Kitchen makeover: Fresh tile look spices up your kitchen!

Kitchen makeover: Fresh tile look spices up your kitchen!

Bye-bye old tile backsplash! If your kitchen’s backsplash is no longer looking its best, it’s time for an expressive makeover. So that the redesign of this wall area succeeds with a certain wow effect, there are d-c-fix Wall Tiles in the design Oriental Tiles. These are self-adhesive wall tiles in the look of elaborate oriental ornamental tiles in harmonious shades of gray – just perfect for your kitchen makeover with a new look that you will love!

Preparation

10 min

Time

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Cost

Average

You will need:

  • d-c-fix Wall Tiles Oriental Tiles
  • Cutting pad
  • Utility knife
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Measuring tape
  • Screwdriver with voltage tester
  • Adhesive tape
  • Silicone
  • Cleaning products
Preparation

10 min

Time

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Cost

Average

Before & after effect

‘After’ image
‘Before’ image

Here’s how to do a tile backsplash makeover for the kitchen:

Tile backsplash is cleaned with a cloth.
Step 1

First you need to prepare the surface: Thoroughly clean the tile backsplash with a damp cloth. 

Important: The surface must be dry before the wall tiles can be applied.


If there’s an outlet on the backsplash, please take into account step 7 now.

Tile backsplash is measured with a tape measure.
Step 2

Now measure the wall to see if the Wall Tiles need to be cut – to do this, please refer to the Wall Tiles dimensions. 


Tip: If the backsplash is not high enough for two Wall Tiles on top of each other, it’s best to cut the bottom tile: This way you get a clean finish at the top!

Hand draws dimensions in pencil on the front of the Wall Tiles.
Step 3

To cut the Wall Tiles, draw the measurements on the front of the tile. 

When cutting the bottom tile, make sure that the transparent film remains intact – this is important for sealing.

Wall Tiles are cut on a base with a cutter knife.
Step 4

Use a cut-resistant base for cutting the Wall Tiles. Now cut the wall tiles as needed on the front side, using a ruler as a cutting edge and running the cutter knife along it two or three times.

Hand pulls off backing paper from Wall Tiles.
Step 5

Then remove the backing paper by sticking an adhesive strip to the front and back of the protruding film and then pulling the adhesive strips apart. 

This step is very important for application!

Wall Tiles tiles attached starting from the bottom left.
Step 6

The position of the first wall tile is in the bottom left corner. Press the wall tile including the transparent film to the wall and smooth it on firmly. 


Apply the next tile edge to edge over the overhang of the previous tile to make sure that the joints are tight.

Screwdriver [with voltage tester] loosens screw from socket housing.
Step 7

Is there an outlet on the backsplash? Turn off the power and use a screwdriver with a voltage tester to remove the outlet.

Hand holds Wall Tiles tile next to socket and other hand indicates socket position with pencil.
Step 8

Draw in the outlet position for cutting the tiles: Hold the next tile against the socket and draw the height down and up.

Hand holds Wall Tiles tile, which hides the socket.
Step 9

Now attach the same tile to the edge of the previous tile and draw in how far the outlet extends into the tile.

Hand draws in front on Wall Tiles tile with pencil along a ruler the recess for socket.
Step 10

Then use a ruler or set square to transfer the dimensions of the outlet recess as lines onto the front of the tile.

Cutter knife cuts recess for socket from Wall Tiles tile.
Step 11

Cut out the recess for the outlet. It’s also best to use a ruler for this to get a clean edge. 

Hand removed cut recess from Wall Tiles tile.
Step 12

Remove the cut-out recess.

View of Wall Tiles tile glued to the wall, cut to size, on double socket.
Step 13

Now attach the tile and press it on firmly together with the transparent film. 


Then repeat steps 8 through 12, marking the location of the outlet on the Wall Tile – now on the left side of the tile that will follow next.

Cutter cuts off protruding foil at the upper edge of the tile backsplash.
Step 14

Once you’ve installed all the tiles, you can start working on the edges: To ensure a clean edge, cut off the overhanging film from the top row of tiles. If there’s still transparent film protruding from the far right of the tile backsplash, cut this off as well.

Silicone tube placed diagonally at lower edge of tile backsplash for sealing.
Step 15

Sealing:

All outer edges should be sealed with silicone – especially in damp rooms to prevent moisture from penetrating. 


To clean the Wall Tiles, use a mild commercial liquid cleaner or soapy water and wipe thoroughly with clean water.

You did it!