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Peel-and-Stick Tile Comes in a Variety of Materials and Prices

Believe it or not, there is peel-and-stick tile made of vinyl, metal, gel, glass and stone! And, as you might imagine, prices vary greatly. Many people who are drawn to peel-and-stick are lured by the low price point, but that mostly applies to vinyl and gel options. Once you start looking at glass, metal or stone, the price could be 3 to 5 times more expensive than the budget options.

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Great Beginner DIY Project

Traditional tiling is totally DIYable, but can be intimidating for newbies. For first-time DIYers, peel-and-stick tile is perfect because you don’t need a lot of specialty tiling tools or skill. Measuring and cutting pretty much cover it! But, you’ll still get the thrill of completing a project yourself and the joy of having an upgraded kitchen backsplash or bathroom.

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You Only Get One Shot

Self-adhering tiles have one job to do—self-adhere—and they do that job very well. Sometimes too well! If you stick the tile slightly askew and want to reposition it, it’s not going to be easy and may damage the surface you’re tiling over. While some peel-and-stick tile is made to be removable (like some peel-and-stick wallpaper), most are made to stick and stay. This isn’t a big issue if you have a steady hand, level eye and patience. However, for some, this could be the very reason to avoid the self-adhering tile altogether. This also makes removing tile later more difficult.