How To Install Subway Tile 🛠 Installing TILE BACKSPLASH for the FIRST TIME

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4 жыл бұрын

Learn how to install a glass mosaic subway tile backsplash from a beginner's perspective! I've completed my first tile backsplash installation, let me show you all of the tips and tricks I found along the way. Thanks to Lowe's for sponsoring this : bit.ly/TileAtLowes
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Schluter Edge Trim : www.lowes.com/pd/Schluter-Sys...
MAPEI Premix Grout. Pearl Gray : www.lowes.com/pd/MAPEI-Keraca...
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Vent Hood : www.lowes.com/pd/IMPERIAL-6-i...
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Tile Saw : www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-7-...
Tile Spacers (between tiles) : www.lowes.com/pd/TAVY-100-Pac...
Tile Spacers (between tile and counter) : www.lowes.com/pd/TAVY-100-Pac...
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Snap Cutter : www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-20...
Oscillating Tool : www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-V2...
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@damongrambow7077 2 жыл бұрын

I watched countless videos after deciding I wanted to install my own subway tile backsplash and I was ecstatic when I saw JB had created a video as he's one of my "go-to" YT creators. If you're watching because you're thinking of tackling this project, know this is one of the most realistic tutorials out there. You will experience all the same hiccups that JB had to work through and then some. Your project will easily take 10 times longer than you think it will, it will be surprisingly exhausting and it will be a VERY messy job. Just because something is simple, doesn't mean it is easy and this is a perfect example. My backsplash turned out great! (I still have to grout) There are at least three significant mistakes that only I know about so I am content. I wanted professional results with first-timer experience and I knew that was unrealistic going in. However, I based my expectations on the outcome of previous first-time DIY projects like LVP-ing my entire house so I understood my capabilities. All this is to say, take your time, be confident in your abilities and fill your head with as much info as you can going in. You've got this!

@meangreen7389 5 ай бұрын

Well written comment.

@brandoncarver4494 4 жыл бұрын

Pro Tip! - A little distilled white vinegar on a sponge will remove tile haze. Dilute it with a little warm water.

@ericliddle7556 4 жыл бұрын

Good thing you do voice over in post... your frustration was pretty evident at times, and I can totally relate. The kitchen looks stellar my man. Well done.

@TylerMan141 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there so I was a flooring specialist for awhile in my career with Home Depot and I did demos on backsplash installations and one product that was phenomenal was called simple mat. It's a double sided adhesive mat specifically for backsplash and has an extremely tough hold. And turns a backsplash job into a one day project. Little more spendy but saves a ton of time. But you have to grout the same day otherwise too much air gets to the adhesive and dries it out. Kitchen looks great thanks for the video.

@newtonraymond77 3 жыл бұрын

Does heat affect it over time especially over the stove?

@jasonanderson6437 Жыл бұрын

I tried this once and it's very unforgiving if you don't lay it just right. You can't slide the tile once stuck to adjust grout lines.

@mikesparks3398 4 жыл бұрын

i always use painters tape when i caulk, makes a nice line on the tile and counter top when you peel it off.

@stevethea5250 3 жыл бұрын

Too white before better contrasting

@theadventuresofjohnandjenn323 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, that’s a great idea

@eringrothjan5878 3 жыл бұрын

I so prefer videos like this that walk you through trouble shooting and hiccups along the way! Thank you for taking us along the processes in a concise and easy to follow instructional video!!! It looks great!

@ctvwrest 4 жыл бұрын

To avoid the squeeze out, set the tile directly on top of the other tile and "slide" into its space away from the adjacent tile. This "smears" the adhesive / mortar in the opposite direction of the grout line. Hope that makes sense

@SugarRealEstate 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just had that problem an hour ago!

@ronmack1767 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the videos on your kitchen remodel. You did a wonderful job and it is beautiful. You would never know you hadn't tiled before if you hadn't told us. Y'all stay well and God bless.

@elizabethc.z Жыл бұрын

The mastic pre-mixed adhesive you used is NOT recommended for glass tile. Since glass is not porous, the mastic on the edges of the tile can dry and seal in undried mastic underneath the tile. The trapped moisture can lead to bonding issues and molding. Literally any glass tile manufacturer will tell you not to use mastic, and the Mapei label also says not to use it on glass tile!

