Peel and Stick Tile Accent Wall

Peel and Stick is the perfect solution for those of us who are on a budget and want to have a quick fix and don’t feel like hiring anyone for retiling our space. If that didn’t convince you, peel and stick tiles allow you to hang a light fixture or anything that weighs less than half a pound without hardwiring it.

Here, we’re specifically going to focus on wall tiles or backsplash tiles.

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The tiles here offer more variety in terms of color, scale, and versatility (they can be turned in different directions giving options of vertically or horizontally placed tiles). Like most products of this category, these tiles have a very sticky adhesive on the back side and can go right on top of your existing tiles or can go directly on your walls.

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Adding Dura décor tiles to your wall is a quick and easy way to create a wonderful accent in your home. These do need a little prepping up before installation. The boxes must be stored flat for at least four for at least twelve hours in a 65⁰ to 85⁰ environment. Make sure to remove any electrical fixtures and wallpapers that may interfere with the installation. 

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The best part about these is that there is absolutely no need for heavy tools; you just need a level. You just need to vertically measure accurately where exactly on the wall you want to lay your brick sheets. Cut out every other shorter brick to match up your brick sheets like a puzzle. This helps in minimizing the look of any seams. It may be a little time-consuming with the product being extremely sticky and not repositionable.

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If you want to jazz up your walls without having to deface them, this dollar tree peel and stick tile is the product for you. The tiles are a little hollow but on the brighter side, they’re lightweight. You can also choose to paint and customize these tiles. It is very important to be careful while removing the plastic backer so as to avoid detaching the adhesive from the back of the tile.   

How to lay a peel and stick tile accent wall?

Different peel and stick tiles have different methods of installation. You can find a lot of tutorials on YouTube based on the type of product you choose and the instruction it carries. Generally, there is no requirement for heavy tools provided you have a decent wall that doesn’t need serious repairs. You’ll be good to go if you have the products mentioned before. Installation is pretty uncomplicated with prepping the wall, measuring the dimensions, and peeling and sticking the tiles (in that very sequence). 

How to remove the peel and stick tile accents from walls?

For this, all you’ll need is a blow dryer. What will happen is that the heat from the blow dryer will cause the adhesive to loosen. The stick-on tiles have pretty strong adhesive so we just need to use some heat to take them off. Using a heat gun is not suggested because you don’t want to risk any damage to the furniture near the tiles (cabinets, cupboards, etc.). Since the heat from the blow dryer will be sufficient and it is commonly available in every household, using that would be wise. Along with that, make sure to have a drywall knife to scrape off in case it does not come off easily. Remove any electrical fixtures before beginning to blow dry. Do not try to rip it off the wall. Move gently, part by part, blow-drying sections of the tile for easy removal to avoid any long-lasting damage to the wall. Once a section starts peeling off, you won’t even need the drywall knife, the heat from the blow dryer will take off the adhesive.

Conclusion

You can transform your bathroom, laundry room, or kitchen using these tiles. They come in a variety including linear straight modern tiles. Since these are mostly DIY projects, you need to prep your wall with some basic steps like removing the debris, dust, and any damage. Be sure to patch any holes or cracks and sand smooth. Keep the essentials like a 6 feet level, pencil, utility knife, three-section roller, framer’s square, and measuring tape handy.