Peel & stick tiles, or peel & stick vinyl as they are also called, are an exciting new way to refresh your home without the hassle of removing old tile and grout. As a homeowner looking to update your home’s look with ease, it’s important to learn everything you can about this popular tile style before you get started. Thankfully, we’ve compiled this handy guide that will walk you through everything you need to know about peel & stick tiles so that you can be confident about your decision to use them in your home renovation project. Let’s get started!
1. Peel-and-stick tiles are available in a variety of materials and prices.
Believe it or not, peel-and-stick tile is available in vinyl, metal, gel, glass, and stone! And, as you might expect, costs vary widely. Many individuals are drawn to peel-and-stick because of the inexpensive cost, however this is largely true of vinyl and gel choices. When you start looking at glass, metal, or stone, the price might be three to five times more than the budget choices.
2. Quicker, Simpler, and less expensive
If you’ve ever applied tile glue to your walls, cut tiles with a wet saw, or grouted new tile, you know how time-consuming and expensive it can be. (If not, here’s a tutorial that will walk you through the process.) Peel-and-stick tile may be installed quickly, cheaply, and with minimal mess. You’ll only need a utility knife, a ruler, and a level as tools. You’ll need at least a few hours of time, but no more than a day.
3. The design possibilities are endless
If you’ve always wanted a distinctive kitchen with a stand-out backsplash, peel-and-stick tile may be the way to go.
You’ve found your match, first-time DIYers.
Traditional tiling is completely doable, although it might be scary for beginners. Peel-and-stick tile is ideal for first-time DIYers because it requires minimal tools and skill. Measuring and cutting are pretty much it! However, you will still enjoy the thrill of finishing a job on your own as well as the satisfaction of having an updated kitchen backsplash or bathroom.
4. You Only Get One Chance
Self-adhering tiles just have one task to complete, and they do it extremely effectively. Occasionally, too well! If you place the tile slightly off-center and wish to relocate it, it will be difficult and may harm the surface you’re tiling over. While some peel-and-stick tile is designed to be detachable (similar to wallpaper), the majority is designed to stick and stay.
5. It’s a Short-Term Solution
If you want to save time and money, peel-and-stick is the way to go. But, in truth, nothing comes close to the quality of genuine tile. Peel-and-stick tile might be ideal for rental homes (if your landlord allows) or if you want to update the design of your kitchen but can’t afford a full makeover. If you’re trying to sell your house soon, you might want to hold off on the stick-and-peel because most Realtors and home buyers are astute enough to recognise cost-effective solutions that don’t quite cut the mustard.
6. Peel-and-Stick and water
Many people are concerned that self-adhering tiles will be defeated in a battle with water. In actuality, most tile is made to adhere to humid, occasionally damp surroundings. The most serious issue is for the places where one tile meets another because peel-and-stick requires no grout (yeah! ), it does leave a little susceptible region for water to enter (nay). If you want to be extra cautious, choose a sealer designed specifically for peel-and-stick tile. Because of this water sensitivity, you must exercise caution while cleaning your peel-and-stick tile.
7. Overlay Existing Tile
You’re in luck if you don’t want to bother with removing an entire floor or backsplash before re-tiling. Most peel-and-stick tiles may be placed over existing surfaces as long as they are properly prepared. Remember that some peel-and-stick tiles will only attach successfully if the grout lines are filled in so that they are flush with the existing tile. If the surface isn’t perfectly level, the peel-and-stick tile will attach to every nook and cranny, resulting in an uneven and gap-prone end product.
8. It Makes a Great Work Surface
Think of all the things you can do with peel-and-stick tile besides floors and walls.
Conclusion
Peel and stick flooring can be a cost-effective, low-hassle way to add an updated look to your space. It’s particularly ideal for areas that don’t receive a ton of traffic, and can even serve as a temporary solution while you save up for more expensive options. When installed properly and maintained well, it can last for 25 years and beyond, and it comes in a variety of styles to suit a variety of tastes.