@johnjohannemann536 4 жыл бұрын

As I have said before in previous videos, you make everything seem so simple. Good job.

@craftedworkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Hah, thanks! Definitely doesn’t feel simple while I’m doing it 😂

@philliprowland2161 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this reno. Great job man. Always enjoy a video showing mistakes as well.

@JoelManrique 3 жыл бұрын

wow..i was here to watch the tiles installed ended up watching the whole thing..you got a great voice and well done!!

@miken2823 2 жыл бұрын

I've been researching a lot and mastic should only be used for porcelain or ceramic tile in non wet area. The mastic is pretty much like a glue. You shouldn't use it on glass because it turns yellow and can be seen through the translucent glass tiles. Mapei has the type 1 adhesive mastic, but for glass tiles they have a bag specially for glass tiles you have to mix.

@craftedworkshop 2 жыл бұрын

These tiles aren't translucent though, the backing is opaque. The backsplash still looks exactly the same as it did the day I installed the tiles. Good to know if I ever used translucent tiles though!

@vandaalexander160 6 ай бұрын

I too have a microwave (installed by my friend) that was never vented. This was very helpful. Thanks.

@AnthonyBowman 4 жыл бұрын

Called it on the subway tile! Looks great!

@glennfamilygardens 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! The tile is amazing! I am just watching plenty of videos and trying to build up courage to attempt it myself. I also need a range fan but that is just way too much for me. I bet it keeps the kitchen so much cleaner though.

@theadventuresofjohnandjenn323 3 жыл бұрын

“Persuade it into place” lol, sounds like everyone of my projects. Awesome video.

@jim2lane 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed sir - everything's doable, some things just require more persuasion 😉

@mkushin 4 жыл бұрын

I did a project for a friend where I had a similar run of duct through some cabinets. I made some false face panels to cover the cavities where the duct passed through... Turned out pretty nice, and hid the duct when the cabinet was open. Kitchen looks great, man!

@olgamellorine 4 жыл бұрын

keeps talking about all the imperfections while making it amazing

@Joshleslie871 4 жыл бұрын

I also have also only done one tile job but when I was doing that I found that when using the tile trowel with the forked edge to spread the adhesive or quick set you want to make sure to spread it hard enough to get lines of adhesive and line with no adhesive otherwise the bed of adhesive is too thick and you will get squeeze out when you set the tile if that makes sense and to make sure you don’t have a line of adhesive right up in between the tiles. Hope you can visualize that. Kitchen looks great

@TheHolyTerroir 3 жыл бұрын

I am about to install mosaic subway tile for the first time and learned so much from this. Thank you! I'm a little less intimidated.

@ianvolker2751 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job Johnny, turned out great!

@SeanFoushee 4 жыл бұрын

Everything came together nicely, and as much as my wife would complain about the bluetooth range and hood I LOVE THAT FEATURE. Good call on the grout color that really took the blackspash up a notch.

@MixingGBP 3 жыл бұрын

Key to perfect caulk joints...don’t apply too much, in both bead size and bead length. Get a solo cup with water, and a roll of paper towels. Then after laying it down, use a wet index finger with light pressure. Keep wiping off your finger and re wetting it. Makes it perfect every time. If you are getting ugly joints, use less caulk and use less pressure from finger. Works great for me for several decades now. An old timer at Home Depot taught me that, 😂.

@brawales 4 жыл бұрын

I love it all, super beautiful. Well done !

@wesh388 2 жыл бұрын

Really thorough and helpful video. Thanks for sharing!

@mdvener 4 жыл бұрын

Nice. A very clean look. Not busy, very easy on the eyes, bright to see what you are doing. Have been in the electrical trade for almost 40 years, but have dabbled in other types ot construction. When i tiled my house, had a friend who did tile heiped me alot. Won of the things he taugt me that when you put your grout in, make sure it is filling the space, no fan on, don't do to much at a time. When you go over it with your sponge to recess n smooth the grout, take aclean sponge, clean water, 5 gal bucket, pull your spongeto clean, turn it over to other side, do the same, then clean sponge in your bucket. Use your sponge twice, rinse, ring out, repeate. In the end, that haze is very light. Grout is hard, fresh water all the time, wipe down with sponge n a clean white towl to dry. Your kithen came out very nice.

