Helpful video for true amateurs, but missing a couple of fundamentals. First off, protect the counter top with poly secured with green painters tape. Second, leave roughly a 1/8" space between the counter top and the bottom row of tile. This gap is to leave space for the silicone that you should use to seal the gap between the tiles and counter top; do not fill this gap with grout, or it will crumble away after several months and water will be able to run in behind the cabinets. I would suggest using a 3/16" V-Notch trowel for this type of tile, otherwise you will get adhesive coming through the grout lines. You may be able to get away with adhesive coming through grout lines when using white grout, but you'll ruin the whole backsplash if you have adhesive in the grout lines when using dark grout. Also consider functionality for the backsplash; it's going to see a lot of food and such, so the grout will stain if not protected. Standard cement based grouts like that which was used in this video needs to be sealed with a penetrating sealer on only the grout; a cleaner/sealer like the product shown in this video will not do much to prevent staining on light grout. A better alternative would be to use a pre-sealed grout that requires no maintenance such as TEC PowerGrout or Custom Fusion Pro. To make it more difficult to be able to see where each sheet starts and finishes in the end product, randomize the sheets before installation and don't stack the sheets directly on top of one another.
Great video to learn from and in addition to others who have done this before. I work at Home Depot and help lots of people select these tiles. They make such a beautiful finishing touch to a kitchen but their are important details to follow to ensure it looks neat, professional and will be durable. You tube is great for these projects and DIYers!!
I just recently completed my very first tile job in my home. It was a glass/stone mosaic tile backsplash (Bliss Tile - "Norwegian Ice" model). I probably made every rookie mistake you can possibly make, but I got it done. The thing that completely kicked my butt was having to trowel the pre-mixed mortar on the wall. I would have loved having a trowel about half the size of a regular trowel. For me, it would have been easier to place the mortar without banging into the countertop and the bottoms of the upper cabinets. It was like trying to pick a booger out of my nose using someone else's finger. Lol.
This was SO helpful. Thank you so much for posting this! We are undertaking our very first back splash project soon. Your DIY gave me the confidence needed to move forward!
Laying out all of the costs is definitely very helpful as most people try to act like all DIY projects are crazy cheap when the supplies can sometimes run up the bill. This is a great investment though into the value of the home!
As of March 3, 2019, 584 contractors thumbed down your video! LOL I’ll be doing this project soon... thank you for sharing this video... Great job sir!!!
$250, Dang where on earth do you live. I just bought everything to do a backsplash that is only 40 square feet and it has run me well over $1200 here in Canada. I understand the whole cost of things going up over the past many years but this is no longer a cheap project. But i will say thank you so very much for the video. it did give some great insight on how to complete this project.
I'm surprised at some of the critics in the comments. I'm installing my tile today and thought this was very helpful, and the finished product in this video turned out well.
Mike Hughes I've noticed all the diy home improvement videos have a lot of critics some r no doubt going to be contractors and things bc this can cause them to lose money when ppl turn to TH-cam and do it themselves.
Thank you for the great video and list of tools needed. I'll be putting up a back splash this weekend and between your video and a few of the comments here I feel confident doing this project.
I know every glass tile manufacturer recommends thinset, but tbh, I dont see why. A really good white mastic along with glass tiles that have that white backing and it's more than sufficient imo. If the glass was totally clear and see thru, I agree, but most glass today has a white coating. Good mastic is going to hold those tiles up there longer than we will be alive. Backsplashes are the only areas I use mastic, regardless of material as long as your not building up , using more mastic than a decent scratch, it's fine. Now if your doing a butt joint marble where you cant scratch and need to do some building up of mud, no way I would use glue, definitely thinset....
I wonder, why you can see the pattern so much on finished wall.... you can literally see every single "tile" repeating. Probably that's why just 80 bucks.
