Want to refresh the look of a kitchen without spending a lot of time and money? Install peel-and-stick vinyl tiles as a backsplash to the wall below the cabinets that join the surface of the countertop. This is a quick-fix solution and easy job that protects the wall surface, often prone to splashes of food or sauce during food preparation. These easy-to-apply tiles come in 12-inch squares with a peel-away backing in a nice selection of colors and designs. You’ll find them sold online and at home centers.
To install a 10-foot-long, 2-foot-wide backsplash with these tiles, a handyman will charge $980, which includes labor and material. You can buy the materials, do it yourself for $340 and save 65 percent. If your backsplash area has many electrical outlets or window framing to cut around, consider hiring out the job to a contractor who has the tools needed.
