Easy Peel and Stick Tile Bathroom Ideas for Your Wall

Update your wall space with a complete tutorial on how to install peel and stick tile on a bathroom wall.

Do you want to give your bathroom walls a fresh new look without the hassle and cost of traditional ceramic tiles? Look no further – peel and stick tiles are the perfect solution for a bathroom remodel! With a wide variety of styles and colors to choose from, these self-adhesive tiles provide a quick and easy way to transform your bathroom.

In this article, we will explore peel and stick tile bathroom ideas to inspire your next home renovation. Learn how to elevate your bathroom's style and functionality with these innovative stick wall tiles.

Updating a Dark Bathroom

Bathroom updates can be a lot of work and a lot of money. It's often why people wait so long to do a remodel or never do one at all. This small half bath in our modern farmhouse desperately needed an update to improve the dark walls that made the space feel like a cave.

A great way to easily update a small wall space is with bathroom stick-on tiles. You can easily use these for a peel and stick backsplash, a peel and stick floor tile, or any accent wall. This definitely takes the headache out of traditional tile and grout lines, though it may not have the longevity.

In addition to transforming this small alcove, we also put in new flooring and a DIY wainscoting accent wall I did with molding.

Using Peel and Stick Tile in the Bathroom

When you have a small bathroom, laundry room or a room that is an odd shape, peel and stick wall tile bathroom ideas are a great option over traditional subway tile. With limited square footage, it's a good idea for your finishes to be decorative.

Instead of just sticking with a bathroom backsplash behind the sink, I opted to put peel and stick glass tile in the entire alcove. I love to use tile in wet areas, rather than another finish like wallpaper. Tile will always hold up better behind a sink.

For this specific peel and stick backsplash tile I used peel and stick tiles in green. These stick tile options are a beautiful glass blue color in a modern style. You may want to choose something different if you are using these for peel and stick floor tiles. With no experience using these particular backsplash tiles, I started at the top of the far wall since it is not as visible.

How to Install Peel and Stick Tiles with Step-by-Step Instructions

What You Will Need

• Your choice of peel and stick tiles for wall
• Wall paint and roller
• Level
• Wet saw or tile saw with glass blade, or tile scorer
• Corner molding, optional

Step 1: Paint the Walls White

The first thing we did with this wall space was to roughly paint the wall white. Because of the glass tile we chose and because there is no grout with these tiles, the white paint easily hides any imperfections in between the tiles. You could do the same thing with a darker paint if your bathroom tile is darker.

Step 2: Install First Row Straight

This next step is the most important because you first row must be level.  If the first tile is off even a tiny bit it will be obvious the further down the wall you move. Our ceilings are not level so I used a level to create a straight line across the top as a starting point. A laser level would work fine too. Make sure you have a very level line to start the first row of tiles.

Can you see the gap on the left hand side? If I had just gone along the ceiling it would have thrown everything off. We will fix that empty space later. And don't forget to remove any fixtures or outlet covers.

Step 3: Peel and Stick Tile Installation

To apply this type of popular peel and stick tile on your backsplash, it is as easy it sounds. You do not need any kind of stick tile primer. Simply pull the paper off to expose the self-adhesive backing. The tile adhesive sticks straight to the wall. 

I did find that lightly pressing on the tiles at first helped to make sure everything lined up. Then, if I needed to adjust I could pull them off without any damage.

Once you have the tiles where you want them, press hard so they adhere to the wall. The bond of the self stick tile will become even stronger over the next 24 hours.

If you want to see how to traditionally tile a backsplash, head over here to see my cottage farmhouse kitchen.

Step 4: Pattern and Cutting

Make sure you determine your desired pattern before you start proper installation. I decided to stick with a basic subway style wall tile layout. The first row started with one full tile, so the next row I started with half of a tile. 

These tiles are real glass - if you drop them they will shatter. To cut them we used a glass blade on our tile saw. If you don't have a wet saw you can buy a tile scorer at most hardware stores for around $20 to cut tile.

To add tile around an outlet, make sure you first unscrew the covers and put your tile behind it. If you don't, when you go to put the cover on it won't fit anymore.

Another reason I decided to add the subway tile from floor to ceiling in this bathroom renovation, was to hide all the wall damage on this part of the wall from the previous vanity we pulled out. You don't need completely smooth surfaces to install this wall tile, but a flat surface is ideal. However, if you have minimal damage to your wall like this, peel and stick tile is the perfect way to cover it. Continue applying your tile all the way down the wall.

Tips to Keep in Mind During Install

• These tiles are not going to fit 100% perfectly, but I will say for the most part they did fit pretty snug!
• Every tile is not the exact same - this isn't just peel and stick tiles, it is how all tiles are. But it usually isn't as noticeable because grout helps hide it.
• The walls of your bathroom are not flat or square, especially in older homes. Although walls in a new home don't always have a straight edge either so make sure your first line is level.
• Since these tiles are not grouted there is no way to seal them and no waterproofing membrane. These specific tiles are NOT recommended to use on your shower wall or for stick flooring. If you opt to use stick shower tile or want this look for floors, read labels and be very careful of the natural material you pick.
• Make sure the pop of pattern tile on each wall match up to each other in the corner.

Step 5: Adding Trim to Finish

sTo finish up this unique look in our bathroom, we ended up running a small corner molding around the ceiling to help hide the small gaps. We also ran a small white corner mold down the corners too. It made everything look clean and crisp and gave a more luxurious look.

Take a look here for other ideas on eye-catching bathroom backsplashes to transform your space.

Half Bath DIY with Peel and Stick Tile

With the dark walls gone and a fresh white palette, this small bathroom feels bright and fresh with the glass tile. This small area now presents a striking feature as a focal point. I love how it turned out.

Another great option is PVC sheets of peel and stick tile. It is easier and faster to install but still gives a great finished look.

Peel and stick tile is an ideal choice for small spaces if you don't want to deal with a plethora of power tools. Plus, it is a quick and easy project that you can confidently handle.

Happy DIYing!

Brooke