Very helpful. I'm just about to do a similar kitchen layout but it has a return on the right and has 4 straight pieces to do on the left. I'm choosing to upend the tiles under the window as the wall isn't flat there.
Mark, I was going to employ a tiler until I saw this video; you've given me the confidence to do a good job that will look professionally done (hopefully). Hollywood couldn't have produced a better video, even with an excess of flesh.😊 Thank you so much👍
Thank you, Barry. You'll also find some must-know info in this low-quality video about how to cut tile around the outlets/switches depending on how the cover is held in place (by one or two screws). And the best way is to shut the power off when working around outlets/switches. ruclips.net/video/iNTv73jI5w0/видео.html
Wow! Fan-friggin-tastic. You mentioned the common pitfalls that DIY tile setters would encounter so to have near full or near half tiles when doing the running bond layout. Well done.
Damn man! You bring up every concern from pretty much every possible scenario in 2 minutes haha. Very intimidating for the DIYer but very thorough. Right on.
Thank you! The spacers are 1/16". Many tile types have edges designed in such a way that when you place 2 pieces of tile (on a table, etc) and push them against each other, there's already a tiny V shape gap because only the bottom edges of the tiles are touching, not the top edges. This implies that the final grout width will be a bit wider than the size of the spacer chosen.
Tile setting, like diplomacy, is the arts of compromise and thinking ahead. Half an hour spent thinking ahead in the beginning will save many hours at the end. Clients won't consciously notice small, well-considered compromises, but they'll feel (and appreciate) the difference.
Very helpful video. Question on how you finished the tiles that run up against the double oven cabinet. For the vertical line in that inner corner, do you grout, caulk, or use jolly trim there also?
Most installers apply grout there and I also went for a narrow gap between tile and cabinet to reduce the chances of grout cracking. The wider the gap, the higher the chances of grout cracking there. But there's also color matching silicone (or similar product) that's very flexible and it's good to go in gaps that are exposed to vibration/movement to prevent any cracks. Jolly trim is also an idea there but it may pose other challenges when grouting that area.
What would you do with a tile where a cut edge is very noticeably different from the factory edge like a glass tile or something? The trick of cutting the 2 middle tiles wouldn't work anymore, would it?
I'm assuming you're referring to the small vertical grout line just behind the faucet. There are specific blades to cut glass tile so it comes out pretty decent but will most likely still be different than the factory edge. I guess one has to decide what's best for their particular backsplash if faced with a couple of choices. In this case, it was totally worth shortening those 2 tiles behind the faucet.
Tile should always end at the upper cabinets. It's n8ce when the upper cabinets end in l8ne with the upper, but if not, the backsplash should end in line withthe upper cabinets.
Amazon links to items seen in the video: Tape measure amzn.to/3C7Ar9y Kitchen faucet with spring pull down amzn.to/3xSdTqN Pre-taped plastic sheets amzn.to/3xRkrWy Schluter jolly amzn.to/3fjumxF Drop cloth amzn.to/3RbqtYQ Tile wedges amzn.to/3dJrQk8 Blinds (light filtering) amzn.to/3xSeVTH Switch/Outlet covers/wall plates amzn.to/3DLTF5U Under cabinet paper towel holder amzn.to/3LJcVTG Coasters amzn.to/3dDGysT
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Great job & explanation!
Thank you!
Man, this is hands down the most helpful video I have found on layout. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much! I'm glad it helped you.
If this is the sort of craftsman that shows up to do the backsplash in the kitchen I'm redoing, it'll be an easy check to write.
Very helpful. I'm just about to do a similar kitchen layout but it has a return on the right and has 4 straight pieces to do on the left. I'm choosing to upend the tiles under the window as the wall isn't flat there.
Mark, I was going to employ a tiler until I saw this video; you've given me the confidence to do a good job that will look professionally done (hopefully). Hollywood couldn't have produced a better video, even with an excess of flesh.😊 Thank you so much👍
Thank you, Barry. You'll also find some must-know info in this low-quality video about how to cut tile around the outlets/switches depending on how the cover is held in place (by one or two screws).
