![]() ![]() It’s important to calculate the number of tiles that are necessary for the project, and determine whether there will be any half or partial tiles needed to fill in small gaps along any of the sides. Whether you are installing peel-and-stick backsplash or floor tiles, you need to measure the whole area first. ![]() Peel-and-stick tiles are very easy to use, but this simplicity can often lead to mistakes when users decide to dive into the project without properly measuring the space or creating a layout. ![]() RELATED: The Best Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Options for Your Home DON’T just start installing from the top of the wall. It’s a better idea to fill the grout lines with more grout before installing the new tile to ensure that you are working with a clean and smooth surface. These gaps can be a breeding ground for mold and mildew and they may also cause the tiles to fall off the wall. ![]() Tiles that don’t stick to the indents will lay flat against the wall, but the gap between the tile and the grout seam still exists. Otherwise, the peel-and-stick tile will adhere to the indentations, leaving an uneven finish. I’m not sure how hard that would be to remove over time though.However, if the tile is being installed over existing ceramic or marble, the grout seams need to be flush to the top of the tile. My pros for this tile: THE PRICE! The fact that they offer beautiful unique patterns! The tile is renter-friendly, especially if you are able to use them without using the very sticky carpet tape.The pattern is rather busy but since it is so cheap I didn’t fear that I would grow sick of it at some point.Would ripping out the tile and adding beautiful new tile last longer? Yes!!! But you pay for that too and it would never be this cheap. You can’t beat the cheap price! If you are on a budget and want a quick fix to simply like your space better then this tile is for you.My final thoughts about this cheap peel and stick floor tile That really added the finishing touch to the project. I was able to find enough clean tiles though to finish my project and still have extras.Īnd when everything was done, I precut and painted the quarter round molding and added it to the existing molding with my brad nailer to hide the slight gaps around the wall. Again, this tile is cheap and not perfect. Some boxes do have tiles with stains or marks on them like some of the reviewers mentioned.Make sure you have extra tiles left to replace possible damaged ones from wear and tear as time passes.This was definitely a must for me, especially in areas where the floor underneath wasn’t perfect. You might have to use other glue, like the carpet tape, to help the tile stick better.I tend to be that way but in the overall look it ended up being ok with me. It won’t be perfect and that’s ok because they are cheap and even with expensive handpainted tile this can happen. This might really bother someone who is a perfectionist. In the end, it is impossible to match the pattern perfectly. Rotate the tiles before sticking them on the surface to minimize odd pattern offset.Don’t EVER use a magic eraser to clean this tile (look at the photo below, it dulls the tile and is super noticeable.Things I learned while applying these cheap peel and stick floor tiles: ![]()
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