8 Ways to Use Renter-Approved Tile Stickers to Totally Transform Your Rooms

If you thought tile designs were just for bathrooms or kitchen backsplashes, think again. That’s particularly the case when it comes to tile stickers. Affordable and super easy to install, these self-adhesive products come in an array of patterns, materials, and styles, making “tile” applications a cinch, even in tricky or tight spots. In fact, they can help you upgrade just about any room of your home sans tools in no time flat. From accent walls to stair risers and beyond, these eight tile sticker ideas, all of which can be reversed in rentals, will transform a space in a few hours or less and won’t cost you your security deposit—promise! 

Whether behind your kitchen stove or sink or along a bathroom wall, peel-and-stick tiles are a clever way to score a new backsplash without any of the dirty work. Apply simple vinyl subway tile stickers to modernize an old fashioned kitchen or install some similar water-resistant styles around your bathroom vanity to instantly revamp the space.

Buy: Subway Tile Peel & Stick Backsplash, $56.00 for an 8 panel roll (panels are 10″ square) from West Elm

No budget for fancy tile flooring? No problem. Self-adhesive floor tiles are an awesome alternative to pricey cement or even ceramic ones and are totally DIY-able in a small space like a bathroom or laundry room. Just remember to look for tile sticker sets that are specifically designed for flooring, like these from Urban Outfitters, because they’re made of tougher materials that can stand up to foot traffic. This penny tile design feels both old school and modern, so it’s a great choice for any number of spaces or types of homes.

Buy: Leyton Adhesive Floor Tile Set, $24.00 for a set of 10 one square foot tiles from Urban Outfitters

Why waste time and effort on painting or wallpapering a statement wall when you can simply use tile decals instead? Upgrade a humdrum entryway wall with mosaic peel-and-stick tile decals that’ll set the tone for your whole home, or consider ones with a cool vintage-inspired design to liven up a single white living room wall. 

Buy: Atlas Tile Decal Kit, $20.99 $15.74 for a 39-inch by 13-inch sheet of 27 tiles from Wall Pops

A few attractive tile stickers can go a long way when revamping an old piece of furniture. Freshen up a dated dresser in your bedroom by applying self-adhesive tiles to the drawer fronts or turn a boring side table into a focal point by adding colorful tile stickers to its tabletop. 

Buy: Smart Tiles Vintage Cadiz Decorative Mosaic Tiles, $11.59 $8.63 per square foot of stickers from The Home Depot

Few things spruce up a dated looking fireplace faster than new tiling, and that includes peel-and-stick tiles, too. For an affordable alternative to cement, put down self-adhesive tiles in a contemporary pattern, like these stickers from Etsy, all along your fireplace surround and on the floor around your firebox.

Buy: Fireplace Stickers, Starting at $9.40 for 10 4-inch square pieces from Etsy

If you’re working with limited bedroom space, consider DIYing your own headboard with tile stickers. Not only are they less bulky than most traditional headboards, peel-and-stick tiles, including these faux leather upholstered ones at Overstock, allow you to customize your very own unique bedroom display without any heavy lifting.

Buy: Faux Leather Headboard Kit, $235.99 for a Queen size kit from Overstock

Your stairways are brimming with design potential—it just takes the right kind of self-adhesive tile. DIY a whole new look for your staircase with the help of some removable stair riser tiles in a fun color or mosaic print, such as these star-patterned ones from Etsy.

Buy: Stair Riser Stickers, Starting at $72.00 for a 6 pack of 5-inch by 48-inch stickers from Etsy

Also known as the fifth wall, your ceiling is a great place to use tile stickers in lieu of paint. Give a modern dining zone a dash of pre-war drama by installing tin peel-and-stick tiles with a raised pattern to fake the look of molding. You can also go with a more colorful abstract, design to bring a pop of color and personality into a monochrome bedroom. 

Buy: Tin Peel & Stick Raised Floral Wall Tiles, $19.99 for 14 6-inch square tiles from Amazon