The next chapter of my kitchen renovation.
My husband is strongly refusing to remove the old tile backsplash in the kitchen.
A glass splashback is not an option.
So now my idea is to use tile decals. The related pictures I found online look good.
They are also used in bathrooms, even directly in the shower.
In the kitchen, they are generally subjected to less wear than in a shower.
Has anyone here had experience with such decals? I have found a manufacturer who makes the decals from the same material as automotive vinyl wraps.
Those have to withstand quite a lot as well.
What do you think? A great or a bad alternative?
Thanks in advance for your eagerly awaited replies.
Anita
My husband is strongly refusing to remove the old tile backsplash in the kitchen.
A glass splashback is not an option.
So now my idea is to use tile decals. The related pictures I found online look good.
They are also used in bathrooms, even directly in the shower.
In the kitchen, they are generally subjected to less wear than in a shower.
Has anyone here had experience with such decals? I have found a manufacturer who makes the decals from the same material as automotive vinyl wraps.
Those have to withstand quite a lot as well.
What do you think? A great or a bad alternative?
Thanks in advance for your eagerly awaited replies.
Anita
Brummsummsal13 Jan 2019 13:41Thank you for your responses.
I don’t like the Ikea option because of the aluminum frame alone, and I also find the patterns unattractive.
According to my husband, rear wall mounting is not possible due to the installation because the cables in the sockets are too short.
Painting is not an option; among other reasons, we have a wood stove in the kitchen, and the rising heat will damage the paint. I have asked several manufacturers about this.
In addition, paint specialists have advised me against painting tiles.
I don’t like the Ikea option because of the aluminum frame alone, and I also find the patterns unattractive.
According to my husband, rear wall mounting is not possible due to the installation because the cables in the sockets are too short.
Painting is not an option; among other reasons, we have a wood stove in the kitchen, and the rising heat will damage the paint. I have asked several manufacturers about this.
In addition, paint specialists have advised me against painting tiles.
Brummsummsal schrieb:
I was also advised against tile painting in paint specialty stores.Why?
I once painted a 2 sqm (22 sq ft) restroom this way. The paint adhered perfectly and lasted for years (13!), until we moved out. However, it was white—I think there is only a limited color selection.
Brummsummsal13 Jan 2019 16:09Regarding the wood stove: The heat is too intense, causing the paint to yellow and blister. It can withstand a maximum of 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
Hello,
I work in signage, and we have covered tiles in several supermarkets at the butcher’s area (about 3m (10 feet) high and 20m (65 feet) long in total, including grout lines).
You just need to clean the old tiles (and grout, if necessary) very thoroughly with alcohol to make sure they are completely free of grease.
If you haven’t done this before, look for films with air channels (RapidAir), which make it easier to remove bubbles.
You can also find these types of films from any vehicle wrap specialist.
In addition, metallic or ColorFlow films are also possible options.
Regarding heat: it’s relative. A car roof can reach about 80°C (176°F) in summer, which is probably hotter than the area behind your stove.
I work in signage, and we have covered tiles in several supermarkets at the butcher’s area (about 3m (10 feet) high and 20m (65 feet) long in total, including grout lines).
You just need to clean the old tiles (and grout, if necessary) very thoroughly with alcohol to make sure they are completely free of grease.
If you haven’t done this before, look for films with air channels (RapidAir), which make it easier to remove bubbles.
You can also find these types of films from any vehicle wrap specialist.
In addition, metallic or ColorFlow films are also possible options.
Regarding heat: it’s relative. A car roof can reach about 80°C (176°F) in summer, which is probably hotter than the area behind your stove.
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