Cheap Kitchen Backsplash

Still working on the kitchen redo. I wanted a back splash that was easy and cheap to install. I wanted something that looked retro'ish (Is that a word?) We have family visiting from out of state this weekend, so I didn't want to take on a huge project. What to do......what to do?

While shopping the kitchen aisle at a local discount department store I stopped when I seen some funky fun contact paper. hmmmmmmmmm' could it work? Worth a try at just $1.99 a roll. I purchased two rolls.





Photo of contact paper and kitchen back splash (or lack there of). I washed the walls and started working away.





Before

After



If you look above the window you can see I added some of the paper at the top.
(Note to self, buy new curtains).

Not bad for less than $5. It's easily removed, so if I tire of it anytime soon it's no big deal.

The great thing about using the contact paper is you can reposition it while hanging. I do have a few wrinkles in the paper here and there, nothing that noticeable. I did this in less than 30 minutes. I would suggest having someone helping you or cutting the paper in smaller sections, to make applying to wall and smoothing out easier.

Have a happy day

Kris