Kitchen, Shower & Bath

TXTR-LITE™ has proven to be an ideal surface for a multitude of kitchen surfaces, from a simple back splash to a curved soffit, this amazing material will add a striking accent to any decor. Lightweight, easy to handle and simple to install, TXTR-LITE™ can be used in new or old kitchens over existing tiles, drywall, tile board or most other solid surfaces.

TXTR-LITE™ is especially well suited for the bathtub and shower surround application. Both stone and fiberglass have been successfully used in these applications for ages and when these two materials are combined the result is a beautiful, lightweight and durable material that is easy to work with and simple to install. TXTR-LITE™ takes advantage of the benefits of both of these materials to create a more versatile product capable of being used in virtually any installation.

Shower Walls with TXTR-LITE: TXTR-LITE™ in showers works great especially when combined with curves that previously weren't possible with stone and tile. Because it offers a water tight surface TXTR-LITE™ can be installed in new and existing showers and tub surrounds quickly while saving you on install costs.

TXTR-LITE™ over Existing Tile: Quickly becoming one of TXTR-LITE™'s most popular applications, installers are finding that TXTR-LITE™ lays up fast over existing tiles and saves money. When this application is used there is no need for demolition of the old tile if it is sound: And, no need to send debris to the dump.

Kitchen, Bath, Shower Gallery

Copper TXTR-LITE Flexible Stone Veneer Cook Top Surround

Indian Autumn TXTR-LITE Flexible Stone Veneer Kitchen Sink

Multi Color TXTR-LITE Flexible Stone Veneer Kitchen

Ocean Black and D. Green TXTR-LITE Flexible Stone Veneer Sink

Ocean Black TXTR-LITE Flexible Stone Veneer Cabinets

Ocean Black TXTR-LITE Flexible Stone Veneer Kitchen Cabinets

BATHROOM VANITY INSTALLATION

Step by step instructions on how to make your own bathroom vanity out of a sheet of TXTR-LITE Flexible Stone Veneer.

Parts List:

1 sheet of TXTR-LITE Flexible Stone Veneer

High strength construction adhesive

1 sheet of 3/4" MDF

1 bathroom sink

Wood glue

Finish Nails

3/16" v-notch trowel

Hand-roller

Sand paper

Ocean Black TXTR-LITE

This is the sheet of Ocean Black TXTR-LITE that will be used for the top and face of the vanity.

Ocean Black TXTR-LITE

Cut and numbered for easy installation. The top piece and front strip are cut about an 1/8" long to insure a tight corner joint.

Time to seal

Seal with Behr Low Luster sealer. This will keep the TXTR-LITE flexible stone veneer clean during install and make it easier to clean in the future.

Use a paint roller to apply sealer

Apply the sealer after the TXTR-LITE flexible stone veneer has been cut and before it is installed.

Use an air gun to dissipate air bubbles

Do not let the sealer dry with air bubbles on the surface.

3/4" MDF

This will be used for the structure of the vanity.

3/4" MDF strips

Glued and brad nailed to edge to add depth.

3/4" MDF

Glued and brad nailed to edge to add depth.

3/4" MDF strips

Glued and brad nailed to edge to add depth.

3/4" MDF strips added for depth

Measuring placement of the sink

Adhesive application

Apply the high strength construction adhesive using a 3/16" V-notch trowel.

Lamination

Staring from the center and working out, use a hand-roller to laminate the TXTR-LITE flexible stone veneer to the MDF.

Lamination

Working from the center out will remove any airbubbles.

Tape side strips

The masking tape protects the side strips from getting any adhesive on them during install.

Adhesive application on side strips

Apply high strength construction adhesive on the side strips using the same technique. Note the masking tape protects the surface of the strip and keeps the adhesive off the surface of the strip.