I used these tiles on my step risers. Definitely gives them character. Once I got the hang of it, install was relatively simple. After a few tries including cutting my finger with my utility knife, I channeled my wallpaper experiences from 20 years ago which included getting out my wallpaper install tools. Once I started using these, life was simpler. I also switched to using my kitchen shears to do the cutting. As someone pointed out, peeling the back off was not easy. One box peeled easier than the other. Probably doubled my install time just trying to peel the backs off. I eventually preserved.