International Builders' Show Product Preview: Aspect peel-and-stick metal tiles

In tough economic times, the appeal of inexpensive upgrades you can do yourself is obvious. And in the kitchen, jazzing up your backsplashes is one project we've suggested. While stainless steel or copper might provide the look you want, working with those materials, which come in sheets or as ceiling tiles, can be an expensive and difficult job.

ACP has introduced Aspect Metal Tiles, a DIY product that you apply to primed drywall, plywood, paneling, or clean, smooth tile, according to the manufacturer. The 3x6-inch peel-and-stick tiles are available in brushed-stainless, brushed-bronze, and brushed-copper (shown) styles with either vertical or horizontal graining. They're made of two-sided aluminum sheets covering a solid-polymer core and, claims ACP, 60 percent of the material used to make the tile is recycled. The tiles, available at Lowe's and through the manufacturers' Web site later this month, cost $20 per square foot, or about $300 for a 10-foot-long x 18-inch-high backsplash.—Celia Kuperszmid Lehrman

Comments

[Michael]

I would think twice before installing this in a nice kitchen. Like so many stainless finished products out there today it simply looks cheap. It looks like laminate and really has no depth.

[Pamela]

I disagree. I like the sleek look on some of the applications and think with a little creativity it could really be stunning. I'll be watching to see if they get a version with smaller tiles.

[property Turkey]

Like so many stainless finished products out there today it simply looks cheap

[Maria]

International builder's show good product. I love these product.

[Maria]

thank you very much for posting this.

[amanda]

I was going to install glass mosaics, but these look just as good with no grout to clean. This is huge for anyone that actually cooks in their kitchen! In regards to any those who mentioned these tiles look cheap, I must mention they look fantastic with my Viking range and Valculine cabinets.