‘It’s a cheap fix that looks anything but’ woman raves transforming kitchen with £5.90 DIY & it’s cheaper on AliExpress
WANT to change the look of your kitchen but without forking out a fortune?
One savvy homeowner shared how they did it with a £5.90 buy from Amazon.
In a video which has since gone viral with 79,000 likes, Eva Catherine showed how she changed the wall from being a bland white to having stylish tiles.
Instead of paying for pricey tiles, she used stick-on ones that she picked up online.
The self-adhesive, peel and stick tiles cost $37.98 (£29.49) for a pack of five sheets, which works out at £5.90 per sheet of 12 tiles.
If you want to save even more cash, Ali Express has a version of the sheets for £1.55.
On her @evaacatherine account, she showed how she had opted for a stylish grey colour, but there were lots of options available, including dark green and pink.
She wrote: “I tricked everyone with this DIY.
“Not to be dramatic, but this peel & stick tile changed my life.
“They hold up amazingly and don’t peel paint.”
And the best part was she could do the DIY herself and didn’t need to pay someone to help.
Eva continued: “No contractors, no chaos—just a weekend, a vision, and a seriously gorgeous kitchen.”
They are also renter-friendly, according to Eva, who said: “They do peel back off if you want to remove them.”
She explained that she had saved thousands from not installing new tiles, which is particularly savvy as she has plans to gut her “ugly” kitchen.
Eva shared: “A temporary fix that looks anything but—until the full reno kicks off with new counters and a slab backsplash.”
She added that you can stick the tiles over existing ones if you already have them but want to change the look.
The home owner shared: “Just clean your old tile really well first to make sure the new tile sticks.”
Not only do the tiles look good, but Eva said they have been up for a year now and there have been no issues with heat from cooking.
The tile description states that the tiles can be used in your kitchen or your bathroom and claims they will “simplify your life.”
10 DIY hacks for under £1 each
These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money
Homemade Air Freshener:
Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh.
Upcycled Tin Can Planters:
Clean and paint empty tin cans to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants.
Custom Phone Stand:
Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint.
DIY Lip Scrub:
Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container.
Personalised Bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch.
Decorative Mason Jars:
Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders.
Easy Cable Organiser:
Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape.
Magnetic Spice Jars:
Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage.
Handmade Coasters:
Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom coasters.
Natural All-Purpose Cleaner:
Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Use it to clean surfaces around your home.
It adds: “No more messy, time-consuming and nerve wracking tile installations with grout or glue. “Effortless DIY, easy to follow instructions included!”
People were impressed at how amazing the transformation looked, and rushed to the comments of Eva’s video.
One said: “Love peel and stick backsplash! Looks so good.”
Another added: “Omg that elevated the space SO well!!”