Recently i was approached by the home depot to try out a new product called the smart tiles a peel and stick tiles product that you stick directly to the wall with no glue grout or special tools needed i read up on the product and the installation process sounded incredibly simple.
How to prepare wall for peel and stick tile.
Then place the tile directly up against the first tile.
Then take another tile and peel off the paper.
Scrape the wall to remove any texture and to create a flat surface.
How to install a peel and stick tile backsplash.
Look for any structural.
Press it firmly up against the wall and make sure that you hold it for a few seconds to allow the adhesive to stick to the wall.
Peel and stick tiles.
If the wall is wet the tiles will not stick.
The tiles are completely removable so i decided to install peel stick tiles and give.
Vacuum to remove dust.
Pull a utility knife blade along the line to score it and snap through the tile.
You can go back to fix those places.
Peel off and apply tile.
Use a straight edge and a pencil to transfer the measurement onto the top side of the tile.
Patch any holes or cracks with spackling compound and sand the entire surface with medium grit sandpaper.
Hammer 1 inch finishing nails into the loose or squeaking areas to secure the plywood.
Prepare your surface for stick on tiles.
Here are a few tips on applying peel and stick tiling.
How to prepare rough plywood for peel and stick tile.
Make sure that your walls are nice and clean.
Walk over the plywood subfloor and circle any loose or squeaky areas with chalk.
This is one of the most important tips.
Your peel and stick tile backsplash will last if you have a smooth and clean wall surface for the.
Take the first tile and press it onto the wall in the area where you made your marks.
If you need to place tiles around a vent opening trace the vent opening on a sheet of paper and cut it out.
Scrub them with a very good cleaner and make sure that they are very clean and free from any wetness or stickiness before you install the tiles.