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04-05-2014, 09:55 AM
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Location: Powder Springs, GA
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Smart tiles on a backsplash
Looking to do my first upgrade to our new Premier 22rbpr. I'm going to be adding Smart tiles to the back splashes in the kitchen, bathroom and outdoor kitchen areas.
I'd like to remove the decorative wallpaper border that is above the kitchen counter since I'd need to cut down the tiles by 2 or 3 rows to have it flush to the bottom of the border or add more to cover the border completely.
If it's not a big hassle to remove it, I'd like to go that route. But If it's a pain, I'll just leave it as is.
Any thoughts?
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04-05-2014, 10:18 AM
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Smart tiles on a backsplash
Mine pulled right off with no effort at all. It's more like a sticker than wallpaper. I did the smart tiles last year, and they still look great, I've have no problem with them peeling off the wall as some have mentioned. Just clean the walls really good before starting.
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04-05-2014, 03:27 PM
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Just finished removing ALL the flower 7" border in our trailer & added the smart tiles behind the stove & sink. It looks wonderful! The border removes easily by using a blow dryer as you pull the border off. I just heated the under side as I pulled it. Had the entire trailer done in an hour. I used goof off or goo gone to remove any remaining residue.
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04-05-2014, 06:31 PM
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I used a hairdryer as well and it came off easily. I then cleaned the wall with some TSP mixed with water. Once it dried I just stuck the tiles on!
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04-06-2014, 02:09 AM
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Looks good
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04-06-2014, 10:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gregrc75
I used a hairdryer as well and it came off easily. I then cleaned the wall with some TSP mixed with water. Once it dried I just stuck the tiles on!
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In your pic above ^ did the spice rack come with it or did you add that? I'm lacking a spice rack and a knife block and I miss them both.
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04-06-2014, 04:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by canesfan
In your pic above ^ did the spice rack come with it or did you add that? I'm lacking a spice rack and a knife block and I miss them both.
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The spice rack came with the camper. It is also a valance and the blinds can be pulled up behind it.
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04-06-2014, 04:11 PM
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Looks great 
Where did you get these smart tiles? Are they just peel and stick on?
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04-08-2014, 12:56 PM
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An hour and a half worth of work and this is what we got! Next is the bathroom and outdoor kitchen!!!
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04-08-2014, 01:01 PM
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Looks like you all did a great job! How hard was it to cut around the curved window edges?
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04-08-2014, 01:46 PM
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Very nice job...I hope that the DW doesn't see this, it would cost me a fortune! We need about 8 feet in our 248RKS. Oh well, I may as well get the credit card warmed up!
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04-08-2014, 02:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kristi
Looks like you all did a great job! How hard was it to cut around the curved window edges?
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It was actually quite easy. When I got to spot where I needed to make cuts, I used one of the previous backing papers, laid it up to the wall and ran my thumb along the edges of the window or edge trim. Once I had that done I placed to tile sheet back on the paper and trimmed it off. Luckily I didn't mess up a single sheet.
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04-11-2014, 05:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jrmac22
Mine pulled right off with no effort at all. It's more like a sticker than wallpaper. I did the smart tiles last year, and they still look great, I've have no problem with them peeling off the wall as some have mentioned. Just clean the walls really good before starting.
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Nice job, and upgrade!
How many tiles did it take?
I see they sell them in six packs, and looks to be a 2 beer job.
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04-11-2014, 08:41 AM
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Mine took 2 and a half packs. They are 10 x 10 squares and come 6 in a pack or you can buy individual sheets. I bought them at Home Depot online. About $100 total.
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04-11-2014, 09:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jrmac22
Mine took 2 and a half packs. They are 10 x 10 squares and come 6 in a pack or you can buy individual sheets. I bought them at Home Depot online. About $100 total.
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Great, info, and thanks again for sharing a nice mod.
Stupid me  I showed the DW the pictures.
Guess what we are looking at during the weekend???
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04-11-2014, 09:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SandMShall
It was actually quite easy. When I got to spot where I needed to make cuts, I used one of the previous backing papers, laid it up to the wall and ran my thumb along the edges of the window or edge trim. Once I had that done I placed to tile sheet back on the paper and trimmed it off. Luckily I didn't mess up a single sheet.
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What did you use to cut them around the window? Mine has tiles behind the stove only and I'm thinking of finishing them out next to the stove and over to the door.
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04-11-2014, 09:15 AM
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The tiles cut with scissors. They are very thin gel tiles, but look like glass.
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04-11-2014, 09:26 AM
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Awesome! 
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04-12-2014, 05:36 PM
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  Finished the bsthroom and outdoor kitchen area today.
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06-29-2014, 03:25 PM
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Smart tiles - Fire hazard?
After reading all the posts on the smart tiles we picked up some today for a backsplash behind the stove. First thing we noticed is the instructions say not to mount closer than 15" to gas flame. So now concerned that this might be a fire hazard. Any experience with this. Do the tiles get real hot when cooking
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