We have been in the process of transforming our bathroom and when it came to the floors, I decided this was the perfect opportunity to try out peel + stick vinyl floor. I did consider painting the existing tiles at one point, however, after all the painting that already went down during this project, I needed a change; BUT I’ll for sure try this out at some point!
how did I choose?
There are so many options out there, both expensive + inexpensive. In all my DIY projects, I am always after budget friendly solutions, so I ended up purchasing ours from Wall Pops. They have a variety of styles + patterns at a very reasonable price.
I selected this one: https://www.wallpops.com/fp2946-lattice-peel-and-stick-floor-tiles
*The pattern I chose was very detailed and was not consistent on the edges, meaning the pieces needed to be matched up perfectly…so it was a bit of a puzzle.
However, if you choose something more uniform, it would be a breeze!
what you'll need
› Peel and Stick Floor Tiles (obviously) + make sure to account for waste
› Measuring Tape
› Pencil + Paper (to make stencils for my cutting out my tiles) OR you can get a Contour Duplication Gauge
› Scissors
› Box Cutter
› Craft Roller
› Cutting Mat
› Straight Edge / Ruler
› Tile Cleaner (use a cleaner with a degreaser or make your own like I did)
› Vacuum
let's get started
Planning things out is always my first step in any home project!
Note: Before you can lay your tile, you will have to wait for the flooring to acclimate for 48 hours in your home.
In this case that meant LAYING OUT ALL THE TILES. I went ahead and laid out all the tiles, making sure to match up the edges and take note where cuts would need to be made. This took a bit of time because I had to play around with the tile, swapping some out and rotating others in order to get the best fit/match. Although time consuming, this is an important step and it should not be skipped! Once I had everything figured out, I stacked them in the order of the way I would be laying them. Bottom line is, organize them in such a way that you will remember how they should be laid.
Next up, CLEANING THE TILE. I first did a good vacuum. I then used a water, vinegar, + lemon essential oil mix in a spray bottle. You can use any type of degreaser to clean the tiles, but I decided to make my own because, well why not! I sprayed it on the tile and used a cloth to clean each one. It's important for the surface to be super clean so the tile will stick easily. I kept my cleaning supplies close by to do an additional wipe before sticking down each tile.
Now it's time to decide where to start laying your tiles. I wanted a full tile at the entrance of the bathroom, so this is where I started. Before I began laying the tiles, I first created stencils for the pieces that would be going against the door jambs. This would have been the perfect time to use a Contour Duplication Gauge (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08CVP93L1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1), but of course we didn’t own one at the time.
Instead, I used painter's tape, a piece of paper, a ruler, and a box cutter to create a stencil. I placed strips of tape around the trim and then transferred the tape in the shape of the door jamb onto a paper. I traced the outline of the tape and cut it out. I used this on top of the tile as a stencil where I needed to cut. Check out the video below to see a quick time lapse of how I did it.
time for the exciting part
I was so excited when it was finally time to LAY THE TILE! Making sure my surface was clean + I had the right tile in hand, I went ahead, peeled off the backing, stuck down the first tile and let me tell you how much joy I felt! The key is to lightly place your tile and make sure it's in perfect place before pressing down. I then used a craft roller to go over the tile to make sure it was evenly stuck down. I continued laying the tile in the order of the stack, making cuts as needed. After I was done, I placed some heavy stone pieces over a couple of the tiles that were lifting and left them there for a couple days while I waited for the floor to cure. Instructions say to wait 72 hours before getting your floor wet.
Here's the before + after photos.
Watch this video below ↴ for a closer look at the finished product!
Overall, this was a simple + attainable way to transform my floors. Oh, and did I mention stylish!
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REMEMBER….
» Select a simple pattern or solid colour for a quick + easy installation.
» Make sure to account for waste when ordering your tiles,
» Keep your cleaning supplies close by.
» You will want to have a level surface to apply these tiles. My tiles have beveled edge and so I did not leave my grout lines exposed and instead decided to have a seamless look to hide the beveled edges.
» Try not to touch the adhesive as this will reduce stickiness. The tiles are somewhat forgiving if you make a mistake, but you must quickly pull it off.
𝕖𝕩𝕡𝕝𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕤𝕖 𝕣𝕖𝕝𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕜𝕤
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