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31 Days of Vinyl DIY Tutorials: Kitchen Backsplash

1/16/2016

 
Let me start out by saying that I despise white tile.  Our shower, kitchen back-splash AND kitchen counter-top are made of 4 x 4 white tiles with white grout. It's ugly and gets dirty way too easily. I've been meaning to spruce up our kitchen with some vinyl for a while now and finally got inspiration.  This is a great alternative if you are renting or want to add some color on the cheap. 
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We just put out these really cute 8 petal flowers, they are really simple and versatile and are sold in sets of 4.  Made to fit perfectly on 4 x 4 tiles but can be used on any smooth surface (appliances, jars, etc)

I used 1 sheet each of Gold, Orange Red and Teal Blue (12 total flowers)

You will need:

Flower Decals
Scissors
Credit Card or piece of stiff plastic to smooth out bubbles

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To start I cleaned all the tiles with windex and made sure they were dry.  Decals will not stick to a wet or dirty surface!

Pro Tip: If the tiles are cold and decals wont stick, apply the decal and without removing the adhesive transfer paper, gently heat with a hairdryer to warm both the tile and decal.  Smooth out with your fingers and then remove the transfer paper. 

I then laid out my decals how I want them on the back-splash.  Always plan ahead, although our decals can be removed, they cannot be reused. 
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Working from left to right, I peeled off the white backing and applied them to the tiles.
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Smooth out any bubbles with your credit card/plastic piece and carefully peel back the opaque application paper. 
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Now step back and enjoy!  I also put one on another part of back-splash next to our stove and one on a utensil holder to tie it all together. 
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The decal sheets start at $5.00 for 4 Flowers and we have a special discount for ordering multiple sheets! Visit our etsy page to get yours

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