Renter Friendly Dollar Tree DIY

[@Crossword131]

NOTE: Shellac is not water-friendly. Use acrylic poly over acrylic paint.

[@Funkyz_1]

She had it laying around she said this tho "There's probably a better option"

[@Crossword131]

@@Funkyz_1 what is your point?

[@Crossword131]

@🫠leanora🫠 acrylic and latex (house paint) are the same basic thing. Both water soluble, and each forms a non-permiating layer on top of the wood. Oil, on the other hand absorbs into wood and is not water soluble. Acrylic and latex are both mutually friendly.

[@roopkd]

@@Crossword131 their point is that if someone else is doing it they can get the specific paint needed. She herself didn’t want to buy the new paint because she already had paint, so she prolly didn’t mind it.

[@Crossword131]

@@roopkd okaaaay... But MY point is that this is BAD ADVICE.

[@rideswithqueens3467]

The anxiety I got from watching you paint that directly on your countertop.

[@marikiemarie7622]

Just acrylic paint...it will peel right up.

[@rideswithqueens3467]

@@marikiemarie7622 oh thank you, I'm no type of artist so I was unaware

[@timkirby2005]

That’s probably latex paint so a wet rag will clean the counter right up

[@tarad6850]

Exactly!

[@traceyburris9930]

I felt it too

[@JessClare432]

Renters tip: if you ever need to repair holes or peeling paint when the wall isn’t standard white, peel off a small tiny colour swatch (about the size of a penny) and take it to the paint store to get colour matched. Home Depot colour matches for free and a sample pot is less than $10.

[@sunshinereborns5947]

Side Note: Take the swatch from behind the refrigerator, or the washer and dryer!

[@Niqua10023]

This is a smart idea. 💡

[@Foxyfeline99]

The pink 1950’s tile took me back to every LA apartment I ever had where the only thing upgraded was the rent every year.

[@daniellefender4143]

I lived in a house built in '39 and the bathroom had a pink tub with pink tile enclosure, 2 pink sinks, pink tile counter, a pink toilet, and pink tile floor. It was also a BIG bathroom. SO much pink.

[@scootermom1791]

Lol that is so true! I had an acquaintance who rented a home to tenants for several years. She made me extremely angry when she sat there and bragged about not replacing carpet, paint or anything else for years. Then, she had a tenant who had a dog who damaged some of the carpet, so this acquaintance of mine had no choice BUT to replace the carpet. But, get this: she made the tenant with the dog pay for it!! So, for all those years, this person rented the place out; never upgraded it; only has to pay property taxes once a year; made more than enough profit to upgrade the place then made her tenant pay to replace extremely old carpet used by who knows how many people in the past who had previously contributed to the wear and tear of the carpet. I was thinking that I wished I had enough money to buy a place to rent out. I wouldn't charge a renter for minor damages unless I the carpet has been recently replaced.

[@WildThyme69]

You should cut them so they mesh together! Like cut out the half tiles on the ends so it's all only full size tiles.

[@gooblegal817]

I've had these, only problem is the bump outs are hollow air pockets, so cutting them leaves an open gap. gluing it might work but I think that would make the shape a little awkward and might mess up the flow

[@WildThyme69]

@Patricia Rainey not cut out every tile, but cut out the half tiles on the ends so you can mesh pieces together, like puzzle pieces. The way she painted the grout around the half tiles draws attention to the fact that the tiles are different sizes and makes it look even more fake.

[@kookycoolauntkaryn5884]

@@WildThyme69 Patricia is correct about them getting ruined because these are hollow and I mean they come from dollar tree... that means their retail value is 1$.... their wholesale value is about 20 cents per pack so if you tried to make the1m staggered like a dove tail joint /interlocking puzzle you would ruin their structural integrity and I have these so I feel like some of the sticker paper will fall off too since it had nothing to keep it sealed to the faux brick... but if you were going to attach them a different way the puzzle joints would definitely make them look more real/natural!!!

[@noelledelez]

I cut them and made them perfectly shaped.. doesn’t look great the hollow middles suck. Don’t do it! I feel bad wasting a whole day of effort on that

[@nataliaturner4845]

Instead of cutting them, you could fill the gap between the half-tiles with caulk & paint over them. I think you would have to mount them first for that to work, so it might be a bit harder to do the painting & gloss finish on the wall instead of a table or counter, but I think the result would look better.

[@catcar8212]

Very clever adding in the grout lines. You did a great job. Enjoy your new kitchen!!🌷🌷🌷

[@EyeSmiteThee]

I’d be afraid those adhesive backs would mess up the existing paint and the landlord would charge me. I certainly applaud your creativity…. Hope those affordable stickers don’t cost you your deposit.

