How to Install a Peel and Stick Tile Backsplash - Tic Tac Tiles

Your girl installed a whole peel and stick tile backsplash! I bought a townhouse back in 2004. It was a new build with mostly builder-grade amenities. Over the years I have painted a few rooms, but there are large sections of the house that remain untouched. You know that flat white paint that the builders use that catches every scuff? Well, I still have it.

So, I've decided to do a few upgrades, starting by adding a much needed kitchen backsplash. I decided to try peel and stick tiles. There are so many styles out there. Cost and ease of installation were important to me since I would be doing this project on my own. Another thing, this townhouse is not my primary residence and I really didn't want to make a huge investment at this time.

After searching the internet, I selected Tic Tac Tiles and they graciously sent me five samples from their peel and stick collection. I had a tough decision to make! I polled my social media followers for feedback on which way I should go. The response was overwhelmingly positive! I chose the Metallic Marble White peel and stick tile. Great decision!

So how did I do?

Tips - Things You Must Consider

1. Clean your walls thoroughly with a degreaser. If you have stuck-on grease spots, use a steel wool pad or something similar to scrape off the gunk. A clean surface is a must in order to get maximum adhesion!
2. Use the proper tools. Scissors, level, ruler or measuring tape and a pencil are about all you will need to install vinyl peel and stick. For more durable peel and stick tile like Metallic Marble White tiles, I would recommend a utility knife instead of scissors. 
3. Before applying a sheet of tile to the wall, peel the paper backing half way. This will give you a little more control so the entire sheet of tile doesn't adhere to the wall before you have it properly lined up. It's really sticky! Slowly peel back the rest of paper covering as you adhere the tile to the wall. In the case of Metallic Marble White, one end of the sheet of tile simply interlocks and snaps into place. 

The Hard Part - Cutting Around Outlets

If you're working with vinyl tile, cutting around outlet covers should be pretty easy. Because the Metallic Marble White tiles is much thicker than vinyl, I used my utility knife to score the area that I wanted to cut. Then I used wire cutters to nip away at the tile until I had the results I needed.

The Good Part - No Grouting

I love my tile backsplash!  And the best part is, I did it myself! With Metallic Marble White peel and stick tiles, you get the look of real stone tile, without the hassle of grouting. I don't mind that at all! 

                                       

Next on my list?  Paint the kitchen cabinets!  Feel free to use my coupon code to order any tile from Tic Tac Tiles.

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