Nice video and very good job for a beginner, however, the space between the tiles is for grout, not adhesive. You are not supposed to push the tiles so hard into wall that the adhesive comes squishing through the cracks like mortar. You just gently set the tiles into the adhesive. And no hammer, please. This is why you have glue all over the front of your tiles which is hard to clean off.
+1Howdy1 Thanks for mentioning about the 'V notch'. I'm doing my backsplash tomorrow and only have the 1/4 x 1/4 myself to use, with unsanded. I also saw elsewhere that when applying the grout it's best to do so with diagonally with the rubber trowel, is that accurate? Any other tips before I take this project on?
I feel comfortable trying this project sir. This was well articulated which makes the requirements for completing the job easy to comprehend. No spacers? I’ve noticed others say that spacers are very important. After completing this job would you use them next time? Or were you comfortable with the process as presented? Thanks for the educational info. Much obliged. I think it looks fantastic.
Great video. You made a comment about to much adhesive, also be careful it doesn't come up between the tiles, that will cause grief when you put in the grout.
At 6:22, I noticed your drywall was a little ripped up and bald from removing an old backsplash. How is your tile holding up there? In a different video, it said to replace ripped up drywall with backer board. I'm just trying to figure out if I really need to replace my drywall with new drywall or backer board.
People who do not know how to install tile back plash teaching other how to install back splash. TH-cam needs to develop sections for first timers making videos and real pros that make videos.
Rosa Alba If the tile has been applied properly, then you CAN'T remove it without damaging the drywall, or at least having to spend a good deal of time and elbow grease removing the adhesive, sorry to say 🙁. I just spent the better part of a day removing a backsplash and ended up simply cutting out the drywall and replacing it. It's not ALWAYS that drastic a measure, sometimes the tile CAN be taken off the wall, but not usually without SOME damage to the drywall.
Very nice job Bri... If this was the first time you did they well I just hope mine turns out just as good. I've laid tile before and I just laid and grouted my bathroom with porcelain just wished I'd use the self leveling compound on the floor...
We are installing our tile right now and found your video really helpful. Thank you! I have a question though, what did you use to seal the edges? I see a white line along the top and the side edges. What is it? Caulking? Thanks
Do you know if there is some sort of bottom trim piece? My countertop's laminate ends 1/2" short from the wall on one side. Was fine for the plywood backsplash!
I'm a stickler for detail, so what I didn't like was the corner. The tiles are not "going around the corner" so each piece of tile "side to side" is not matching in that the tile piece on the right is not finishing up on the left. You should use ultra white thinset so tile color is not yellowed. One thing though, tile directly to countertop, or, leave 1/8 inch gap, not sure on that part yet. You did a good job considering this kind of tile is actually very difficult to work with.
Great job... I noticed that the GFCI circuits are on when your applying grout. You are using a lot of grout and a wet sponge a good conductor of electricity. Don't the last 1/2 videos of other DIY don't cut the power either... A good safety tip would be to tell people to at least cover or cut the power!! Again great job and very helpful tips...
You’d think that, but trust me. The mosaic glass tile sheets sag when you put them on and are super annoying, have to literally put rubber spacers in each joint, the little plastic mesh they put behind is weak and doesn’t hold, takes so much time setting them perfectly
You loosen the receptacles from the junction box. When the tile is done, you tighten them back into the box and the little tabs will rest on the tile. The. You screw on your cover. That’s how you keep it from becoming recessed. It’s supposed to be surface mounted.
Quick question, was your Ridgid wet saw's laser dead on out of the box or did it require adjusting? Good job on the fine work, as a pro tile setter myself I commend you except for one thing, perhaps for this application get the small 3/16" notch or 1/8" v trowel, much easier to spread around receptacles and switches.
You should apply grout by pushing in at a 45 degree angle to the grout lines. This assures you the proper depth and keeps you from removing too much...
