Request: Installing Peel and Stick Tiles
Archived on 12/31/2009
I have replaced the wood in the kitchen floor of a mobile home and want to put down peel and stick tile. How do I go about doing this?
By Jazzy Kay from Birmingham, AL
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I have replaced all the carpet in my mobile home due to pets. Make sure you buy an adhesive for vinyl tile which most peel and stick tile is. Start in the center of the room and place adhesive directly on the floor, trowel even, and start placing tiles. Wipe up extra with a damp cloth on the tiles. It easy and looks great.! It is time consuming, but worth the effort. Good luck. (09/06/2009)
By afraylick
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Request: Installing Peel and Stick Tiles
Archived on 09/04/2009
I'm using peel and stick tile in my kitchen. I'm putting it over existing square tile. Is there anything I need to do before sticking down the tile?
Rachel from Holtsville, NY
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I put peel and stick tiles in our bathroom, and the floor looks great. The adhesive is very sticky, no additional glue needed.
Also, if you'll be cutting any pieces to fit around the toilet, etc., two things will make it easier. First, warm it up a bit with a hair dryer. Secondly, if you have an old pair of kitchen shears you no longer use, your hands will thank you. Regular scissors aren't quite good enough to cut through the tiles. (03/15/2009)
By WildIrish
RE: Installing Peel and Stick Tiles
Of course I'm presuming you already know to be sure the area to be tiled is free of dust, dirt and debris, as well as anything you don't want permanently attached to the new tile. (03/18/2009)
By JustPlainJo
RE: Installing Peel and Stick Tiles
I just installed "premium" vinyl tiles in my kitchen. Per manufacturer's instructions, using additional glue will VOID the WARRANTY. Also, they will not warrant tiles used anywhere there is water (duh, okay that pretty much wipes out the warranty, but still good to know). They also do not want you to use any "harsh chemicals" or wax on the tiles. Our local Walmart has used vinyl in the shoe department and they wax it as they do the regular "store type" tiles and the edges are curling after just a couple of years. "No wax" means "No wax".
I recommend having old linoleum under the tiles for the water proof factor of the subflooring beneath. Also, I watched videos on HGTV before starting and got some very helpful tips on how to measure around corners and such. I'm super happy with my tiles. (03/18/2009)
By mizzoumom
RE: Installing Peel and Stick Tiles
I've used the Cryntel peel-n-stick tiles (from Lowe's) in my entry way, stair landing and all bathrooms and they've held up well. I did however pull up the old linoleum flooring and cleaned the sub-floor before installing. Mistake. Water can seep through to the sub-floor (as I've witnessed). I've now put a clear sealer over the flooring, which is holding up well.
Since you are cutting the tiles to fit, make sure to keep the spare pieces. I decided to use the spare pieces along with some full size (12x12) tiles, cut into 3rds, to redo the backsplash in my kitchen. It looks fantastic. I used wood trim below and above to even it out and give it depth. I still have to spackle/wood fill the screw holes in the trim, caulk and then put a couple coats of polycrylic over to seal and protect from water, but the transformation is amazing.
If you are considering using peel-n-stick, most home improvement stores will let you buy one, or a few pieces. This way, you can put in different areas (before installing) to see how it will go. The tiles I used have the grout line in them also, making them look more like real tile. I tried putting it on the sides of my white laminate kitchen cabinets. It doesn't stay up, unless you use a 2nd strong adhesive and some small screws. I decided against it and used textured wall paper.
Good luck! (03/28/2009)
By go2jared
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Request: Installing Peel and Stick Tiles
Archived on 03/14/2009
Has anyone used peel and stick tile in their bathroom? Do you have to use extra glue do to the moisture?
Kelly from Miami
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RE: Installing Peel and Stick Tiles
I have it in my bathroom. We used no extra glue on ours and it has held up to normal use. When we were potty training our son, that was a different story. I changed the tiles around the toilet 2 times before I just gave up. (06/18/2007)
By halloweenfreak
RE: Installing Peel and Stick Tiles
I put stick and peel tiles in my livingroom, dining room, and kitchen when we ripped up the old carpeting, as an inexpensive option. They aren't very sticky, you can re-apply with extra glue and it's good to buy an extra box for repairs. (06/19/2007)
By pamphyila
RE: Installing Peel and Stick Tiles
I used it in my bathroom and I'm very pleased with the stickiness of it. As there is a bad part of the floor, that tile cracked. When I went to pull it up to replace it, it was stuck really good. I had to pry it carefully, as the wood under there is bad. Also, since our bathroom is small, we had plenty leftover for changing tiles if needed. I got a box of it from Family Dollar for 10 bucks and its very nice compared to the ancient linoleum we had there! (06/19/2007)
By Lily
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Oh, and also I started out using a utility knife but found out it can be cut to fit with good scissors. (06/19/2007)
By Lily
RE: Installing Peel and Stick Tiles
It does come up at the seams after a few years. Depends on the wear and tear and washings, don't let water slip between the sides of the tiles. The tiles also tend to shrink slightly after 10 years, exposing the seam lines. They are not a very permanent solution. (06/19/2007)
By cookwie
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I work for a hardware store and they recommend using a vinyl tile floor adhesive. (06/19/2007)
By Liz
RE: Installing Peel and Stick Tiles
We just put vinyl stick tiles in our kitchen and dining room and were all ready to use extra adhesive. But when we read the package, it was very clear that we should not use any extra adhesive because it might interact with their adhesive. I went online to see what everyone thought and sifted through a bunch of posts, mostly saying that we should NOT even consider using peel and sticks. Most of them said that extra adhesive wasn't necessary.
We had already purchased them and decided to just go for it. We painted Kilz primer on the flat subfloor and also filled in the joints and screw holes with joint compound (sanded flat too). The tiles we got (Novalis) were extremely sticky and we had a hard time pulling them up on the few that we didn't stick down exactly straight. We went and rented a 100 lb. roller and rolled over the finished tiles to make sure they were very stuck down (it cost maybe $15.00 for a few hours). They have only been in for a couple of weeks but seem very stuck down and water resistant.
That said, for my bathroom, I would probably use a sheet of vinyl instead because I know how much water my boys get on the floor. I'm not sure the extra adhesive would prevent water from getting into the subfloor. I have also heard reports that it oozes up from between the tiles over time and is very messy.
Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
Jess
(06/19/2007)
By jess
RE: Installing Peel and Stick Tiles
It seems like there is quite a bit of advice for both sides. I put very inexpensive white peel and stick in my bathroom. I never had any problems with them lifting or chipping. The only problem I had was the color, I would never put a white floor anywhere again.
I decided to change to lino and I practically needed a jackhammer to get the tiles off.
They didn't seem that sticky when I put them down. (06/19/2007)
RE: Installing Peel and Stick Tiles
We used it on the walls in our bathroom. (06/25/2007)
RE: Installing Peel and Stick Tiles
I have used Stick And Go self adhesive wall tiles in both my kitchen and bathroom and they work really well. They have a large range of tiles to choose from too and different sizes. As long as the wall you put them on is flat, clean and dry they stick really well. (05/28/2008)
By Zoe
RE: Installing Peel and Stick Tiles
I have Stick And Go tiles in my kitchen as a back splash and I love it. I have not had any trouble with them. In fact I am going to order some more to do my bathroom. There are so many things you can do with this tile without using glue. (08/28/2008)
By Venita
RE: Installing Peel and Stick Tiles
Used the metallic for my kitchen back splash. Easy to install and looks great. My friends think I spent a fortune. (09/25/2008)
By Ivory
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