[@mscktt]

The adhesive is actually a cheap material so they don't really stick on permanently like the stronger adhesive strip. I want to do something like this for my bathroom backslash. I've seen some really creative DIYs on here and their removal demonstrations was actually really easy. 😊

[@MarioThemesong]

I came to say as a former maintenance tech of an apartment complex; cleaning up residue of glue/adhesive things like this usually involves having to mud a little to blend the layers of paint that get peeled off. The cheap stuff isn't so bad, but people all think "let's use "EASY REMOVE" 3M strips instead of nails! They'll thank us when they paint!.... Seriously, just use nails. On the other hand, another comment says specifically that these don't stick THAT well, so maybe not an issue. Good luck folks!

[@caseyjohnson6464]

FYI it does mess up the paint I know because we tried these and it didn't turn out like we wanted so when we removed them it pealed the paint bad

[@Herefortheteaandfood]

@@davidramey7186 that part

[@tmcgee1614]

I am a landlord of one rental and we want permission first. Just because you are renting doesn't give you the right to do whatever you want BUT the landlord needs to put that in the rental agreement

[@justtam779]

I wonder how long the adhesive on the back lasts.

[@navaskyy7764]

Very easy to add your own adhesive ontop if the qualtiy isnt to your liking

[@dyscea]

3M mounting tape for those white hooks r pretty good on the painted walls I’ve put them on. They hold until you pull the tab to release it and won’t damage the paint ... on the walls i’ve put them on. I don’t know how many years it’ll be before the adhesive becomes cement and a problem for clean up, but it’ll hold until you try to remove it 🤗

[@emilyadams9652]

A long time my aunt has this done two years ago with that same thing from the dollar store

[@marikiemarie7622]

Mine are still up after 9mths. Behind hot stove

[@fairytaleviola]

My parents had this kind of crap in the kitchen for 10 years now so I wouldn't worry haha

[@mirandascott8058]

I have never seen these in dollar free that’s awesome! Looks amazing

[@soimsha.]

Go to one that’s in a rich area

[@imaspecialgirllalala]

I love those but I’m scared I’m going to rip off the paint and then get charged for said paint peeling. We didn’t want to make holes in our last house, so we used mounting tape and when we were finally moving, the backing of the tape peeled off the paint from the wall 🥲 the paint was done very poorly anyway but it’s a fear of mine forever now.

[@poopoomcgee123]

Landlords always paint over the place when you leave it’s not an issue at all

[@imaspecialgirllalala]

@@poopoomcgee123 yes, but our friends were renting and had a tiny paint chip on the wall and they were charged an insane amount of money because their landlord said they “had to repaint the whole house now”. Not sure if that’s legal or if it’s just morally wrong to do to a good, reliable renter, but it scares me about the walls now too. Our last house we lived in, we got lucky because it was a military base but now we’re living off base so it just makes me nervous

[@RetroMonkey1999]

@@poopoomcgee123 I just moved a month ago due to my hubby getting a better job. We got charged $300 for a flake of paint coming off the wall due to a Command strip. The CAN ABSOLUTELY charge you for that.

[@soumyasharma832]

Before removing any adhesive it really helps if you blow dry it or blast it with a heat gun for a bit it softens it up, if it leaves a bit of a sticky residue you can just use a magic eraser on it

[@tuc1113]

I considered doing this but watched a few videos on removing these "tiles". Every single one took paint off, and not just tiny spots. The dollar store ones did the most damage to the wall. But even those that cost $10 and more did damage. They are absolutely NOT renter friendly.

[@samanthasmith2500]

A mirror above the sink would create a faux window effect

[@wayfarinstranger2444]

Great idea❤

[@cindybogart6062]

So very pretty!❣️

[@Benny_76]

For anyone complaining that the glue will pull of paint, wallpaper or drywall paper. It won't, when you remove it correctly Just heat the glue up with a hairdryer and wipe the remainings gently with IPA and it'll look as good as new

[@Ruby..lalala]

Not only amazing for renters but this is a great idea for people who don't have tiles and aren't willing to install them.

[@lisasargent2841]

I love this!!! It looks very pretty. Adds so much to a rental. Thank you so much for showing & sharing.🌷⚘

[@erinbanana22]

I love that this looks like 60s/70s style bath tile with that pink! It's great!

[@gooblegal817]

these stick way better and last longer if you hit them with a hair dryer or heat gun for a few seconds before sticking. it's never taken off paint for me, but I've only removed them twice

[@Midlife_Manical_Mayhem]

as someone who grew up in a pink kitchen (counters, appliances, sink, etc - it was the 70s and 80s) i can't say i love the look of this. my mom HATED our kitchen, but just never got around to redoing it. but i do appreciate your initiative to personalize your space in a rental.

[@Sassy_Alaskan]

I didn’t even know they had things like that. It looks amazing. I gotta get some.

[@janekiceniuk1578]

Don't run, I watch these videos & stop at the store to get it & 🤷.

