For most people who like to undertake DIY renovations during the weekend, there are several hurdles to overcome. Only two days to complete everything is often not enough! Among other things, the preparation time required before starting your project may be enough to make you change your mind.
Fortunately, by simply imagining the pride and satisfaction felt once you're done painting a room, for example, will make you smile. These beautiful thoughts are just enough to send you to the store to buy the necessary equipment.
Reality catches up with you again when you want to give a professional touch to your project. The long and often messy preparation can be discouraging.
Case in point: New backsplash tiles in the kitchen
Your kitchen backsplash is a perfect example. Before you even consider installing the new wall tiles, you must get rid of old ones. You will be forced to tear out the old, and to cope with the mess and the mountain of dust that will cause.
Once the old tiles are chipped away, there is a wall full of glue or thinset to remove. A horrible job in perspective, but necessary since the surface must be smooth to receive the new tiles. In some places, sadly, pieces of drywall will come off with the glue. Yes, you will need to patch up more!
See all this preparation? Not surprising that changing your kitchen backsplash has been on your wish list for so long. But there is an answer.
A self-adhesive backsplash installs over existing tiles
Imagine an innovative product that allows you to skip right over this preparation stage. No disassembly, no dirt and no holes to fill. Think of decorative tiles that are installed directly on your old wall tiling. Is this possible?
It is now, with self-adhesive Smart Tiles, available at Russell Do it Center in Alexander City. You can install self-adhesive tiles in a kitchen directly over existing tiles. The only preparation time required is to clean the surface with a degreaser.
You will not need specialized tools either. All you have to do is cut the tile to the appropriate size using a utility knife, remove backing and adhere to existing tile or surface.
That is smart! New wall tiles for your kitchen or bath in no time... and preparation minimized.
Total operation length: a few hours. If this is a weekend project, you will still have another full day off before returning to work. It really is that easy.
Stop by Russell Do it Center in Alexander City today and check out our all new selection of self-adhesive wall tiles, style options and easily plan your renovations without the mess!
Photos courtesy of Smart Tiles
