Shower Peel and Stick Tiles are the easiest way to tile your shower. You can complete the entire process in one evening or weekend afternoon, giving you more time to spend relaxing in the shower! Self-adhesive tiles also make it easy to update your bathroom without major remodeling and demolition. Simply peel off and replace!
Materials You Will Need
Peel and stick tiles are made from high-quality vinyl that can be cut to size. You will need adhesive, grout, tile spacers, measuring tape or ruler, a straight edge for cutting tiles, scissors, or a utility knife for trimming excess vinyl around the edges of the tiles.
The adhesive should be applied to the back of each tile as well as the surface where it will be placed. Peel off the protective cover on one side of the tiles so you are able to stick them down one at a time. Place each tile into place, and use your fingernail or something similar to gently push any bubbles out from underneath. Start by adding adhesive to an area about three feet wide by two feet long and then start adding tiles onto it. Repeat this process until you have completed tiling your entire surface area with peel and stick self-adhesive wall tiles or mosaic tile stickers.
Preparing the Surface
For best results, the surface you are tiling should be clean, dry, flat, and free of any debris. Make sure your surface is clean by wiping it down with a damp cloth. If you are tiling over an existing tile job, make sure to chisel away the old adhesive so that the new tiles will adhere properly. You may want to use sandpaper or an electric sander for this process. With your surface ready to go, it’s time to peel off the protective cover from each tile!
Measuring and Cutting the Tiles
Measure the length of your shower wall. You’ll need to have twice as many tiles as you measure (e.g., if your shower wall is 10 feet long, you’ll need 20 peel and stick tiles). Use scissors or a utility knife to cut all of the pieces of peel-and-stick tile that are the right size for your walls. Be sure to leave about 1/4 inch of extra space on either side so that when you start tiling the wall, there’s enough space for them to adhere properly to the surface.
Applying the Tiles
- Clean the surface area that you will be tiling. Ensure the surface is dry, smooth, and clean of any dust or dirt.
- Make sure that you are not applying peel and stick tiles to non-porous surfaces (such as glass).
- Cut your tiles to size using scissors or a tile cutter (if you have one) so they can fit on your surface area.
- Apply the adhesive side of the tiles onto your desired surface area, pressing firmly so they adhere to the entire surface area.
- When finished applying all of your peel and stick tiles, use a squeegee or credit card to smooth them out firmly against your surface area for the best results!
Finishing Touches
Peel and stick vinyl tiles are self-adhesive, with PU glue on top and backed with strong adhesive, people also call them self-adhesive wall tiles or mosaic tile stickers. They are the easiest, fastest, and most affordable way to tile a surface or create a quick mosaic backsplash.
These durable tiles can be removed without damaging the surface underneath them thanks to their non-porous material that adheres well to any clean, smooth surface. If you’re looking for an easy way to give your kitchen or bathroom an updated look that won’t bust your budget, these peel and stick tile options are perfect for you!