And the best way is to shut the power off when working around outlets/switches.
ruclips.net/video/iNTv73jI5w0/видео.html
Incredibly helpful! My kitchen is very similar to your example and this video was on target for my planning process. Thank you
You're very welcome!
Thanks. Great idea slicing a bit off the two tiles in the window center. Real pro move!
Wow! Fan-friggin-tastic. You mentioned the common pitfalls that DIY tile setters would encounter so to have near full or near half tiles when doing the running bond layout. Well done.
For a beginner like me, your instructions were detailed and very helpful explaining how to perform a proper layout 👍
Very thorough explanation! Thank you
Thank you for a very informative explanation of the process.
You're very welcome, Ben.
Damn man! You bring up every concern from pretty much every possible scenario in 2 minutes haha. Very intimidating for the DIYer but very thorough. Right on.
The best video to answer every question I didn’t know to ask! Also, I love that your brain seems like mine. Think about all the options!
Great tutorial. Really helps me begin the planning. Thank you
This is a fantastic video! Thank you!
Thank you!
Fantastic explanation. Thank you!
You're very welcome!
You are a good teacher.
Thank you.
Excellent video explaining the planning process. Thanks.
Thank you.
Beautiful! I love it! Very precise, nice and clean!
Very good video.
Thanks
very helpful, thanks. Liked.
Excellent!!
Thank you!
Excellent!
Nice video! Are those 1/8” grout spacers?
Thank you! The spacers are 1/16".
Many tile types have edges designed in such a way that when you place 2 pieces of tile (on a table, etc) and push them against each other, there's already a tiny V shape gap because only the bottom edges of the tiles are touching, not the top edges. This implies that the final grout width will be a bit wider than the size of the spacer chosen.
👍👍😉Thank you!
Tile setting, like diplomacy, is the arts of compromise and thinking ahead. Half an hour spent thinking ahead in the beginning will save many hours at the end. Clients won't consciously notice small, well-considered compromises, but they'll feel (and appreciate) the difference.
Well said. Thank you!
Very helpful video. Question on how you finished the tiles that run up against the double oven cabinet. For the vertical line in that inner corner, do you grout, caulk, or use jolly trim there also?
Most installers apply grout there and I also went for a narrow gap between tile and cabinet to reduce the chances of grout cracking. The wider the gap, the higher the chances of grout cracking there.
But there's also color matching silicone (or similar product) that's very flexible and it's good to go in gaps that are exposed to vibration/movement to prevent any cracks.
Jolly trim is also an idea there but it may pose other challenges when grouting that area.
What would you do with a tile where a cut edge is very noticeably different from the factory edge like a glass tile or something? The trick of cutting the 2 middle tiles wouldn't work anymore, would it?
I'm assuming you're referring to the small vertical grout line just behind the faucet. There are specific blades to cut glass tile so it comes out pretty decent but will most likely still be different than the factory edge.
I guess one has to decide what's best for their particular backsplash if faced with a couple of choices. In this case, it was totally worth shortening those 2 tiles behind the faucet.
Didi you tile over emulsion paint?
Tile should always end at the upper cabinets. It's n8ce when the upper cabinets end in l8ne with the upper, but if not, the backsplash should end in line withthe upper cabinets.
Amazon links to items seen in the video:
Tape measure amzn.to/3C7Ar9y
Kitchen faucet with spring pull down amzn.to/3xSdTqN
Pre-taped plastic sheets amzn.to/3xRkrWy
Schluter jolly amzn.to/3fjumxF
Drop cloth amzn.to/3RbqtYQ
Tile wedges amzn.to/3dJrQk8
Blinds (light filtering) amzn.to/3xSeVTH
Switch/Outlet covers/wall plates amzn.to/3DLTF5U
Under cabinet paper towel holder amzn.to/3LJcVTG
Coasters amzn.to/3dDGysT
Dia can we do a collaboration
Not sure what kind of collaboration do you have in mind, I'm also extremely busy and I don't know what you mean by 'Dia'. Sorry.
He talks to much
Nice job. You did nothing
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The best video to answer every question I didn’t know to ask! Also, I love that your brain seems like mine. Think about all the options!
Thanks Rebecca! Glad I could help.