Love the way it looks when I do it in my kitchen I would also like to do it on top of the cabinets to fill up the wall I think it would give it a really nice look 👍👍up
the comments below is what I cam for - ALL the info I needed - I know when the video got to the actual install that this is not what I want to do. best DIY advise I find always in comments
What did you do to complete the edges all the way around? I see a white edge there. Is that a bead of silicon? Thx. Getting ready to do this exact project next week.
Thanks for this video! When it comes to the outlets, do you need to leave space to screw the screws into the wall? It looks like you tiled right behind the screw holes. Did you have to screw into the tile? Thank you!
how did you put the electrical plates back on? did you leave space for them to set back in or did you just drill them into the tiles .. because it didnt't look like there was space for them to set in from the video angle
shannon parker Good question, It was actually kind of hard I took a tile cutter (pliers) and cut room for the screw holes. I would recommend cutting room for the holes better before you put the tiles on the wall.
Do It Yourself Bri You can also get outlet extendards (belive that is what they are called) to bring them out and will make it a little easier to install.
Mastic for backsplash - no, no, no. You need thinset. Mastic will fail over time in this use. Also sponge work should be diagonal. Otherwise, nice video. Yes, yes, yes on unsanded grout for that tile - right for the grout width and will not scratch glass.
I was certain I’d need a toothed trowel but asked in the q&a on the HD website and the tile manufacturer recommended a square notch! Thinking it might have just been some csr who didn’t truly know and was just looking at a guide sheet at the fact the tile was technically 12x12 without considering it was made up of smaller pieces?
Man, that would drive me crazy looking at that tile everyday seeing that each 12 inch piece of tile is too close together with the next one.. I guess that is the perfectionist in me.. You really can't tell it from far away though..
JohninOCc I thought the same thing. So I'm not going crazy! He did a good job but I thought it looked too uniform for mosaic tile. It was driving me nuts! It looks like a white line every 12 inches down the wall
It was the bad design on the part of the tile manufacturer. The edges are evenly brick-patterned but the inner part of the sheet are random staggered. If the inner part matched the edges (brick-patterned or random) there wouldn't be this problem. Definitely avoid buying this type of design from the store.
I don't think you should use mastic with glass mosaic tiles. Also the trowel you are using looks like it's for floors, not backsplashes. The notches should be smaller for this type of tile.
I think mastic is preferred for a backsplash because it's not constantly seeing water and will be stronger for this application. It depends on the type of tile, some have a paper type backing and some appear clear all the way through, then it comes down to what color it will be when dry so you don't have a yellow glue to be seen through the tiles. He should be using a 3/16 notched trowel too for these small tiles
Hey Karl, I would definitely remove the old tile first... For 2 reasons 1 you need a really flat surface to attach the new tile to and 2 it would be really thick to have 2 layers of tile.
I agree with Greg's post. There are alot of things that were done here incorrectly. I do not believe that a first timer should be telling others how to do something that is not correct.
I was trying to figure out how you did the corner turn and it wasn't shown. It looks like it doesn't match. So you must have started the adjoining wall with a fresh whole tile flat and cut it straight. I wonder if that is professional or the best look. Hmmm.
Helpful video for true amateurs, but missing a couple of fundamentals. First off, protect the counter top with poly secured with green painters tape. Second, leave roughly a 1/8" space between the counter top and the bottom row of tile. This gap is to leave space for the silicone that you should use to seal the gap between the tiles and counter top; do not fill this gap with grout, or it will crumble away after several months and water will be able to run in behind the cabinets. I would suggest using a 3/16" V-Notch trowel for this type of tile, otherwise you will get adhesive coming through the grout lines. You may be able to get away with adhesive coming through grout lines when using white grout, but you'll ruin the whole backsplash if you have adhesive in the grout lines when using dark grout. Also consider functionality for the backsplash; it's going to see a lot of food and such, so the grout will stain if not protected. Standard cement based grouts like that which was used in this video needs to be sealed with a penetrating sealer on only the grout; a cleaner/sealer like the product shown in this video will not do much to prevent staining on light grout. A better alternative would be to use a pre-sealed grout that requires no maintenance such as TEC PowerGrout or Custom Fusion Pro. To make it more difficult to be able to see where each sheet starts and finishes in the end product, randomize the sheets before installation and don't stack the sheets directly on top of one another.
