Long story short, we were resting the tile along the counter and adding spacers as we made our way down the wall. Set yourself up for success with some extra support Your cuts won’t have to be as “perfect” because they will be hidden at the very top of the backsplash.ħ. Second– starting the tile at the counter and moving up will allow you to cut the tile (if necessary) at the top of the backsplash, usually a place where the tile is hidden under the top cabinets. Number one- this will ensure the tile is level because it will rest on the countertop (that’s if your countertop is level of course). Yes, your first layer should start at the countertop for a few different reasons. A part of the process that we’re definitely not complaining about…. However, after the white grout was applied, those imperfections were hidden! The white grout made our tiling talents look better than they actually are. Of course, we were being way more critical on ourselves than anyone else would have been. Before we put in the grout, we could see a few imperfections here and there.
I never really thought about this when picking my grout color, but man… I really got lucky when I chose white grout with the white tile. This will ensure you give it your best shot and get your best results when it really matters. If possible, put off those intricate cuts using the wet saw until the end of the day. If possible, save the really tough cuts until the very endĪs you experiment with the wet saw, you’ll definitely get better as the day goes on. Turning off your electricity is an important step to stay safe when applying the tile and manipulating the areas around these outlets throughout the process.Ĥ. However, here are a few other supplies to have on hand: Those white “x’s” are spacers, which are super cheap yet extremely helpful to keep tile evenly spaced. Spacers are super important and so are a few other supplies Tiling is a hot mess! Drop cloths, painter’s tape to line the counters/cabinets, and plastic to cover another layer of dust will come in handy! Oh, and PLENTYYYYYY of rags on hand.
Have lots of drop cloths, painter’s tape, and even plastic to protect your kitchen! Hopefully bigger, better, and with less supervision from the boss! We were both first-timers and I think if we had to team up again to tackle a backsplash, we would feel a lot more comfortable because we learned little tips along the way that made a big difference! 10 Things I Learned DIY’ing Backsplashġ. Now that I’ve tackled a DIY backsplash alongside my dad, I’m a lot more confident to do it all over again.
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