#STICK ON TILES FOR BACKSPLASH HOW TO#

Cut a straight edge off the first tile sheet How to cut peel and stick tileīegin by cutting a straight edge off of a full tile sheet with a utility cutter. If tiling under cabinets, make sure the bottom of them are level as you want to start with a level edge. Draw a level line for the top tile edgeĭetermine where you want the edge of your tile to be and draw a level, straight line for the top tile edge. TSP can be used, but I used Krud Kutter, which is another brand of degreaser that works well.įor the Krud Kutter, I followed the instructions on the bottle and mixed it with water and then wiped the wall down with it using a sponge, followed by a clean rag. The entire wall surface must be cleaned with a degreaser. Remove any wall outlet cover(s) or other removable covers. Make sure the wall is smooth and it has not been painted in the past 21 days before starting. I prepped the wall based on the instructions for my tile. Prepare the wall for the peel and stick tile Tip: Make sure to order extra material for any mistakes!ġ.

#STICK ON TILES FOR BACKSPLASH INSTALL#

Ok let’s get’s get started with how to install peel and stick tile backsplash! How to Install Peel and Stick Tile on a Wall: But, if you include the cost of mortar, grout, and installation, real tiling is more expensive than using adhesive tiles. If I had used real, ceramic, gray, subway tile, the tile itself would have been cheaper per square foot than the peel and stick tile.

I ended up using about 20 square feet, for a total cost of $115. I went with this grey mosaic peel and stick tile because I loved the look and it was less expensive than the marble. I decided the cost was worth the high quality to do the project right and not have peeling tiles off the wall in the future. The marble and grey samples were both the same Smart Tiles brand and more expensive, but the quality was really good and the best option to go with. The white subway peel and stick tile was the cheapest but once I received the sample it was already yellowing and was poor quality, despite the many high quality reviews. With this being my first peel and stick tile project, I ordered samples of three different options: white subway peel and stick mosaic tile, marble subway peel and stick tile, and grey mosaic tiles. If you can order samples of the peel and stick tile options you are considering, I definitely recommend doing this, it’s a good idea before ordering all of your material! Peel and Stick Backsplash Options and Cost Note, this post contains some affiliate links. Can be pricey compared to real tile if you were to install the real tile yourself and depending on product used.If poor quality tiles are used, they can yellow over time and not stick well.Can appear faux and not as good looking as real tile.Still takes time and patience to install yourself.Great idea for an accent wall or easy makeover on a wall.Can be less expensive than real tile if you were to hire out the installation of the real tile and depending on peel and stick tile used.No special, expensive tools needed for installing ( no wet saw needed).

Less labor intensive and less time to install compared to real tile, it’s an easy DIY project!.

So, it was interesting to compare the process of installing regular tile to peel and stick tile backsplash. We’ve tackled 3 real tiling projects in our home, including our subway ceramic tiles backsplash for our DIY kitchen makeover. Here is the final result of our peel and stick tile backsplash! Love! Pros and Cons of Peel and Stick Tile Compared to a Real Tile Backsplash It was the perfect opportunity to try peel and stick tile for the first time, something I’ve been wanting to try for a while! However, I didn’t want to take the time to install real tile since it is labor intensive and I wanted to keep this makeover on the easier side! Learn how to install peel and stick backsplash tile on a wall, the pros and cons, and my best tips for installing peel and stick tile backsplash!įor our laundry room makeover, I loved the idea of adding backsplash tiles to the wall between our DIY cabinets.

Stick on tiles for backsplash