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Kitchen tile backsplash installer
Posted on 8/7/19 at 7:51 pm
Posted on 8/7/19 at 7:51 pm
Any recommendations for a tile backsplash install in the BR area?
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Posted on 8/7/19 at 7:54 pm to HighRoller
I don’t have any recommendations but what kind of tile are you installing?
I just did a basic subway tile myself and it was super easy
I just did a basic subway tile myself and it was super easy
Posted on 8/7/19 at 8:05 pm to CottonWasKing
Ours is basically the same. 3x9 glass tile. We thought about trying ourselves but weren’t feeling too confident.
Posted on 8/7/19 at 8:47 pm to HighRoller
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Ours is basically the same. 3x9 glass tile. We thought about trying ourselves but weren’t feeling too confident.
It’s really not difficult at all. I have pretty much no skill when it comes to either carpentry or brick laying and outside of one spot where the forgot to put a spacer and fricked the spacing it it looks good.
It turned out to be a pretty fun little project
Posted on 8/7/19 at 9:21 pm to HighRoller
Richard with Shamrock Flooring did both flooring and backsplash work for us. Good pricing and did a really good job with both.
He has a Facebook page under Shamrock Flooring LLC
He has a Facebook page under Shamrock Flooring LLC
Posted on 8/7/19 at 10:32 pm to HighRoller
Jenkins did ours and I’m happy with it.
Posted on 8/8/19 at 5:44 am to HighRoller
It super easy. Do it yourself.
Posted on 8/8/19 at 7:05 am to HighRoller
Thanks for replies. Might make it a weekend project.
Posted on 8/8/19 at 7:15 am to Eureeka181
Jenkins Tile in BR closed up shop several months ago.
Posted on 8/8/19 at 9:24 am to HighRoller
I did mine a few months ago. 0 experience. Learned a couple tough lessons along the way, but it's mostly just small flaws that only I notice. Biggest thing is just make sure you're 100% on your plan, design, spacing, etc. before starting. Don't want to put up half a wall and realize you should've done something differently or that it's not going to go around an appliance, corner, cabinet, or whatever correctly.
I enjoyed it mostly, other than the grouting. I hated grouting.
One last factor is what's your timeline? If you do it yourself with no experience and can only work on it during the weekends, it might mean your kitchen is a mess for several weeks. A pro might have it done in one day.
I enjoyed it mostly, other than the grouting. I hated grouting.
One last factor is what's your timeline? If you do it yourself with no experience and can only work on it during the weekends, it might mean your kitchen is a mess for several weeks. A pro might have it done in one day.
Posted on 8/8/19 at 9:36 am to HighRoller
Same as other responses. Did it myself with zero experience and turned out great. Had to buy a small tile saw. Also had to install fiber board on some runs so my only advice is to make sure the wall, fiber board, etc is all straight or else you’ll see some waves when standing at certain angles. Good luck.
Posted on 8/8/19 at 11:22 am to Neauxla_Tiger
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other than the grouting. I hated grouting.
God grouting was an absolute pain in the arse. Messy as frick and a pain in the arse to get completely clean
Posted on 8/8/19 at 11:23 am to HighRoller
It's not too difficult, but hiring someone will make the job better than what you would do.
Posted on 8/9/19 at 11:42 pm to HighRoller
Posted on 8/10/19 at 6:07 am to MNCscripper
Thanks for link
Posted on 8/12/19 at 10:11 am to HighRoller
My countertop folks recommended Wade Prescott for backsplash
225-806-8765
225-806-8765
Posted on 8/12/19 at 9:14 pm to SurfOrYak
Wow, I had no idea. Guess we won’t be using them for our next project...
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