Detailed steps on how to tile your kitchen backsplash

Materials and Tools

A quick way to create a focal point, tile provides an easy care option for upgrading hardworking surfaces in a kitchen.

Materials:

• Drywall or surfacing compound
• Mastic
• Ceramic tumbled-marble or other tiles.
• Grout mix
• Grout sealer
• Masking tape
• Caulk

Tools:

• Level
• Sandpaper
• Tape measure
• Straightedge or framing square
• Pencil or felt-tip pen
• Mastic trowel
• Scribing tool
• Safety goggles
• Work gloves
• Snap cutter
• Rod saw or tile nippers
• Tile spacers
• Rubber-blade float
• Rubber gloves
• Tile sponge
• Plastic pails
• Small stiff-bristle brush
• Soft, dry cloth

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