+Greg Patterson All very good advice, Thanks!
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Great video to learn from and in addition to others who have done this before. I work at Home Depot and help lots of people select these tiles. They make such a beautiful finishing touch to a kitchen but their are important details to follow to ensure it looks neat, professional and will be durable. You tube is great for these projects and DIYers!!
Love how honest this video is. First time doing it .. not bad at all. Well done sir👍
I just recently completed my very first tile job in my home. It was a glass/stone mosaic tile backsplash (Bliss Tile - "Norwegian Ice" model). I probably made every rookie mistake you can possibly make, but I got it done. The thing that completely kicked my butt was having to trowel the pre-mixed mortar on the wall. I would have loved having a trowel about half the size of a regular trowel. For me, it would have been easier to place the mortar without banging into the countertop and the bottoms of the upper cabinets. It was like trying to pick a booger out of my nose using someone else's finger. Lol.
how do you cut the hlass
This was SO helpful. Thank you so much for posting this! We are undertaking our very first back splash project soon. Your DIY gave me the confidence needed to move forward!
Laying out all of the costs is definitely very helpful as most people try to act like all DIY projects are crazy cheap when the supplies can sometimes run up the bill. This is a great investment though into the value of the home!
Thank you so much for this video. I've been afraid to tackle my backsplash but am now motivated after watching you. 👍
As of March 3, 2019, 584 contractors thumbed down your video! LOL
I’ll be doing this project soon... thank you for sharing this video...
Great job sir!!!
I just had my backsplash done with those exact tiles. Absolutely beautiful!💕
$250, Dang where on earth do you live. I just bought everything to do a backsplash that is only 40 square feet and it has run me well over $1200 here in Canada. I understand the whole cost of things going up over the past many years but this is no longer a cheap project. But i will say thank you so very much for the video. it did give some great insight on how to complete this project.
1200?,, Damn is not 250 neither 1200.
I love how you post hey how to install tile backsplash when it’s your first time doing it. LOL. You got to love TH-cam.
No shit eh. Lmfao
I'm surprised at some of the critics in the comments. I'm installing my tile today and thought this was very helpful, and the finished product in this video turned out well.
+Mike Hughes Thanks so much!!
Mike Hughes I've noticed all the diy home improvement videos have a lot of critics some r no doubt going to be contractors and things bc this can cause them to lose money when ppl turn to TH-cam and do it themselves.
Wow! You did a pretty decent job for a newbie to such a project. You really inspired me, and most likely others as well. Keep up the great job.
Wow beautiful job I’ve never worked with glass before I ceramic tile great video on the subject thanks for sharing from New York👍🏻
Thank you for the great video and list of tools needed. I'll be putting up a back splash this weekend and between your video and a few of the comments here I feel confident doing this project.
Thank you for taking the time to show this. I am sure many people can learn from your techniques.
I like how you put a piece of trim in the stove area for the tile to sit on. I used your idea for my stove area and it was a big help
Great job! This is the best video I've seen on installing a backsplash. I now have greater confidence in doing it.
This is so awesome!! The end results looked great! Can't wait to get started on my project.
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Don't use mastic with glass tile, it'll yellow and show through eventually. There are plenty of good white thinsets designed specially for glass.
I know every glass tile manufacturer recommends thinset, but tbh, I dont see why. A really good white mastic along with glass tiles that have that white backing and it's more than sufficient imo. If the glass was totally clear and see thru, I agree, but most glass today has a white coating. Good mastic is going to hold those tiles up there longer than we will be alive. Backsplashes are the only areas I use mastic, regardless of material as long as your not building up , using more mastic than a decent scratch, it's fine. Now if your doing a butt joint marble where you cant scratch and need to do some building up of mud, no way I would use glue, definitely thinset....
