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Installing back splash yourself
Posted on 8/2/18 at 8:58 am
Posted on 8/2/18 at 8:58 am
Anyone ever done this and if so how difficult is it? I would imagine making the cuts is the most difficult part. I also see peel and stick back splash is available which I assume means no mortar.
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Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:00 am to Brazos
It's not hard. Cuts are the hardest part, especially with mosaic tile.
I didn't trust the stick on mat stuff
I didn't trust the stick on mat stuff
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:04 am to Brazos
What the big box stores sell and what "should" be used are two different stories.
So you are looking at doing the mosaic small pieces are mesh I assume?
So you are looking at doing the mosaic small pieces are mesh I assume?
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:04 am to Brazos
Dont cut the mosaic yourself. I bought the sheets of tile(non stick on kind) and used mortar to install in my kitchen. The sheets can be cut to size of backsplash. I also used tiles that look distressed with small hairlines cracks to catch light from new overheads I installed.
You are an OT poster. Get it done.
You are an OT poster. Get it done.
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:05 am to Brazos
assuming you are not doing a herringbone or chevron pattern its not thats hard. Don't use peel & stick it will show every wave in the wall and look cheap. At least with thinset you can level the backsplash. also make it easy on yourself and use premix grout for such small surface area. Take your time
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:06 am to Brazos
It’s not hard. Just be patient and do it right.
ETA. Dont use peel and stick
ETA. Dont use peel and stick
This post was edited on 8/2/18 at 9:08 am
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:07 am to Brazos
its not that hard. the cuts are the only difficult part.
This post was edited on 8/2/18 at 9:08 am
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:12 am to Brazos
Buy or borrow a cheap tile cutter. Doing this with snippers will look like shite.
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:16 am to Brazos
I would go and watch various YouTube videos. I'm sure people have their own way of doing things and what products that they recomend. I'm about to be doing the same thing in a few weeks after I strip and repaint cabinets.
I would buy some tile and practice on a price of board before you go for it. Just remember to put on some music, keep a calm and clear head, and don't rush.
If you do it right the first time you won't have to go back and do it again. It might be easier to cut corners and cost, but in a year or two it needs to be redone, the savings don't matter anymore.
I would buy some tile and practice on a price of board before you go for it. Just remember to put on some music, keep a calm and clear head, and don't rush.
If you do it right the first time you won't have to go back and do it again. It might be easier to cut corners and cost, but in a year or two it needs to be redone, the savings don't matter anymore.
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:20 am to baldona
I don't think it's going to be small pieces. I'm hoping it's subway because I assume that's the easiest.
I'm glad I posted this because I didn't know the peel and stick would show waves.
I'm glad I posted this because I didn't know the peel and stick would show waves.
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:20 am to Brazos
Nailed it.
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:23 am to Tiger2287
Just rent a nice saw would be my recommendation. Should cost under $100.
If you have a grinder, you can get a tile blade for it for $20. You can rent a grinder for like $50 for the weekend.
Using the same tools a professional will use is half the battle in making it look nice. Don't skimp on the tools or your final product will suffer. I've learned the hard way over and over.
If you have a grinder, you can get a tile blade for it for $20. You can rent a grinder for like $50 for the weekend.
Using the same tools a professional will use is half the battle in making it look nice. Don't skimp on the tools or your final product will suffer. I've learned the hard way over and over.
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:25 am to Brazos
It's not hard, but it takes time. Not sure how much you are doing, but it took me a full weekend. Buy at least an extra 10% for all your f'd up cuts.
Double check everything and every once in a while, take a step back and look at your work. I got halfway done with one wall and realized it was all screwed up when I looked at it from far away and had to redo it.
Double check everything and every once in a while, take a step back and look at your work. I got halfway done with one wall and realized it was all screwed up when I looked at it from far away and had to redo it.
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:25 am to Brazos
It's not hard, but when you finish you will see all of the mistakes you made and wish you had a second chance. It's an easy job, but experience makes it look better.
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:30 am to Broke
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Buy or borrow a cheap tile cutter. Doing this with snippers will look like shite.
This. IF you have a Harbor Freight near you go buy a $60 tile wetsaw. I bought one and for new construction I did about 400 sqft of bathroom floors, did subway tile over a couple of shower inserts in guest rooms, did our backsplash, and what finally killed it was I used it to cut brick to build around a fireplace (it still finished the job though)
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:32 am to SUB
I have around 60 sq feet to do. That can change though because there is talk of bringing the backsplash up around the two kitchen windows by the sink to make an accent wall. That would look amazing but it would also double the sq feet.
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:34 am to PCRammer
Using a cheap tile wetsaw is easy but DO NOT use a cheap blade. Spend the extra to get the best blade possible.
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:34 am to Brazos
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That can change though because there is talk of bringing the backsplash up around the two kitchen windows by the sink to make an accent wall. That would look amazing but it would also double the sq feet.
From my experience, if you have the money, do it now and get it over with. If it's not that big of a deal, don't.
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:35 am to Brazos
I used subway tile with a mix of mosaic. Make sure you plan out the use of any bullnose tiles (for the edges) and the depth of you outlets.
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:36 am to Brazos
Reading the thread it's best to call a pro unless you have a free month on your hands.
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