The web is literally abuzz with stories, recommendations, trials and results relating to a peel and stick tile backsplash. May people are in love with them for their look, ease and fast application time. Customer reviews report that the glue used is plenty strong but the tiles do wear a bit faster than normal tiles over time, especially in high traffic areas like floors.
Backsplashes don't seem to have problems as much as a floors do. They see very little wear, apart from some steam, an occasional spray of water and a bit of heat. People are raving about how fast they changed the look of their kitchen. The tiles will stick to any smooth surface so you can apply them right over your old tile if you don't want to mess with the hard and dirty job of tile removal.
If you need to peel one up and re stick it, some versions can be unstuck as easily as using a hair dryer to heat the glue. They are extremely easy to cut as well; you can cut them with a pair of kitchen scissors for custom shapes, to fit them easily around outlets and other obstacles on your walls surface.
The peel and stick tiles usually come with white edges so when you fit them together they form a grout like appearance on your backsplash and can be assembled over old tile no matter how big or small the new tile is that you have chosen. There are literally hundreds of sizes, surfaces and colors these tiles come in. You will find a hue or texture to fit any mood. Whether you choose stone or stainless steel, the tiles will look great and stay in place. Use these nifty little inventions and you'll be done with your project in no time.
Some tiles come with a gel like substance that will puff the tile out for a more 3-D effect where some tiles will lay completely flat against your wall. You can find tiles that come in patterns too. Patterned tiles look great in a themed kitchen. Mix and match the tiles for a mosaic look to your backsplash.
If you really want to keep the look that you created for a long time you can always place some extra glue behind the tiles to add even stronger stick power and longevity to your new peel and stick tile backsplash. Other customers have suggested buying a few more boxes than you think you need in case your measurements were off or a tile comes loose.a
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