Where did you buy 45 tiles for $80? Each sheet of glass tile cost anywhere from $10 to $30 each.
looks to be about 200-300 just in tiles for his project from what i saw at home depot or lowes
@@expertautodetail1833 i just bought some american olean tiles 10x11 inches from lowes for $1 a piece :)
I wonder, why you can see the pattern so much on finished wall.... you can literally see every single "tile" repeating. Probably that's why just 80 bucks.
Floor & Decor has the best prices around here, and a giant selection.
I bought 3 boxes of 10 tiles each for 40.00 a piece at the Habitat for Humanity Restore
Arent you supposed to caulk between the backsplash and counter?
This was great in 2014. Fast forward 5yrs and thinset, spacers is no longer required. Grout comes pre-mixed, you welcome.
@@ianbroad Less time on jobsite, more cost effective, easier prep time, set up, tear down.
Nice video and very good job for a beginner, however, the space between the tiles is for grout, not adhesive. You are not supposed to push the tiles so hard into wall that the adhesive comes squishing through the cracks like mortar. You just gently set the tiles into the adhesive. And no hammer, please. This is why you have glue all over the front of your tiles which is hard to clean off.
+1Howdy1 Glad to know this. But, honestly, this guy's got adhesive everywhere!
+1Howdy1 Thanks for mentioning about the 'V notch'. I'm doing my backsplash tomorrow and only have the 1/4 x 1/4 myself to use, with unsanded. I also saw elsewhere that when applying the grout it's best to do so with diagonally with the rubber trowel, is that accurate? Any other tips before I take this project on?
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I feel comfortable trying this project sir. This was well articulated which makes the requirements for completing the job easy to comprehend. No spacers? I’ve noticed others say that spacers are very important. After completing this job would you use them next time? Or were you comfortable with the process as presented? Thanks for the educational info. Much obliged. I think it looks fantastic.
Great video. You made a comment about to much adhesive, also be careful it doesn't come up between the tiles, that will cause grief when you put in the grout.
At 6:22, I noticed your drywall was a little ripped up and bald from removing an old backsplash. How is your tile holding up there? In a different video, it said to replace ripped up drywall with backer board. I'm just trying to figure out if I really need to replace my drywall with new drywall or backer board.
We're preparing to do this... this looked pretty easy, thanks!
+Amber Howell Thanks! Let me know if you have questions.
How did it work out for you
Wow tiles are up I just paid $99 for 10 . I love your jobs thanks for sharing ❤️
that's exactly what I was saying just went to Lowe's for 35 pieces $340 😤
@@davidflores5358 We can thank the braindead Biden administration for that.
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Is there some sort of trim around the top and bottom edges of the backsplash?
I was wondering the same thing, or is it just caulk?
People who do not know how to install tile back plash teaching other how to install back splash. TH-cam needs to develop sections for first timers making videos and real pros that make videos.
@ 11:38 What was that Hand tool that looked like a can opener you used to cut the tile?
+CrayCrayXD That was a glass tile cutter, I found that tool in the tile section in Lowes.
That was funny stared laughing so hard 😂
That was funny stared laughing so hard 😂
Thank you for the video. It is very informative, specially the list of things needed including price
+cali_ninja Thanks!!
EXCELLENT JOB!!! great step by step explanation and tips. LUV IT!!
+mccoy mccoy Thanks!
You are Great people you know what you doing for real
Very helpful video. Do you happen to have a video on how to remove the backsplash without damaging the drywall?
+Rosa Alba Thanks Rosa! I'm so glad you found the video helpful! I'm sorry I don't have anything yet on removing a backsplash...
Rosa Alba If the tile has been applied properly, then you CAN'T remove it without damaging the drywall, or at least having to spend a good deal of time and elbow grease removing the adhesive, sorry to say 🙁. I just spent the better part of a day removing a backsplash and ended up simply cutting out the drywall and replacing it. It's not ALWAYS that drastic a measure, sometimes the tile CAN be taken off the wall, but not usually without SOME damage to the drywall.
