Using contact paper as backsplash?
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here is info on using contact paper as a backsplash
https://www.thespruce.com/removable-diy-kitchen-backsplashes-3017311#:~:text=Contact%20Paper%20Backsplash&text=If%20you%20have%20ninja%2Dlike,pieces%20to%20simulate%20grout%20joints.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQhPUUqUCf8
HI Mary, here is a compilation of what Hometalker's have done with contact paper including how to use it as a backsplash! https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/s-31-astounding-things-you-didn-t-know-you-could-do-with-contact-paper-29579643
Hi Mary,
Contact is not easy to put on in large pieces, so cut it up into suitable size you can handle, or apply it to a board and then stick or screw that back to the wall.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/countertops/diy-kitchen-countertops-backsplash-44317576?expand_all_questions=1
Quick & Easy DIY Kitchen Countertops & Backsplash Makeover
Hi! Sheets of faux tile are much easier to work with, but, if you have contact paper you want to use, take your time so you can do a neat smooth job. Be sure the wall is very clean or you will have adhesive problems. Stay safe!
Hi Mary, hope these help you out,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQhPUUqUCf8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re0xNmfrH24
Seems like an economical vand easy choice. I have seen bloggers use dollar tree contact people to wallpaper walls.
Here are some pretty choices. https://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/furniture-and-accessories/the-best-contact-paper I would make sure the wall is flat and clean. Any bumps or lumps on the wall will show through the paper.
This homeowner put up contact paper that looks like marble as a backsplash.
This is the link: http://www.ajoyfulriot.com/diy-marble-contact-paper-backsplash/
This is also a cute way way to use contact paper asa backsplash: https://heartfilledspaces.com/tips-to-apply-a-peel-stick-wallpaper-backsplash/
There are peel and stick backsplash pieces that I think would be better: https://amzn.to/2WY1U88
Anything that is wipeable can be used but it may not be the best choice for heavy use.
My mother in law did it and I had a difficult time removing. It really stuck. Just clean the area first and you should be good to go.
Be sure to prep the wall well before starting - clean so there is no dirt or grease. Sand any imperfections in the wall, since they will stand out once covered with contact paper. Work slowly, rolling the contact paper off the backing while smoothing it on the wall. Good luck with your project!
You can but your surface has to be quite smooth and free of imperfections. I imagine it might peel over time but it would work as a temporary solution.