How to Install a Tile Backsplash, Part 1 -- Buildipedia DIY
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
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A ceramic tile backsplash is a great do-it-yourself project and a nice introduction to working with tile. Join host Jeff Wilson as he guides you through choosing tile for a backsplash, tells you which tools and supplies you'll need, and demonstrates how to get the job done right.
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For any of you who are viewing this video and are new to tiling, I'd like to make several comments before you follow the directions shared in this video. #1 - you'll notice that in the written description for this video the tile is referred to as "ceramic" tile. However In the video, the tile guy states that the tile being used is "porcelain". Porcelain and ceramic tile cut a little differently. Both leave sharp edges when cut, but porcelain, especially, can leave an edge so sharp it will cut you. Even though it isn't discussed in this video, many of us old-school tile setters "stone" our cut edges. Stone-ing will dull, or soften a cut tile, and get rid of any jagged or sharp edges. There's nothing worse that cleaning your backsplash with a sponge a year after installation, and nicking a knuckle, or cutting a finger - not to mention destroying your sponge. My advice - consider stone-ing your cut edges. Before someone corrects me, let me add this. In cases where cut tile are being applied under wall cabinetry, and the cut edge will be facing the cabinetry, OR cut tile are being applied around electrical boxes, and the cut edges will be covered by a wall plate - stoning is not necessary.
#2 - in the video you see mastic (or tile adhesive) being applied directly onto a wine-red, enameled wall. I suggest that you consider scoring a painted wall if you are planning on applying tile to it. This suggestion goes double if your tile is being applied to a gloss, or semi-gloss paint. NOTE: In most cases the wall paint in a bathroom or kitchen IS gloss or semi-gloss. I use a utility knife, to scuff up a painted surface, but some 60 or 80-grit sandpaper will work just as well. Others may not agree, but in my opinion, tile adhesives, mastics, glues, etc. just adhere better if the surface is rough rather than smooth.
Wishing you much success with your tile project,
JL -
3rd generation finish carpenter/tile setter, and, beleive it or not, songwriter for the late Johnny Cash.
Thank you for the additional comments. If you don't mind, I'm going to add them to the comment section of Buildipedia proper.
Be my guest - Plz forgive the spelling errors.
Thank you for your comment! Very helpful, I will keep it in mind when i work on my backsplash.
Not to mention the electrical outlets are wrong the metal Tabs are supposed to rest on the tile so the switch plates sit flat. As far as the mastic is concerned a good double duty mastic will stick to enamel.
The tools needed at the beginning aren't all of the ones actually needed. Others include: spacers, wet saw, tile cutter, etc. I'm not sure about others, but I don't have a wet saw available.
A wet saw unnecessary. Find center before you begin layout, and you won't end up with slivers in corners. Even corners count, if you care.
That's what I thought as well. The corners and bull nose edges look terrible. I'm considering doing my first tile backsplash and this video is not helpful. Well, I guess it is, showing me what not to do.
Impressive information. Thank you for the thorough and concise.
Tile cutters seems to be easier, cleaner and a lot more safer than the wet saw. Can tile cutters be used for all types of tiles of just porcelain...?
How did you ensure the first row is level? Thanks
what would you do if the tile teeter totters in place instead of laying flat on the wall?? How would you prevent that from happening??
What brand of tile are you using, also where was it purchased. That is the exact look that I will be giving my kitchen in 2 weeks or so
much better than ehow or expert village
how do i deal with a gap between the counter and the wall? My walls arent level i guess, so on one side of my kitchen there is a significant gap. It looks too big to caulk after installation.
Sarah Matheson remove tile and start with drywall mudding area of question building it up and feathering it out , sand area down wait a week and install tile
Too bad he messed up around the outlets. The metal tabs from the electrical outlets are supposed to rest on the tile and the switch plates will sit flush.
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what brand tile would help
Are you inquiring what kind we used?
not really..for a shower stall..or bathroom area..sure..but a backsplash...not needed
Just about as bad a DIY job as I've seen.