Looks very professional and well done!!
It is beautiful.......What is the white trimming around the tile on the counter? And how do you finish the side?
+Mz Jazz That is a silicone based caulk.
Thank you
Very nice job Bri... If this was the first time you did they well I just hope mine turns out just as good. I've laid tile before and I just laid and grouted my bathroom with porcelain just wished I'd use the self leveling compound on the floor...
great video. any tile spots you recommend
Thanks... I lucked out and bought these on a major discount... Sometimes stores clearance tile out, if its like a last year line up older models etc.
Surplus warehouse or bargin outlet check them oit
Getting ready to install this same style tile in bathroom, can I get by with a circular saw and a jigsaw or am I going to need wet saw for glass tile
Did you drill holes in the glass tiles in order to install the outlet covers?
+John Huber no I just used glass tile cutters and notched out that area, just enough to fit the screws.
I like that paint color in your kitchen. Which one is it?
Nice job! Now I feel I can tackle this project next year!👍
We are installing our tile right now and found your video really helpful. Thank you! I have a question though, what did you use to seal the edges? I see a white line along the top and the side edges. What is it? Caulking? Thanks
+Claudia Whetstone It was a silicone I found that was really close to the grout color...
Did you caulk or do anything in the gap between the counter and tile? About to do ours today and wasn't sure how to handle that part. Thanks!
+MrsCakerat Yes I did, I used a high quality silicone that was a really close color to the grout.
Great! This vid very helpful! Thanks from Kosago Vietnam with love
Do you know if there is some sort of bottom trim piece? My countertop's laminate ends 1/2" short from the wall on one side. Was fine for the plywood backsplash!
I'm a stickler for detail, so what I didn't like was the corner. The tiles are not "going around the corner" so each piece of tile "side to side" is not matching in that the tile piece on the right is not finishing up on the left. You should use ultra white thinset so tile color is not yellowed. One thing though, tile directly to countertop, or, leave 1/8 inch gap, not sure on that part yet. You did a good job considering this kind of tile is actually very difficult to work with.
Great job...
I noticed that the GFCI circuits are on when your applying grout. You are using a lot of grout and a wet sponge a good conductor of electricity. Don't the last 1/2 videos of other DIY don't cut the power either...
A good safety tip would be to tell people to at least cover or cut the power!!
Again great job and very helpful tips...
Dan Robison You are very correct!!!! I would recommend turning your breaker off to them!
Yeah well he couldn’t change the battery on his smoke detector either so…..
15 hours! That’s crazy. That’s a 6 hour job at most. With an hour lunch to let a decent thinset dry for a few.
Maybe for a pro lol
You’d think that, but trust me. The mosaic glass tile sheets sag when you put them on and are super annoying, have to literally put rubber spacers in each joint, the little plastic mesh they put behind is weak and doesn’t hold, takes so much time setting them perfectly
None of the videos I've seen talk about the electrical outlets, which are going to be recessed after the tile installation, how do we deal with that?
You loosen the receptacles from the junction box. When the tile is done, you tighten them back into the box and the little tabs will rest on the tile. The. You screw on your cover. That’s how you keep it from becoming recessed. It’s supposed to be surface mounted.
Start in the corner, use notched trowel to install mastic, Just an observation, you can virtually see every sheet seam.
Nice, like it. Very well explain also show how much it costs.
Nice video, very explanatory, and easy to learn,
Thanks!
Quick question, was your Ridgid wet saw's laser dead on out of the box or did it require adjusting?
Good job on the fine work, as a pro tile setter myself I commend you except for one thing, perhaps for this application get the small 3/16" notch or 1/8" v trowel, much easier to spread around receptacles and switches.
+Hanover Fist Thanks! I think it was fairly close..
