Asked on Nov 23, 2018
How to use peal and stick tile?
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Estelle
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I am redoing my small "old" bathroom on a dime. The tub has some type of wall board around it for the shower surround and is painted. I wondered if the new peal and stick tile could be used in the shower area. I understand that it is a very wet area and perhaps the sticky adhesive would not be adequate but wondered if anyone has used it.
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Hello Estelle, I would say it probably could be done if you made sure it was down really well but I would be afraid that mold would start growing at some point. If you decide to do it keep a check on it for mold.
I'd stick with a more traditional tile here, since I think your concerns are very valid. You could use the peel and stick tile elsewhere in the bathroom, though.
Sorry! Peel and stick should not be installed where they may be submerged in water or used as a working surface. It is also inadvisable to put them where they will be in direct contact with steam or flames.
Not sure how large your bathroom is but Home Depot has a really nice vinyl plank style tile that snaps together. You only need exacto knife, straight edge, tape measure and a roller to snap tile in place. It’s made for bathrooms, basements, really anywhere. I am just learning how to do DIYs and I have done 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room and kitchen. I love it. I have attached a couple pictures so that you can see what it looks like. Very easy to put down. Looks like wood but it’s vinyl. I used 1 1/3 for my bathroom.