![]() I was so frustrated.īut you know why? Because this is actually the easiest project known to mankind and I found the ONLY WAY to mess it up. But those two took me FORTY FIVE MINUTES and a considerable part of my dignity. So… of course I applied them the wrong way. I promise I did.īut I didn’t check and I didn’t think it mattered which direction those overlap signs went. You can see in that picture, on the left side of each tile, it says “overlap here.” I saw this in the beginning. Now this is where, if you haven’t already, you’re going to question my sanity. ![]() Here’s what the Tick Tac Tiles look like, straight outta the package: Once your existing tiles are totally dry, you can start moving forward. Step 2: Placing the Backsplash Tiles on the Wall ![]() Reading all of those directions was more difficult than actually doing it… probably five minutes total. Theennn, finally, I just wiped it all with a microfiber cloth and was done with the cleaning part! Then I ALSO used sandpaper, but only because I had it in the room and it was the quickest and easiest sandpaper job ever. …But in reality the “scrubbing” part went super fast, so then I used vinegar to make myself feel like I did something. I’m picturing Cinderella sweating and crying and the evil stepmother’s voice saying “GET ALL THE GREASE OFF THAT TILE CINDERELLA!” When I hear “scrub your tile,” I get intimidated. Honestly, I had no idea what I was doing and I really expected the cleaning part to be a lot more difficult. If I were to do this project today, I’d use diluted TSP to clean off my tile.Īt the time, I scrubbed my tile with a scrubbing pad and Norwex cleaning paste, then I went over the tile again with a rag and a water-vinegar mixture. Since this was in the kitchen, you need to make sure there’s no grease sitting on your tile. Like almost every other DIY project, the first step is to start with a clean surface. How to Apply Peel and Stick Backsplash Over Tile Step 1: Clean the Tile Green scrubby things (yes, that’s a technical term).It was a bonus that I could order through Amazon and get them within two days. I ended up choosing Tic Tac Tile for this reason, and because they had so many pretty options. So being heat-friendly was pretty important. After I actually worked with the product, I believe any brand would probably work over existing tile as long as it’s relatively smooth. I quickly found that most brands didn’t specifically state that their tiles could withstand heat or be placed over existing tile. I spent HOURS of my life scrolling and scrolling through every one… like I do before I make like 93% of my purchases (I think it’s a disease). Now, there are so many options for peel and stick tile. How to Choose Peel and Stick Tile for a Kitchen So the decision was easy: peel and stick tile, here I come. That’s kind of the reason I don’t ever forsee myself using tile paint. And in the end, the tile would just be plain white square tile. ![]() Tile paint is ridiculously fume-y, and I needed this to be super mom-proof. Applying a peel and stick backsplash over the tile.In addition, the primary goal was to update my backsplash for as little possible money.īasically, the two most affordable backsplash options are: □ Printable wall art in Black Door Shop Easy DIY Backsplash OptionsĪt the time, tearing the backsplash out and replacing it was completely out of the question for every possible reason. You can even get 20% off your order with the code 20OFF. Related: Want another way to make your home reflect YOU–for insanely cheap prices? Check out my printable wall art on Etsy in the Black Door Shop. The first thing I had to do something about was the terrible existing backsplash. See the full before and afters here: Complete Kitchen Makeover on a Budget. In the end, I did a surprisingly solid job of completely making over the entire kitchen for under $400. I had no money and no DIY skills whatsoever, but I did have some creativity and DESPERATION to make updates. This kitchen is from 2017, when my husband, daughter, and 38-week pregnant self were flat broke and bought this extremely old and dated house. Woah, sorry, that was probably too intense.
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