AROIC16" X 135" Contact Paper for Countertops Waterproof, Granite Gray/White Marble Wallpaper Paper Peel and Stick, Marble Contact for Kitchen Countertops, Cabinet and Bathroom, PVC Easily Removable

I live in a rental home that has some pretty outdated features, especially in the kitchen. Was searching for ways to upgrade without permanently changing anything that were also within the realm of my abilities as someone who doesn’t really know what they’re doing, ever, but loves to DIY anyway. Definitely recommend this!This contact paper was easy to install with just myself doing it. Has good adhesion except for on the underside of the counters, but I don’t blame the contact paper for that. It’s heavily porous under there and not much would stick to it (nothing a little hot glue dabs didnt fix though!). Went on smoothly but I would definitely recommend a few things that I’ll list below. It’ll make it all so much easier! Also, a helper would speed things along but I was able to manage on my own. Hardest thing is to line up the seams. What I did was pick just a bit of the backing off of one corner of my pre-cut piece, line it up and then start smoothing back from there. The print doesn’t line up perfectly, but I kept everything going the same direction even if I had to cut awkward pieces since that’s what a big old slab of marble would look like. Overall turned out very nice!Here’s some things I found helpful;1) get a wallpaper smoother kit. They usually recommend one when you’re looking at this product. I bought an eight dollar kit on Amazon and that felt lined smoother and stick cutter thing came in clutch for sure. You could use a credit card but I felt that anything remotely sharp would tear this paper while installing since you’re tugging and trying to get a super smooth finish.2) bust out the hair dryer or, if you’ve got one handy, a heat gun. That is absolutely necessary to get the paper to form seamlessly to corners or around the ledge of the counter. I used the low setting and once the paper heats up it’s almost like shrink wrap around the edges.3) use a kitchen degreaser and scrubbie on your counters before installing. I used 409 and a scrub daddy, let it soak for about five minutes, and then wiped it down. I definitely noticed the difference between the surfaces that I knew I got super clean versus the ones I rushed on. I also used a scraper that I had around the house to lightly go over each area I was about to work on to get rid of any particles that were stubbornly clinging to the old surface. Trust me, you can see every imperfection if you miss something. I laid one piece down over a teeny tiny spec of paint that was there from a good old landlord-special paint job and it was very visible. Had to pull it up, scrape, and lay it back down for that flawless finish.4) caulk around the sink and the edges (like where your backsplash and surface meets) to not only help it stay dry under the paper but to also give it just a liiiitle bit more realism. I know it’s obviously contact paper when you look at it, but from far away it’s serving a pretty good marble impression for me. I got a cheap caulk gun from Walmart and some kitchen/bath Dap caulk. It was a struggle since caulking is apparently not in my wheelhouse of talents, but a guy on YouTube said to spray Invisible Glass down after you do your caulk line and that definitely helped with keeping the caulk from sticking to what I didn’t want it to stick to when I was doing the finger swipe thing.5) if you have appliances on your counter tops that produce heat go ahead and snag some heat resistant silicone pads (you can see the one I have under my air fryer). Of course contact paper is nowhere near as hardy as a regular kitchen-grade surface, so I’ll really have to take care of this stuff. I got some trivets from Walmart as well because you do not want to set a hot pot or skillet down on this paper.6) be generous with your measurements. I bought two rolls even though technically, based on my super accurate (not!) calculations I’d need one roll. I’m glad I got another though because I messed up in some areas and had to redo or I cut pieces too short in my rush to get everything installed. Now I have more on deck for when this gets worn out, and I can replace easily. And it will wear out; the corner that I always bump into in the morning is already starting to peel a little. Thinking of slapping some UV clear topcoat nail polish on that corner to help with longevity.A word on the two rolls though!!! —there is a marked difference between the first rolls color and the second (see my image with the air fryer). One is stark white and very opaque while the other is a grayer hue and more translucent. Worked out fine for me for the most part because the air fryer covers up the majority of that section and my counter tops were white prior to installation. Something to be mindful of though! Had to use the greyer hued roll on a little elevated portion of my counters, but as long as it’s not side by side you really can’t tell the color difference is off from a distance.Overall you can’t beat this stuff for what it does and what it cost. My kitchen looks just a bit more modern and brighter and I Can remove this easily (it does come up and I didn’t experience any sticky residue when I was fixing sections) when I move out. I also did a peel and stick backsplash and threw some darker shade Briwax on the cabinets to really transform the space. You can see the change in the before and after pictures!

I'm very impressed with the look, feel, and performance of this contact paper. My husband and I had to tag-team the install, but it was worth the combined effort. It is surprisingly durable and stands up to daily wiping and to the low to moderate levels of activity on my countertops, kitchen table, and microwave cart.

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Great, easy to install, looks great for the price! Renter friendly!

Wrinkles and tears very easily

Paper is super easy to use. You can see a bit of overlay up close but from afar it’s not very noticeable. It’s pretty forgiving but once it crinkles together it’s not going to snap back. I did have a few air bubbles I didn’t get out correctly so they crinkled together when I went to smooth them out during the application process. I just ripped the piece off and started with a new piece. I used a credit card to smooth out and lay the paper. I used about a roll and two feet of a second roll for my kitchen. I also culked around my sink after application. The only negative thing I would have to say is the edges aren’t super straight. If you want a precise finish with little to no overlay I’d suggest cutting the edges before applying. I didn’t notice it until I was halfway done. I thought I just kept laying it a off.

If you want glossy marble contact paper, this is it. The down side is that it’s not so easy to remove and stick again because once removed it will leave some of the adhesive on the surface so it’s no longer smooth until you clean it. It is good that it has strong adhesive. Careful when cutting because it does tear rather easily in spite of their review of their product.

Loved this product..I give it a big high 5.

I liked this item at first but it ended up peeling…I would appreciate if another roll was sent to me as I like the product and would like to fix the peels

Good product. Could be a little sticker and roll could be bigger. But otherwise good.

This is a wonderful product that will definitely last.