How to Tile a Kitchen Backsplash

Detailed steps on how to tile your kitchen backsplash

Pretty kitchen tile backsplash and white, country kitchen cabinets

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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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Comments (2)

jelybe58 wrote:

I would like to add a backsplash, but not sure what to do regarding countertop extends approx. 8 inches past the cupboards above. Please advise.

7/29/2010 12:03:19 PM Report Abuse

wwitzel wrote:

I LIKE TO TILE M BACKSPLASH BUT THE SPACE BETWEEN TO CABINETS ND THE COUNTERTOP IS UNEVEN BY APPROX. 3/4 " . HOW CAN I ADJUST FOR THAT? SHORT OF HAVING TO REHANG THE CABINETS?

6/1/2010 12:48:26 PM Report Abuse

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