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Beautiful and professional look at a GREAT price and extremely easy to install.
I have looked at many comparable items at Home Depot, Lowe's and all over the web. For the exact same thing you can easily pay $20 per square foot. This is by far a better bargain. It is almost half the cost and similar quality. This cut my cost and install time in more than half. I'm very particular and OCD. There are some subtle imperfections to a few tikes, but would not be noticeable to most people. I'm just picky. The tiles are very easy to cut. I suggest cutting them from the back so you do not damage the surface or face of the tile. If you have a sharp razor and score it a few times, the you simply bend it until it makes a pop, then you just bend the metal back and forth until It separates and it leaves a perfectly clean line. I even suggest taking a light grit sandpaper to dull the edge a little more, but it isn't sharp in the first place. A grinder worked well for some more intricate cuts. As for the other comment referring to them being slightly bowed. Some of them are ever so slightly bowed but it is very very simple to straighten out. As with any tile or finishing material, you should inspect it before you install. That's anything you do 101. Lol. Most of them are perfectly straight but as with anything else you will get some subtle variances. The adhesive on the back is very strong. As it states it is pressure-sensitive so the more you push on it the tighter the bond. I only had to remove a couple and I had to use a putty knife to get behind it and really work to get it off of the wall once it was secured. The overall installation and finished look is beautiful. I am a pretty Advanced DIY but any novice or beginner can conquer this job and make it look professional. I went with a standard layout for a simple clean look.
May 2016 · Tools and Home Improvement · verified purchase