![]() I do think you need a bit of strength to "split" the tiles after scoring with the exacto, although I'm not exactly pumping irons and I was able to do it. I wouldn't say it's a huge problem, just something to keep in mind if the area you're planning on has a lot of curves. You can try to do a curve with the exacto knife, but when you go to split them, the vinyl can pull leading to a messy cut. I asked at Lowes, and they didn't have any recommendation. Even the sharpest scissors didn't do the trick. Straight cuts are incredibly easy with an exacto knife, but when I needed rounded cuts for the toilet pedestal for example, I never found a good way to do them. While the tiles don't need any specialized equipment to cut, it can be difficult to do specialized cuts such as rounded edges. Overall the cost is relatively low (under $2.00/sq foot in most cases) and since you don’t need specialized tools, that also keeps the cost down. Īs with everything, there are some drawbacks. This means you can get exactly what you need for your project, or an extra piece or two if you make a mistake, without the need to purchase a whole carton. You can buy most peel and stick by the carton or by the piece. Speaking of cost, I think the cost is a big pro. I really think for the cost the quality is great. If you grout them, I think you would have even added security. They are easy to clean, and again they don't look like vinyl. Even in my bathroom (where I was worried about humidity) it's been over a year and nothing has moved. In fact, I wanted to replace one of the tiles that was damaged when I put my stove in and I had to get BF to muster all his strength and a crowbar to get the tile up. I was concerned that in a year, they would be popping up, but I will say that after two years, even with all the wear and tear they receive (they are in high traffic areas) I haven't had any issues with them coming up. Even if you don’t plan to grout, I would recommend using the groutable tiles because they are a bit thicker and overall I think the quality is better. I will say I have noted a quality difference between the groutable and non-groutable tiles. ![]() You don't need to worry about it being level either which is nice.Īs far as quality goes, I have been pleasantly surprised. You don't need to put down a subfloor if your floor is solid and clean. I did my whole dining room in two nights after work, and my kitchen took a Sunday and then a random hour here and there just to finish some smaller areas under the radiator. No special tools are required and it definitely is a job you can do alone. Once your floors are clean and you decide on your pattern, you really are just peeling and sticking. Let’s be honest, I’m not fooling anyone into thinking I have fancy Italian tile in my house, but I’ve also never had anyone realize it was peel and stick either.Īnother important pro is how easy they are to install. I have a dark wood/tile hybrid in my kitchen and the same style but in a lighter color in my bathroom. I will be honest, I don’t always think the square tiles look realistic, but I the “wood planks” look great. You can get tile look, wood look, marble, and many others. Stylistically there are a lot more options in vinyl than floating. If you are trying to decide between the two flooring types, it may help to know some of the pros. I just know that I hemmed and hawed about what to use in my own home, and this information would have been helpful to me. I am in no way a professional, and the opinions that follow are just based on my own experience. There are some differences, which I’ll get into, and I would use them depending on the situations. I will say that both types of flooring are easy enough for a beginner and both give you a great finish, depending on what you are looking for. BF loved the particular look, so rather than cover over it, I found matching flooring and one Sunday my dad and I did the camper floors. I assumed when I did the camper floors I would use them again, but the previous owner had partially installed a floating laminate wood floor. I ended up doing my dining room, kitchen, and bathroom in peel and stick vinyl, you could say I’ve become a bit of an expert. Some people were horrified when I mentioned this, as they were picturing the vinyl tiles of old. ![]() After a lot of research, I decided to use a peel and stick vinyl. I quickly painted the cabinets white and did a faux marble top counter. ![]() I’m kind of a hot mess the majority of the time, so I need my house (at least in terms of decor) to be calming. I knew I couldn’t live with them for long. What can I say, the 70’s were a weird time for decor. Don’t worry they were tempered by the red countertops. When I first moved into my house, the floors were orange.
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