I measured where I’d need to cut out the top of the tile sheet to accomodate the bottom of the double light switch panel. But then I realized that I could just cut using regular scissors.īelow you can see where I started. I started off cutting with a Cricut True Control knife, which is kind of like an Exacto knife. Ok, when I say this stuff is easy to cut and install, I mean it is e-a-s-y. The overlap should be as tight and close as possible so the “grout” lines are not different widths. Instead, each piece overlaps just slightly. That’s because these don’t fit together like a puzzle. You can see what I mean here-on the left, you see areas that say “overlap here.” So you want to begin laying them from the right, too. But the way these tiles work, you overlap them from the right. My first instinct is to start from the left. You will definitely spend a bit more if you go with one of the fancier patterns or colors. One of the main reasons I picked subway norden was because the price was great. I ordered mine from the Smart Tiles Amazon store and ended up paying only $118.68 for all 40 tiles! It was four 10-packs.īut definitely shop around. Or you can Google and search around to find the best price. In terms of ordering, you can order directly from the Smart Tiles website. I also love how the site lets you break it up into different sections you can measure individually. This makes it super easy to figure out exactly how much you need to buy. There should also be a tab called “calculator.” Scroll down to the area where the details and reviews tabs are. When you decide what type of tile you want to order, pull it up on the Smart Tiles website. I was not about to patch the areas of drywall that the glue pulled off just to immediately cover it up! So here’s what I used to install my peel and stick subway tile backsplash:Īnd here’s how I did it! Step 1: Measure and order I took that price and how I thought the samples looked to make up my mind: I chose the subway norden, which is the smaller white tile with a very light gray “grout.” Here’s how it looks…I tried to capture how thin the panels are in these pictures.īut don’t be fooled! They went on beautifully, even on my somewhat patchy walls. So I priced out how much I would need of each of the four options above. I should also say that there are a ton of amazing colors, styles, and patterns, but I wanted something super plain and simple. Penny Romy (white penny-style “tile” with white “grout”).Metro Blanco (wider white subway “tile” with white “grout”).Subway White (small white subway “tile” with white “grout”).Subway Norden (small white subway “tile” with gray “grout”).The four pictures below, in the order they are pictured, are as follows: This brand has excellent reviews, so I felt comfortable going with them. I ordered four samples from the brand Smart Tiles. So I kicked off the project by ordering a few samples to check them out. Would peel and stick subway tile work? Would it look tacky? Or would it be hard to install? Would it fall off? These (and more) are all questions I had. I had a feeling that the glue would rip off some of the drywall, though, so I had to be mindful of how un-level the surface might be in some areas. So since this backsplash was just thin panels glued up, I figured I could just rip them out and replace them with something similar. I deeply enjoyed ripping them off.įor another non-mortar backsplash option, check out my Aspect Peel and Stick Glass Tiles Review! Choosing the right backsplash… Turns out it was just these super thin tin-line panels glued onto the wall. And let me tell you what, it was cathartic! The previous owner hated the backsplash too but never got around to ripping it out. Here’s the before of what the house looked like when we moved in. Because I am absolutely blown away by the peel and stick subway tile backsplash I just installed. I’ll just plow through the project like a normal person and get it done.īut if I do think it might be useful, I grab my phone and take pictures along the way! And this is one of those projects. If I’m doing a project for myself, I always ask myself-would other people find this interesting or valuable? If the answer is “meh” or “maybe,” I probably won’t do a post on it. But we have been so busy that I have just decided that I don’t have the patience to document everything. Peel and stick subway tile backsplash: Smart Tiles reviewĭIY time! I realize it’s been a while since a good DIY…trust me, I’ve been doing them. If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and gorgeous backsplash solution for your kitchen, laundry room, bathroom, or RV, don’t overlook a peel and stick subway tile backsplash! I’m reviewing Smart Tiles and sharing my installation tips.
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