@FredMcIntyre 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the tiles Johnny, the kitchen looks awesome! 😃👌🏻👍🏻👊🏻

@biffjohnson7107 4 жыл бұрын

I think it turned out great! Nice work✌🏻!

@MBTHandmade 4 жыл бұрын

This is dope, dude. Tile work can be intimidating

@ScribbledCrayon 3 жыл бұрын

Easy tip for Schluter sizes is to look at the sku: A125 = 1/2” A100 = 3/8” (most common thickness of tile) A80 = 5/16” A60 = 1/4” For small tiles like this 3x6 subway or most backsplash mosaics you can just match the thickness of the tile to your schluter. Larger format tile you’ll want to go a wee bit thicker on the trim as you’ll be using thicker layers of thinset to adhere your tile.

@spikefivefivefive 4 жыл бұрын

You can use the painter's tape as a mask for the caulking bead. The trick is pulling the tape sooner than later so it doesn't "rip" the caulking.

@MrTheckman007 Жыл бұрын

Wet sponge and plastic razor blade worked well for me on the squeeze out. Was able to scrape the tile without out damaging

@PauloGaldo 4 жыл бұрын

Wow the final result is pretty nice

@billyparker269 2 жыл бұрын

I think it looks great I’ll be starting my backsplash today

@jackiem.dearroyo8739 3 жыл бұрын

Very good job!!! Thanks for sharing!

@jamesgulla9125 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, nice job.

@Unlovable 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome build!

@kelleylikes5641 3 жыл бұрын

It looks super!!! You did well!!!

@xyzcreate 4 жыл бұрын

It was super satisfying watching the kitchen come together over these last few videos. I can't wait to see the next project you tackle!

@makesandskates 4 жыл бұрын

10:05 Another trick thats helped me was to use painters tape to cover the parts of the tile/countertop that you don't want caulk on prior to using a caulk tool.

@LenaBradMartin 3 жыл бұрын

Pro tip- install the venting for the stove vent in between the ceiling floor joists so they don't use up cabinet space. I have the same kitchen configuration.

@zednott 4 жыл бұрын

if your ever boiling water for a long time like home canning. that duct inside your cabinet can get really hot . like melt that plug cord you have sitting right on it! melt the sheathing and short the plug. insulate that duct in the first cabinet! and staple the plug to the wall to get it as much away from the duct as you can

@craftedworkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Good tip!

@eugenevaticinator4540 4 жыл бұрын

Butt the tiles together tile to tile and then shift them to adjust your grout lines. This will help avoid some of the squeeze out but it's hard with large pre-made tile sections

@daniel923e 4 жыл бұрын

I think you did a great job.

@SteveC38 4 жыл бұрын

Your kitchen came out really nice Bud👍

@miguelzambrano2809 4 жыл бұрын

I literally look forward to theses videos

@craftedworkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@JosephQPublic 4 жыл бұрын

How far forward do you look? Can you see them coming??

@AvaPotterfieldandFriends 4 жыл бұрын

Turned out great!!!

@JungleBredCornFed 4 жыл бұрын

I like to run my fingers along the borders of the tile to take some of the adhesive out. It won’t get all of the squeeze out but it’ll minimize the clean up. Also after laying tile I like to run the painters tool between the tile to free up more adhesive and follow it up with a shop vac. It’s a tedious same day job but the effort pays off in the finish process.

@reggiecuturic7222 3 жыл бұрын

Great work !!!

@kleinisfijn 4 жыл бұрын

Don't press small tiles to the wall with your hands, but use a grout float. If you use a float you won't press too hard and there won't be so much squeeze-out. You'll also align all the tiles into one plane.

@matiasishere1487 4 ай бұрын

Nice!

@laurentayy26 2 жыл бұрын

My toxic trait is thinking I could do this, LOL. Looks absolutely incredible!!!!!

@craftedworkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And it's really not as hard as it looks, definitely a great DIY project!

@christines1924 3 жыл бұрын

I've tiled my whole house and I tend to think about placements way too much; you did great!! WE always will see any imperfections... no one else but a tiler will notice 😊. Glass tile..LOVE IT but now i see it's a bit daunting. High contrast tile/grout colors? that's gutsy 🤣 good job.

