Today Chris writes:

I’ve seen these elaborate tile medallions that cost hundreds to thousands of dollars.   Is there a way I can create my own and only spend a fraction of the cost?

Honestly, it just depends on what type of look you are going for and your skill level.  If you’re creative, a master with a [...]

If you’re dreaming of metal backsplash tile but don’t want to do the work, then check out Aspect Peel and Stick backsplash tiles. They come in a 3″ x 6″ size and are sold in packs of one square foot, which translates into eight tiles.  Aspect tiles are available in three colors and two different [...]

If you are trying to save money but are tired of your old dingy backsplash, chances are you will be open to anything that works on a budget. Well, did you know that you can paint right over tile?  You don’t have to live with those old tiles anymore and you don’t have to go [...]

Choosing a glass backsplash can be overwhelming.  If you know you want glass tile but aren’t sure what type or what things to consider check out these 5 tips for glass tile backsplash do’s and don’ts:

1. Choose a glass backsplash that you like and won’t get tired of later on.  Don’t choose one just because [...]

Full on kitchen makeovers are not for everyone.  First of all, they can cost a pretty penny. Second, of all they require you to be without the use of your kitchen for weeks or even months.  If you’ve ever wanted the look of a kitchen remodel without the hefty price tag or the lengthy wait, [...]

Not too long back, we were contacted by a PR firm that wanted to share a product that competes with SimpleMat called Bondera TileMatSet. Intrigued, we agreed to receive what Bondera calls a Tiling Toolbox. On the surface it might look like any other wooden box, but once opened up, we discovered that it contained [...]

Just starting the process of adding a kitchen backsplash is rather overwhelming.

This video below demonstrates just how fast you can be over-run by simple kitchen backsplash idea overload. So while there’s easy to install backsplash concepts like SimpleMat, chances want to still explore the alternatives. That is where this article comes in. We hope to clear [...]

Today an anonymous reader writes:
Really need your help with this one. Should I be looking at ideas for my backsplash with tile samples? I work a lot, so I don’t have a lot of time to look for new kitchen tile backsplash ideas, do you have any suggestions? I just want to make sure I [...]

No matter how you spell it, Simple Mat or SimpleMat, it has proven itself to be something of a new product celebrity. Featuring the ability to allow for a kitchen backsplash without the fuss and muss of the typical backsplash install, Simple Mat has done wonders for those wanting a great looking backsplash in a [...]

Recently there has been some concern over just how reliable it is for those looking to install a kitchen backsplash with SimpleMat. Some of the concerns made against the product included: the glue being more adhesive than initially thought, tiles being too small, just too limiting in product styles available. Speaking for myself, I think [...]