19 Tips for Installing your Tile Backsplash

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A little planning goes a long way when it comes to installing your tile backsplash. Picking the right materials, using a laser level, and measuring out the correct spacing will make this DIY job look professional. Let us know below if you went a different direction; using bullnose tiles instead of metal edging/edge trim, flat tiles instead of beveled, or a tile saw instead of an angle grinder. Stay tuned for a follow up video where we apply the grout and apply silicone to the corners.
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@makeitjoyful 3 ай бұрын

These are great tips. Commentary was great too. Thank you!

@practicalhomeprojects 3 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@aarontodd746 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the detail!

@elancarmel735 10 ай бұрын

great video, i'm new to tiling and starting a kitchen project. thanks for the tips!

@practicalhomeprojects 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MikeL-vu7jo 3 ай бұрын

Thanks !

@domenickesposito2384 Жыл бұрын

In laying out tile, always find center of the run. The center line will be the center of the tile or between tiles for a standard running bond pattern. Metal trim edging also works nicely as a full border against cabinets and countertops. Prime the walls before using mastic, you don't want to mastic right over drywall compound.

@practicalhomeprojects Жыл бұрын

Good ideas, Thanks!

@vix2140 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful 3.39 in re inner corner

@jk12428 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Dude

@practicalhomeprojects 16 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

@TimStJohn-xp8rv 4 ай бұрын

What do you do if the countertops are 1/2 inch off from end to end to the bottom of the cabinets?

@practicalhomeprojects 3 ай бұрын

Hey Tim. I recommend using a laser level to make the tiles straight even if the counters aren't. Start with the lowest end, and as you work towards the higher end, you can shave off the bottom of each tile as you go along. This will be less noticeable than leaving a big gap where the counter is lower. Best of luck!

@CBBC435 6 ай бұрын

Adhesive or modified thinset? I guess you use adhesive if tiling over drywall. I'm using cement backer board so I guess I use modified thinset. I recall, that's what the backer board manufacturer said.

@practicalhomeprojects 5 ай бұрын

Hi there. Countertops are considered a dry area, so we used an acrylic adhesive like MAPEI Type 1 Ceramic Tile Mastic on painted drywall. Mastic is premixed and an easier consistency to work with, however it takes longer to fully cure. For any wet areas like a bathroom, you'll want to use concrete based materials like cement board and thinset.

@DanielHernandez-sp8vq 3 ай бұрын

Seeing your niche trowel handle full of mastic drive me crazy. Also when installing schluter since is small using a margine trowel works way better also you didn’t polish your cuts that drive crazy as well.