft. x .093 in. Premium 3-in-1 Underlayment |
| Price | $1696 | $2500 | $2847 | $3998 |
| Ratings | (129) | (890) | (202) | (472) |
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Specifications
Dimensions
Product thickness (mil)
5
Product Width (in.)
18.5
Recommended overlap (in.)
0
Roll length (ft.)
1.5
Roll width (in.)
.75
Details
Color Family
White
Commercial / Residential
Residential
Flooring Material Features
Double sided,No mixing required,Rapid setting
Flooring Product Type
Underlayment
Flooring Type
Ceramic,Porcelain,Stone,Tile
Location
Bathroom,Countertop,Interior wall,Kitchen Backsplash,Shower
Material
Other
Package coverage (sq. ft.)
10
Returnable
180-Day
Subflooring type
Subflooring and underlayment
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 Year Product
Questions & Answers
224Questions20Answers
How do you remove simple mat from drywall without cutting the drywall out.
Asked by Crazystang70 October 7, 20201
AnswerSimpleMat Tile Setting Mat is intended to permanently adhere to the substrate it is applied to. We would suggest trying to heat and peel the mat. For further assistance please contact us at 1 800 282 8786 option 2.
Can this be used on a fireplace?
Asked by LJC September 23, 20203
AnswersYes-as long as the surface is clean and dry. I've used it on sealed plywood, drywall and over a previously tiled wall. It's super sticky and works well.
can it be used to tile showers?
Asked by joanie September 19, 20201
AnswerSimpleMat Tile Setting Mat is suitable for use on shower walls. For further assistance please contact us at 1 800 282 8786 option 2.
Can this be used in a popcorn ceiling using style foam ceiling material
Asked by Frances September 10, 20201
AnswerSimpleMat Tile Setting Mat is not suitable for use on your project. For further assistance please contact us at 1 800 282 8786 option 2.
Can simplemat be used to tile over back splash without removing tile
Asked by Viv August 27, 20201
AnswerSimpleMat Tile Setting Mat is suitable for use over existing tile. For further assistance please contact us at 1 800 282 8786 option 2.
Can this be installed directly over semi gloss paint on a semi textured wall?
Asked by Curious August 27, 20204
AnswersSimpleMat Tile Setting Mat is not suitable for use over textured surfaces. For further assistance please contact us at 1 800 282 8786 option 2.
What does "the skinny side of the tile" mean in the instructions????
Asked by ds August 6, 20201
AnswerSimpleMat Tile Setting Mat can be used with open-mesh, mosaic tile where the smallest size of the individual tile is a minimum of 5/8". For further assistance please contact us at 1 800 282 8786 option 2.
Can this product be used for marble mosaic tiles installed on floor and walls surrounding wood bu...
Asked by Lolo July 30, 20202
AnswersWe would not recommend the use of SimpleMat Tile Setting Mat in this application. We would suggest the use of a polymer-modified mortar. For further assistance please contact us at 1 800 282 8786 option 2.
Can I attach the tiles a day after putting up Simple Mat?
Asked by PER July 21, 20204
AnswersI tried this product. It was a waste of money and a 2 hours I can never get back. After cutting the mat, prepping the wall and cutting the tiles. They kept falling off. The material is not strong enough
Will this work with a stacked stone mosaic with mesh backing that does not require grouting?
Asked by Calvin July 9, 20202
AnswersThe manufacturer states that you must grout in 24 hours and there is a size and weight limitation to each piece for this product. Each piece of tile should not weigh more than 7lbs. and not bigger than 8”x8” If your selection meets those requirements I would strongly suggest applying caulk on the lower, upper and side ends to permanently secure.
Customer Reviews
Overall Ratings
The product seems to be reliable. I’ve done 2 backsplash s and next I will try my floor.
August 19, 2020
The product seems to be reliable. I’ve done 2 backsplash s and next I will try my floor.
This product is not dependable and can fail completely.
July 9, 2020
I have used the simple mat product in the past and had it work well on a small section of wall, however when I recently used it to install tile around a bathtub/shower, it failed completely, peeling off the wall and dropping most of the tiles, damaging them. This despite pressing the simple mat into place firmly and repeatedly. I will never consider using this product again. Using standard thinset mortar is considerably cheaper, and not difficult (just watch a how-to video or two). Please do not waste your money on this poor quality, unreliable product.
Amazing Product!
June 27, 2020
Any time I tile I will be using this product! So easy to use and NO MESS! Held the tiles well and looks amazing. I decide to skim coat the walls and then primer them prior to install and it seemed to stick really well. So happy with how it turned out!
Saves Time!
June 20, 2020
This stuff is awesome! Follow the instructions, make sure the wall/walls are clean and free of debris. This stuff saves a ton of time without having to use any thinset, you can basically start tiling in a day. Make sure that everything (once set on wall) is pressed firmly, once that’s done grout it. Note: I only use this product for backsplashes, not showers/tub areas.
We used this product Along with the night sky mosaic glass times from Home Depot. Within 24 hour...
June 6, 2020
We used this product Along with the night sky mosaic glass times from Home Depot. Within 24 hours of the tile install, the mat started peeling from the wall and 90% of the tile fell. This was promoted by the Home Depot associate for use with the tile we chose. Don’t waste your money!
Some tiles just wouldn't stick
April 26, 2020
Used this product yesterday for a kitchen backsplash. Using simple 6x2 subway tiles. Wall was patched and sanded smooth (no texture left). The simple mat is very sticky on your hands as you cut it. Sticks to the wall fairly well. Things started out great, but we hit some problems around outlets and with small pieces of tile. The small pieces would not hold. Nothing we tried helped. We finally had to use liquid nails to make them stick. Some other tiles also would not stick. I took a small test piece and while the mat stuck to my hand it would not stick to the tile at all. The tile had been cut but was dry at the time of testing. Liquid nails to the rescue again. At one point I was so frustrated that I almost ripped all the tiles off the wall and went to get some Ceramic Tile Adhesive.
Yes, this saves time because you don't have to wait for the tile adhesive to dry before applying grout, but I am worried that the tiles will still fall off the wall at some point. I won't be using this product again..
The product "SimpleMat 30 sq. ft. Roll of Tile Setting Mat" is awesome for doing small area tile ...
April 16, 2020
The product "SimpleMat 30 sq. ft. Roll of Tile Setting Mat" is awesome for doing small area tile jobs or backsplashes. No mortar, less mess! Would give 5 stars, if the roll had preparations every 6 inches, to make easier to cut/tear, work with.
Great product for backsplash application. No mess and is a strong adhesive.
April 7, 2020
Great product for backsplash application. No mess and is a strong adhesive.
This was very easy to install and cut our project time dramatically. Well worth the price to sav...
January 14, 2020
This was very easy to install and cut our project time dramatically. Well worth the price to save time and money hiring a contractor. I have already recommended this product to many of my homeowner friends!
Only use with dry tile!!
December 30, 2019
I have installed 1000’s of square feet of tile. I had to wrap up a backsplash quickly so I gave this product a try. The first few rows went great. As soon as I ran a couple more complex cuts around outlets through the wet saw, the tile would not stick. I dried them thoroughly and still pulled away. I left the white paper on until just before setting the tile too. I prefer mastic and just stopping back the following day to grout. Plus if there are any wall imperfections, mastic gives you the chance to adjust.
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