How do I inexpensively update a backsplash in a kitchen?
We are replacing our mauve colored countertops and desire to save money by painting or putting up a covering on our old backsplash. Any suggestions?
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How do I redo a backsplash on textured walls?
I want to repaint the kitchen and maybe install a frugal backsplash. My walls are that textured drywall and I'm not sure a peel & stick tile will work.
What is your backsplash now? You can paint tile with a tile paint kit. Can't put anything over existing tile. You can tile over laminate with tile mastic.
Here's a link with lots of ideas, Fran:
https://www.familyhandyman.com/smart-homeowner/the-30-backsplash-ideas-your-kitchen-cant-live-without/view-all/
Like William said, you can put tile over the laminate on the walls. A neutral tile with decorative tile accents can be reasonably priced. You can paint it for now, and save and do that at a later date.
You can paint the laminate which would be low priced. You can use Rustoleum or Homax tub and tile paint kits. Must be epoxy paint. You can also tile over it with tile mastic.
Here is an easy backsplash I did with my daughter in her apartment. https://www.homeroad.net/2013/09/tin-ceiling-backsplash.html