[@teerich2011]

Dollar Tree has so many amazing things and each branch varies

[@margaretmodrovsky5607]

They do I go to that store ask the time.

[@sandeesanchez9696]

Looks like the 50's and 60's...Very beautiful 😍

[@EllehcoreDaiko]

Hot tip adding things like this to splash backs can void insurance (if the glue melts from the heat of the stove and the tiles fall down and start a fire)

[@Crossword131]

Backsplash, but solid point.

[@kelleydeclue4100]

There's something satisfying about watching someone do projects that you alone have not tackled because you are watching someone else do their projects!

[@tkj6557]

Fun fact! You'll destroy your walls when you go to remove those adhesive tiles. Painting the walls back to the original color would be far less expensive.

[@ThatsnewsTV]

That's a great idea. Even home owners can use this type of DIY technique to boost the look of their home.

[@deborah3112]

Saw these Dollar tree tiles on another channel one year later, peel and stick. They lifted after one year so I would use additional adhesive unless you want to change it often ...your kitchen looks nice !

[@SupremeCourt001]

So freaking cute! Good job!

[@me_TJ_MrB]

Try finding a dollar tree that has them. You can purchase on the website but the minimum amt you can purchase is 50 units.

[@jennifercarr9111]

Yeah I live in south Carolina and I shop at dollar tree at least once a week and of all the years I've been shopping there, I've never seen these. I would have already scooped them up lol

[@emilee3151]

@@jennifercarr9111 I live in Charleston and we have a whole wall of them. Idk where in SC you are but if you’re ever this way you should grab some!

[@jennifercarr9111]

@@emilee3151 I'm in Myrtle Beach 😊

[@josiahmycousin]

Never seen those in Fl, lol, but i'll sure benlooking now

[@judeiz2203]

The end product came out perfectly! Congratulations on a job well done. I'm enjoying your channel very much, especially the renter friendly projects and DIY projects and let's not forget, anything that comes from Dollar Tree. 😁

[@Chevynova88]

Wow! Such small thing made such a big improvement and pop of color!

[@ChanCassiMeowMix]

Thanks for sharing this! I've been wanting to spice up my kitchen a bit and this is a great idea for a backsplash.

[@victoriastaeps3692]

THANK YOU for this AWESOME 👍 IDEA 💡....!

[@annigard8]

Looks beautiful! When I go to our local store and find these sticker tyles, I look at the price and think "Wohoaa, that's almost as expensive as the real thing!". May as well go buy the real thing innit. I do appreciate your adventurous side though, it does look very nice!

[@14ToeBeans]

These are at Dollar Tree

[@dianahoward9325]

WOW !!! LOOKS AMAZING !!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING !🤗

[@amlsrh]

That turned out awesome. Makes me glad my hubby paints for a living.

[@denniswargo4184]

When you try to take it off it does more damage than painting would have

[@Herefortheteaandfood]

Dollar tree adhesive isn’t harsh. You can always use poster putty. If there is damage… just touch it up.

[@meadowsmama9423]

@@Herefortheteaandfood these can peel off paint from my experience and some landlords / rental agency’s do not allow you to paint and you’ll be charged for damages

[@kavami11jams30]

Use a hot hair dryer to get it off when you need to move out!

[@Herefortheteaandfood]

@@meadowsmama9423 duh

[@Groovysmokes23]

@@meadowsmama9423 or if you use your brain and heat it up. Same way you would remove almost any other strong adhesive

[@innocentlife2346]

The brick color of the wallpaper 🧱 would've went great for the background bringing out the kitchen accessories 🙂

[@anonymouse755]

As a land lord, if you want to do little things like this and it improves the house most of us with say yes and happily negotiate. So it's worth a try. One of my tenants wanted to swap the stepping stones in our back yard for a concrete path, we agreed and negotiated and we split the cost of materials. Most land lords would rather a tenant who wants to make the space their home rather than just somewhere to live.

[@slinkyjoe3799]

Small tip, landlords are supposed to have places repainted between residents anyway. Typically speaking I won't charge for paint, unless you actually damage drywall, your fine.

[@advictoriams]

Is the renter allowed to do those kind of repairs themselves if they're able to?

[@samfanhellyeah]

Love seeing little vids like this im so clueless when it comes to decorating

[@janicejohnson6438]

Nice, and so easy! And cheap!

[@SyracuseIsOranges]

Whoa and it came with towels, utensils and everything!

[@alohatvj]

Looks Pretty Amazing 👌 👏 🙀

[@estheticallypleasing8468]

All of y’all are being haters 😂🤣🤣🤣 THIS IS SO CUTE!!!!! Running out to grab some now. Thanks for the vid!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AA-vr8ve]

For anyone that wants the name of this- it's called backsplash, you can buy actual (expensive) tiles for it as well.