@ttlkamd 3 жыл бұрын

Which trowel did you use? I use a 3/16th V shape will help you avoid the squeeze out vs using a 1/4 inch U trowel. As well as the tip to put the tile on and slide it up into position.

@roberthertzberg4421 2 жыл бұрын

Good job, it looks awesome. Thanks for the tips.

@craftedworkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert!

@James-lo5ne 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder what it would look like if you recessed some lights under the floating shelf for counter light there. Seems like such a big slice without and their so nice to have.

@jjwoodworks1017 4 жыл бұрын

I have found that if your getting that much squeeze out that the glue was put on heavy. Keep going over it with the trowel until you basically come away with no glue. And the trowel should be held at about a 45 degree angle. Great job kitchen looks awesome

@RaksonRaks 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. I followed your style but used an $89 wet saw. Thanks for the tips.

@_Lazare 2 жыл бұрын

Well done

@jdp1956 3 жыл бұрын

Great video my friend ! I need to do a backsplash that's going to be 2 foot high by 6 foot long. My question is, can I use that double sided sticky membrane instead of thin set or adhesive ?? I'm also opened to using small tiles that come in a sheet or subway type tiles. Thank you in advance for your answer.

@Nappylelene 3 жыл бұрын

Turn out great

@brettbosn24 4 жыл бұрын

When doing the caulking, could a guy use the paste wax and fondant tool trick like when doing an epoxy or concrete project?

@sanjaymatken5824 2 жыл бұрын

great video. Helpful hint to making your backsplash stand out even more. tile above the shelves as well, as that area looks sparse compared to the rest of the wall in your kitchen :)

@e.ri.c7734 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video!

@adizzld 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty dope ✌🏾

@michaelclld 4 жыл бұрын

I just installed my countertops without the built-in backsplash, I am also installed Subway tile. Do I need to caulk where the countertop meets the wall first or will that be handled when I install the 3x6 tiles?

@jodie10169 4 жыл бұрын

Don't know if you have seen HomerenovisionDIY channel. Very informative on those things like tiling etc. Kitchen looks stunning and seems to have more space.

@donnecheli2721 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work johnny hope your staying safe in these tough times and keep up the great content

@dovesolutions 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@jjooeegg1 2 жыл бұрын

Cool color i. Is that white or a light green ? What os the spacer size ?

@ChistaMoon 2 жыл бұрын

I use a thin flat head screw driver between the tile to scrape out excessive adhesive as I go. It's fast and easy.

@24BLUEELMO 4 жыл бұрын

Great work. Maybe add a cover to the cabinets so the vent isn't seen?

@beardjuice9959 3 жыл бұрын

This video has been out for a min, but just wanted to let you know that your Caulk and Grout links in the description both go to the Grout. Good video, about to start on my first backsplash tiling project too! Can't get enough research in! lol

@robertwalker824 3 жыл бұрын

when cutting glass on a tile saw: if you score the glass a little bit more than 3/4 way through then snap it, works very well. there are many different tricks that you may learn down the road. looks pretty good though

@ericwotton2046 3 жыл бұрын

You can knock down the ridges in the thinset with your trow. It will help prevent squeeze out between your tiles. Just make sure you push your tiles in with a rubber float. Always pull off you first couple of sheets and check for good adhesion.

@allenr265 3 жыл бұрын

What size spacers are generally used for backsplash 1/16th or 1/8th in the kitchen. Thanks Mate...

@MichaelZKong 4 жыл бұрын

My parents had their hood over the range installed the same way. The air vent running inside the cupboard took some usable space and looks so ugly every time you open up the cupboard. Their downstairs neighbor did their kitchen differently by running the pipes above the cupboard and added wood panels and crown molding to conceal the pipes. The result was much better. Since you have so much space above and you are quite handy with your tools, I would suggest to build additional top cupboards with glass door s and light to hide the pipes, add crown molding. Stain or repaint your cabinetry the same color so the top part would blend in. The end result will be a much-upscaled kitchen.

