Stick on tiles

Stick on tiles already have the adhesive spread on the back: you peel off the backing sheet and press them onto the wall, the floor or over old tiles, with no mortar and no joints to fill. You will find tiles of 20 × 20 and 30 × 30 cm, PVC and vinyl tile stickers, 3D mosaics, wood effect planks and rolls 40 cm wide.

For each room see the bathroom tile stickers and the kitchen tile stickers.

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Stick on tiles: square tiles, 3D mosaics and rolls

All the stick on tiles in this collection have the adhesive on the back: no glue, mortar or filler is needed. For a stone effect there are the stone effect self-adhesive tiles. Here you will find:

  • square self-adhesive tiles of 30 × 30 cm in PVC or vinyl and a European-style model of 20 × 20 or 30 × 30 cm;
  • tile stickers in matt vinyl, in PVC with various designs or in light colours, and Scandinavian-style geometric ones;
  • matt 3D self-adhesive tiles of 30 × 30 cm, 3D PVC stickers and 3D self-adhesive mosaic tiles;
  • dark green self-adhesive decorative tiles, in PET and PU;
  • for the floor, wood effect planks of 40 × 15 cm and vinyl rolls 40 cm wide, also wood effect and cement effect, or the tile effect adhesive vinyl, with tiles printed on a continuous strip.

PVC or vinyl peel and stick tiles: how to choose material and format

Peel and stick tiles are not ceramic, that is, made of fired clay, but of plastic material: light, thin and easy to cut. Where the material is stated, it is PVC, vinyl or, in the dark green model, PET and PU. Vinyl and PVC are the same material: vinyl and PVC peel and stick tiles are fitted in the same way. Self-adhesive linoleum tiles are something else and there are none here.

Then the format. The 30 × 30 cm size is the most practical on the floor: fewer joints and faster fitting. The 20 × 20 cm size works well on walls. For larger sheets there are the PVC wall panels; for relief across a whole wall, the 3D wall panels.

Stick on tiles for floors and walls: where to use them

On the floor go the models made to be walked on: the 30 × 30 cm self-adhesive floor tiles in vinyl and PVC, the wood effect planks and the rolls. In the living room the planks give a parquet effect; on the kitchen floor the adhesive tiles run right up to the plinth of the units, without removing them. If you want the same effect on doors and furniture, use the wood effect vinyl wrap.

On the wall you use the PVC peel and stick tiles for walls, the tile stickers and the 3D models: between the worktop and the wall units or behind the washbasin. In the bathroom and kitchen, keep PVC adhesive tiles away from the shower and the hob: constant water and heat weaken the adhesive. To renew furniture doors there is the vinyl wrap for furniture.

Covering tiles with stick on tiles: can you fit them over old ones?

Yes: stick on tiles can cover old ones without demolishing anything. On smooth ceramic in good condition the adhesive grips well if you degrease it thoroughly: in the kitchen, the invisible film of grease is a frequent cause of peeling.

The delicate point is the grout lines: under a thin sheet a deep grout line shows, and at that point the adhesive grips less. If they are very sunken, fill them with filler and let it harden. Tile stickers are a different case: they are adhesive decorations for tiles that go on one per tile, with the grout lines left visible, so choose ones that match the size of your tiles.

How to fit self-adhesive tiles and flooring

You need a tape measure, a pencil, a metal ruler, a craft knife with a new blade and a cloth. Work in a room that is not cold: in the cold the adhesive grips less. The most common mistakes are skipping the cleaning, starting crooked and leaving air under the pieces.

  • clean, degrease and dry the surface: dust, old wax and damp stop the adhesive from sticking;
  • on the floor start from the centre, from two perpendicular lines, so the cuts end up next to the walls; on the wall start at the bottom, from a level line;
  • peel off the backing sheet, rest the edge on the line and press from the centre outwards;
  • with the adhesive vinyl floor roll, peel back the backing 20-30 cm at a time as you unroll;
  • butt the edges together without overlapping and go over them with a roller; around doors and pipes, cut following a paper template.

Cleaning, lifespan and drawbacks of stick on tiles

To clean them, a cloth or a well wrung-out mop with water and mild soap is enough. Avoid bleach, solvents and abrasive sponges, which dull or mark the surface, and do not leave standing water along the edges.

The advantage is that you renew a room without building work, without dust and at little cost. The drawbacks, however, exist: they are marked by heels and sharp objects, they last less on the floor than on the wall and they do not hide flaws in the surface underneath. On a damp or mouldy wall they do not hold: the cause must be solved first.

How much self-adhesive tiles cost and how many you need

The price depends on the material, the format and the number of pieces in the pack. To compare them, work out the cost per square metre: divide the price of the pack by the area it covers. For a whole wall without a tile effect, also consider peel and stick wallpaper.

A 30 × 30 cm tile covers 0.09 m²: you need a little over 11 per square metre, and 25 with the 20 × 20 cm one. Add 10% for cuts. A floor of 1.5 × 2 m measures 3 m²: you need 34 tiles of 30 × 30 cm, 37 with the extra allowance, that is, 7 packs of the 6-piece vinyl ones. With the rolls, think in 40 cm strips: a hallway 1 m wide and 2.8 m long needs 3 strips, that is, 3 rolls.

Frequently asked questions

How long does self-adhesive flooring last?

It depends mostly on the surface and on how much it is walked on. Fitted carefully on a smooth, clean, dry surface, it holds better and for longer, but it does not have the durability of ceramic: heels, chair legs and dragged objects mark it. Put felt pads under chairs and tables, a mat in front of the sink and keep a few spare pieces to replace damaged ones.

Why do stick on tiles peel off the floor?

The most frequent causes are a surface with dust or grease, damp rising from the concrete slab or the wall, fitting in a cold room and too little pressure on the edges. Waxes and polishes left on an old floor also stop the adhesive from gripping. If a corner lifts, warm it with a hairdryer on low heat, press it for a few seconds and leave a weight on it overnight.

How do you remove the glue from stick on tiles?

First peel the piece off by pulling slowly, almost parallel to the surface, and warm it with a hairdryer if it resists. On ceramic, residue comes off with hot water and washing-up liquid, or with a few drops of cooking oil left to work for a few minutes and degreased afterwards. On a painted wall go more slowly: old or chalky paint can come off along with the adhesive.

Are there stick on tiles for outdoors?

Not in this collection: the models are designed for indoor spaces. On balconies, terraces and facades, direct sun, rain, frost and changes in temperature warp thin sheets and make the adhesive give way. Outdoors you need exterior materials, such as porcelain tiles laid with cement-based tile adhesive. At home you can use them on bathroom, kitchen and living room floors and walls.

How thick is self-adhesive PVC flooring?

It changes from one model to another, so check it on the product page before ordering. In general these tiles are thin and copy the surface underneath: deep grout lines, cracks and uneven areas show and can be felt underfoot. If the floor has dips, it must be levelled before fitting, for example with self-levelling compound, and left to dry completely.