self-stick

Sometimes self-stick·ing

[self-stik]

adjective

1. having a surface coated or treated to stick to another surface without the use of glue or moisture; self-adhesive.

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-stick¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

One of her daughters left a self-stick note on the front door congratulating her for escaping homelessness.

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To remove self-stick vinyl tiles from concrete, Armstrong recommends using a heat gun or hair dryer to warm the tiles.

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If the idea of covering the damaged area or adding a second style of tile doesn’t suit you, you can achieve a like-new, uniform look by covering the existing tile with a second layer of self-stick tiles.

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Install new self-stick tiles as if you were putting down an initial layer — except you’ll need to stagger the grid, so the edges of the new tiles are at least six inches away from the edges in the first layer.

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Q: I installed Armstrong Solarian 12-inch self-stick vinyl tile on our basement cement floor about 15 years ago.

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