@ICHXtrem11 4 жыл бұрын

My best solution to reduce squeeze out. Lay the tiles flat on a cardboard or somthing flat. Fill the joints with grout (idk if it’s right) and then stick them to your wall. It’s all over flat and minimize the squeeze out (wet sponge and go) Greetings from Germany ✌🏼

@RayBanz23 3 жыл бұрын

what did you do about the little gap between the cabinet and the top tiles?

@ahugenerd 4 жыл бұрын

My wife and I have also talked about a subway tile back splash, so thanks for the inspiration. Also, I used that same exterior vent when I installed my garage system to extract cigar smoke, and I love how solid it is. Well done!

@patrickcannady493 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you plug in your under the cabinet lights?

@trumpwon8231 8 ай бұрын

What saw blade is that on the Dewalt for the edging.

@erichdelossantos4701 3 жыл бұрын

just a question, wouldnt it have been better to remove those wood panels first on top of the tile before applying tilework?

@victorledesma9995 2 жыл бұрын

I use a smaller v knotch towel, for minimal mess, from smearing.

@Mike38901 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man, question do you have to use the Schluter system in all backsplashs?

@willmcconnell6008 4 жыл бұрын

No, but it helps. That's the Lowe's sponsorship too. There's other companies

@derekmoen5382 3 жыл бұрын

Good video if the grout lines bother you just take a diamond blade and cut a bit of tile and re groute it. Also would have looked super awesome to tile behind all your shelving. More work of course lol. But looks like you did a good job

@jiruiz1030 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of grout did you use sanded or unsanded?

@amorbaeza9157 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man you could’ve added spacers in between each sheet to lift them a little more and as far as the mortar seeping through just add less the glass sheets don’t need much I would’ve recommended have the tile reach the end off the wall to make it look a little more sleek

@frankingram3382 4 жыл бұрын

With my experience, I would never attempt such a project but you made it look doable as well as beautiful. I do have a question though. I noticed in the final filming shots that the counter did not have any edge covering. Why did you go this route? I really enjoyed this series and feel that I even learned a few things. God Bless my friend.

@JosephQPublic 4 жыл бұрын

“Edge covering”? You said, “I really enjoyed this series,” which means you watched the countertop video, right? Which means you should remember him saying he likes the naked plywood look.

@user-bo1bj6xw2p 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job!! Kinda hard to tell but did you use a Schluter strip Along the entire bottom of all the cabinets and around the Range hood I can’t quite tell

@craftedworkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, just did the Schluter strip under the floating shelves. Thanks!

@SazaBi360 4 жыл бұрын

i guess i'll subscribe since youre in NC lol nice work

@bnietert99 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Johnny, just got around to watching this video. Fantastic work on the entire kitchen!!!! There's a youtuber who does contract work and I've found that his videos are very educational on how to do tile as well as many other things. His channel is Winni Designs LLC.

@kevalwalavalkar4292 4 жыл бұрын

Which 3d modelling software did u use?????

@BruceAUlrich 4 жыл бұрын

It turned out fantastic, Johnny! I really like the gray grout with the tiles you chose. The contrast looks nice.

@seanc6468 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I'm watching because I just did behind the new butcher block countertop and range upgrade. And didn't take my time with the tile work because I don't know what I'm doing. The kitchen sink wall is next 🤞

@craftedworkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Just take your time and I'm sure it'll turn out great!

@SA-kx9ct 2 жыл бұрын

The angle you holed the trawol will stop the squeeze out your and or not using the right tooth size for that tile

@dhl4102 2 жыл бұрын

Is the tile spacer 1/16 or 3/16?

@alexclark6768 4 жыл бұрын

when i tile i use a flat head screwdriver to clean out the grout

@jordanclements8178 Жыл бұрын

What is that countertop? I see wood edge but black top??

@emthompson10 4 жыл бұрын

Kitchen looks great. I used a product called “SimpleMat”. It makes the first step virtually mess free. You don’t need to use any bagged or premixed mastic or mortar. I’ve done 3-4 backsplashes and will not go back to the mess of mastic.

@beantownzfinest1247 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Question: how has the Simplemat held up over time? Any issues long term? Planning on tiling the backsplash in my kitchen & not sure if I want to use mastic or a Simplemat.

@emthompson10 3 жыл бұрын

@@beantownzfinest1247 no issues in almost 6 years. Just make sure your substrate is solid. We did ours over finished drywall.