[@Mr.Wiggles445]

My neighbor just did this. She said she bought a case of 50 and they were $1 each. She did the whole kitchen. Looks really nice

[@lolnobodycares7765]

"let me do all this cool stuff super casually and act like it's nothing" like, honey, that's amazing, start acting like it ❤️

[@timothinking9855]

Paint an accent wall and paint back to white when you move.

[@EileenMCruz]

Love it!!!😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰

[@Kd33_art]

I love how your kitchen turned out!! Super cute!!💟💟💟

[@elizabethc3842]

If you cut those and fit the rectangles together in the brick pattern it will look so much better so you can't tell it's just squares.

[@gypsybelle4757]

Love your grout detailing idea!

[@jomama5186]

Beautiful color!

[@NdnUrbanCat]

So simple, as are most brilliant ideas. Thanks!!!

[@danadavis6097]

That's beautiful. You are super creative. 🤗❤️

[@BDK0624]

Great idea!!!!

[@dlane7539]

Thats adorable. Wish I could find those tiles at our dollar tree..id love to do in our laundry room.

[@mistyjordan7147]

Thank you for sharing your temporary ideas for your kitchen. 🥰💯🤗

[@melz6019]

It looks as good as it cost. Keep in mind, you get what you pay for!

[@bjspranger]

Genius! Thank you!!

[@Annabee399]

Beautiful! ❤🙏🏾

[@neveahmoorer3498]

Beautiful ❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@idkimnotfunny3612]

Oh I love the colour! It's also the colour the tiles in my bathroom have ❤

[@josietwilightwilliams7402]

Nice turn out

[@abigaildunn5169]

I love that idea thank you

[@clownshark_]

I cant imagine living in an apartment nice enough that they dont allow you to put head sized holes through the wall with zero repercussion let alone make it look nicer. Edit: like my town doesnt even know what a security deposit is or damages 🥴

[@WeedGrandma]

I would've used an exacto knife to make the pieces fit together before I put them on the wall but that's just me 🤷🏽‍♀️ Still 10/10 would try

[@caprisun6910]

Its cute. This style was popular in the 70s and 80s

[@kareemahfrank-shakir7149]

That was very helpful! Thank you

[@katherinemolinari6305]

Wow so pretty n cheerful

[@chigirl8674]

Not gone lie.... I was expecting more💯

[@judyl.761]

That pinkish color cracks me up - what’s old is new again. That’s straight out of the 60s.

[@leannlucas9512]

Very pretty! I love your living room!

[@tabithatierney6512]

This is super cute!

[@jeaniebradshaw4867]

Job well done❤️💛🌹🌼🌻🌈🌷😀

[@sashafierce183]

Stunning!

[@ResidentMngr]

Smart! Very smart!!! 🤶👍

[@unezsimpkins9107]

Cuteness overload😊😊😊😊😊

[@k.g.m.254]

I'd like this in greys or browns. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MultiLisa10]

That is so supercute!!!

[@WilliamSaar-tv1ru]

I love me some dollar tree items

[@anitarogers4146]

Thank you for telling me how to fix this. I got these they were horrible because they didn't match up correctly. I wasted so much money on this. I will try it to see how long it will last

[@faithm9284]

Adorable!

[@FionaPGT]

Okay, i usually hate most (not all, most) of these home makeover shit. But i love this one

[@lillianlopez2691]

Really COOL ideas🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@jordanlever7857]

What a great idea!

[@redranger78web21]

Absolutely wonderful. Looks great, great job,👍👍🤗

[@josey.bri.v4492]

Your house is so whimsical and chic , it's my Sims 4 home decor dream every time I see a finished video.

[@roderickfernandez5382]

Imagination is worth more than money absolutely fantastic job I think I might do it myself

[@carolinecarter7276]

Very pretty 🌼💐🌹🌸🌺🌻🌷

[@lukaduka21]

Awesome. Cool video. Thank you

[@marytaha2448]

Very very very creative very cute I like it

[@jaydak99]

That adhesive will destroy the pain and texture on the wall. You would do less damage just painting the wall, then painting it back to original color.

[@amandal2201]

Thank you so much!!! I'm doing this

[@leslieschmitt7749]

Brilliant!

[@harper_kingsle]

Impressive video, you've got a gift!

[@judysutton6273]

Great Idea!!!

[@ginnicronin4916]

I would love to see how you attach them to your wall. Mine split apart, and I don’t know how to get it to fit around an outlet. I don’t know why the back comes off so easily. Maybe it’s supposed to come off but I still don’t know how you attach it. Thanks. Great video.

[@sylviamurphy1095]

That was such a good idea 💡💡💡💡❤

[@annic7995]

Brilliant idea!

[@cassandradays5720]

Thank You you've saved me a lot of work but it's hard to catch them in there😊