When your kitchen feels outdated or tired, one of the best places a DIY’er can make a change is the backsplash. Updating your backsplash can completely change the look of your kitchen and make it feel like new again. Hate the thought of making a mess tearing out your old backsplash? These kitchen backsplash ideas are ones that you can use right over the old tile! That means no messy kitchen tile demo, no risking damaging the drywall in an effort to tear out the old backsplash, and a quick and cheap project. So use one of these ideas to make your kitchen look new again, and adapt one of these DIY backsplash ideas to cover your tile with something brand new!
Easy DIY Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
The first thing that comes to my mind when it comes to covering up an old backsplash is stick on tile. There are lots of different options out there, and plenty of ways to DIY a good stick-on backsplash, so take a look below for some ideas.
1. Stick-On Backsplash Over Tile
If you want the easiest way to cover a tile backsplash, then check out tile stickers or decals. Specifically made to cover tile, they are easy to apply and look amazing! Photo by QuadroStyle. They also have a how-to available at their site.
2. Wooden DIY Backsplash
I love this wooden DIY backsplash from ‘The Cozy Home Chronicles‘. They got their inspiration for this project from an Ikea display! Pay attention to their instructions on sealing this. If you plan to do this backsplash project over existing tile, you will have to make some modifications. Use liquid nails, and pay attention to the spacing to see if your tile and grout lines show through. If they do, simply make the spaces smaller, or eliminate them altogether.
3. Peel and stick backsplash over existing tile
‘HGTV’ has some great kitchen backsplash ideas on how you can use peel-and-stick tiles to go over your old backsplash! Here’s another tutorial from ‘Smart Tiles’.
4. DIY Brick Paneling Backsplash
Brick paneling is an incredible way to make a real statement with your backsplash. Perfect for industrial or farmhouse kitchens, this tutorial from Joyful Derivatives is exactly what your kitchen needs!
KITCHEN BACKSPLASH IDEAS WITH WHITE CABINETS
Looking for a backsplash that will complement your white cabinets beautifully? Here are some great options, and they’re all pretty easy DIY projects!
Pallet Wall DIY Backsplash
Want a pallet wall look, without the upkeep? Katie from “Bower Power‘ did this laminate backsplash update that looks just like the real thing! Now they installed this over drywall with nails, but it could be modified to use liquid nails over existing tiles. You could then use nails once you reached a height above your existing backsplash. The best thing about this project is that these walls just wipe clean, thanks to the laminate finish. Oh, and she got them on sale!
Painted Tile Backsplash
If you have a boring old backsplash that you want to cover, consider updating it with paint instead. This kitchen backsplash idea from ‘Martha’ will take your plain Jane white tile backsplash into custom look territory!
DIY SUBWAY TILE BACKSPLASH
Paint is one of the cheapest decorating materials you can use to redo a backsplash. ‘Two Feet First’ shows us how to do a $30 faux subway tile backsplash with paint! This is a great option for those of us who have that short little excuse for a backsplash which is really just an extension of our countertop. They show you how to remove your laminate backsplash like they did, but according to them, you can just paint right over it too!
Accent Tile Backsplash
If you already have a tile backsplash that is in good shape, and you just hate the color or pattern, then learn how to paint a tile backsplash from ‘A Beautiful Mess‘.
Budget DIY Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
We get it – you don’t have a lot of cash to invest in your DIY backsplash project. That’s ok! Here are some super-affordable options that don’t compromise on quality or end product. You’ll love them!
Faux Tin Backsplash
Tin was once a very expensive building material, but now there are alternatives that give you the look without the price. The good thing about a metal backsplash is that it will hide tile and grout lines from the old backsplash, and can be adhered pretty easily with liquid nails or another adhesive. This is a PVC tile with an aluminum finish that you can purchase in large tiles, and then just attach to cover your old backsplash, from ‘Home Depot‘.
Industrial Chic DIY Backsplash
Loving’ this corrugated metal backsplash makeover for a more modern farmhouse/ industrial look. This was uploaded by a Pinterest user, but this material can be bought at most home improvement stores and trimmed with tin snips. Remember to slightly overlap each panel, then attach with adhesive. This is such a fun industrial way to cover a tile backsplash!
Modern Plywood DIY Backsplash
I love the modern, minimalist look of this DIY plywood backsplash redo from ‘Stylizimo‘. Plywood is an inexpensive but popular material in modern design, and this black-painted version gives it elegance and a touch of drama. You can cover your existing tile backsplash with the plywood, adhere it with Liquid Nails, then paint it any color you wish!
