Comments on: Reader Redesign: Backsplash Booyah

By: Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:25:33 +0000

Just copied this project last weekend in my kitchen. It looks amazing with my black appliances. Thank you so much for sharing, Amy!

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:55:56 +0000

Hi Hope,

I would be nervous about using these as floor tiles. They are pretty tough, but the first time you drop something heavy they will probably end up damaged, even if they survive foot traffic (which I’m not sure they would). I also think they would be loud, slick, and tough to clean, since any liquid would seep down. It’s not a huge problem on a wall because very little will go through when they’re vertical, but on the floor they would not be watertight.

If you wanted to try this, I would definitely recommend starting with only one package and testing it out, rather than doing the whole room. You would definitely need a tough adhesive like liquid nails, which will make taking them out tough later on. I think I’m voting no!

Melissa – nice to know your adhesive is still holding strong!!

This has been so much fun. Thanks, Sherry! It’s amazing to hear such great feedback. What a big DIY confidence booster!

By: melissa

melissa — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:59:48 +0000

these tiles are great – we used the same tiles in our kitchen about 2 years ago, and we always get tons of compliments on them. i was a little worried about the adhesive backing near the stove and sink, but they are still holding up great. i definitely recommend them.

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:51:04 +0000

Hey Hope,

Since they seem to have a hollow back we don’t think they’d be good for any sort of weight or foot traffic but hopefully Amy will drop in with more info for you!

xo,
s

By: Hope

Hope — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:43:51 +0000

Amy, I’m wondering if you could tell me how easily the tiles warp? See, I have a very small laundry room with an awful vinyl floor, and I’m wondering if these could be a quick fix until we can afford something nicer. I know they’re designed just to be used on walls, but in a pinch do you think they’d work all right on the floor? Or are they too thin and pliable for foot traffic?

By: Toby

Toby — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:40:04 +0000

I like stainless tiles, they go with just about every kitchen style. For less than a hundred bucks, you can’t go wrong.

This is definitely a dramatic improvement, and well worth it. The tiles match the appliances and add a nice modern touch. Great job, I love it when homeowners take on their own projects. No better satisfaction than doing it yourself!

Some grades of stainless steel won’t hold magnets, it depends on the amount chromium and/or zinc in the alloy, I think.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:02:10 +0000

That is my kitchen down to the color cabinets and countertop! I have black appliances. I have been thinking about doing a backsplash tiling for some time now but thought – nope. Seeing this done and reading how easy it was for her to do has now got me thinking….I AM DOING THIS TOO! I have a little less wall space then her so mine will cost less than $100.00 and that is exciting to me too! Thanks Amy!

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:19:56 +0000

My counters and the top of my stove are black, and I think it is a great contrast!

I haven’t had any trouble cleaning them. I’m sure that when I spray Windex directly on the tiles, a little goes between once in a while, but it doesn’t seem to be an issue really.

First of all, they fit together pretty seamlessly. I discovered this when I had to pull one down. It took some prying to get around an edge! I think this is partly because of the way I installed them – rather than doing one row at a time, I did all four rows together, so that installation moved sideways down the wall rather than doing first row, second row, etc. This helped me make sure everything was lining up how I wanted it and kept everything locked together tightly.

If you’re really concerned, just put the cleaner on your paper towel rather than spraying it on the wall, so there aren’t any drips!

By: bob

bob — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:48:22 +0000

best kitchen. I wish this would work in our kitchen

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:49:50 +0000

It would look just as good! Definitely go for it!

xo,
s