You should apply grout by pushing in at a 45 degree angle to the grout lines. This assures you the proper depth and keeps you from removing too much...
Love the way it looks when I do it in my kitchen I would also like to do it on top of the cabinets to fill up the wall I think it would give it a really nice look 👍👍up
2 questions would stick on sheet rock?
Do u need move 1/4 the electric outlet?
the comments below is what I cam for - ALL the info I needed - I know when the video got to the actual install that this is not what I want to do. best DIY advise I find always in comments
You can just use the grout float to press or bed the tiles No need to hammer you're also taking a risk of cracking the tiles
What did you do to complete the edges all the way around? I see a white edge there. Is that a bead of silicon? Thx. Getting ready to do this exact project next week.
My surface on the kitchen it's not flat at all can I do it anyway?I mean has that sprayed paint.
my tile was $17 per square, just a small area was $600 in my kitchen! thanks for the vid
Can splash tiles go directly to sheetrock? Or need backing ?
Thanks for this video! When it comes to the outlets, do you need to leave space to screw the screws into the wall? It looks like you tiled right behind the screw holes. Did you have to screw into the tile? Thank you!
how did you put the electrical plates back on? did you leave space for them to set back in or did you just drill them into the tiles .. because it didnt't look like there was space for them to set in from the video angle
shannon parker Good question, It was actually kind of hard I took a tile cutter (pliers) and cut room for the screw holes. I would recommend cutting room for the holes better before you put the tiles on the wall.
Do It Yourself Bri You can also get outlet extendards (belive that is what they are called) to bring them out and will make it a little easier to install.
You have a battery for that damn smoke alarm?
Edward Howell I know, I changed it right after the video!
Damn, I paused the video twice to go check my alarm but it only sounded when I sat back down. Too funny
Lol it had me running around my house trying to find the low battery
Ha ha, same, I paused the video and went around to every damn smoke alarm in my house before I figured this out.
Turned out nice!!! I want to do this now!
Thanks!
It turned out great Bri! We are doing ours soon too! :)
Thanks good luck, let me know how it gos
Did the outlet covers fit after tiling? I thought the boxes had to be changed because of the thickness of the tile.
I have a question, on the wet saw, is there a special blade to cut glass tile or the same as regular tile?
Diamond blade
What did you do at the interface between the tile and the countertop? Is that latex caulk?
+DukeLaCrosse20 I think it was a silicone..
Mastic for backsplash - no, no, no. You need thinset. Mastic will fail over time in this use. Also sponge work should be diagonal.
Otherwise, nice video.
Yes, yes, yes on unsanded grout for that tile - right for the grout width and will not scratch glass.
And their should be a full moon on a cloudless night.
Jerrym303 smoke another joint
If mastic is not good for a backsplash what is it good for goon?
thank you so much for going thro tiles, tools n cost 😀 best vid ever 😀
Thanks!
Did you remove the range hood or did you cut the tile to fit right up against it?
What type of sealer did you use on this job?
next time you can use your grout float to flatten the sheets to the wall in stead of a hammer and wood, and definitely a triangle teeth trowl.
I was certain I’d need a toothed trowel but asked in the q&a on the HD website and the tile manufacturer recommended a square notch! Thinking it might have just been some csr who didn’t truly know and was just looking at a guide sheet at the fact the tile was technically 12x12 without considering it was made up of smaller pieces?
Looks nice with those white cabinets.
Thanks
Awesome video. Helped me a lot. Thanks
+Ron Imbeau Thanks!
Man, that would drive me crazy looking at that tile everyday seeing that each 12 inch piece of tile is too close together with the next one.. I guess that is the perfectionist in me.. You really can't tell it from far away though..
JohninOCc I thought the same thing. So I'm not going crazy! He did a good job but I thought it looked too uniform for mosaic tile. It was driving me nuts! It looks like a white line every 12 inches down the wall
It was the bad design on the part of the tile manufacturer. The edges are evenly brick-patterned but the inner part of the sheet are random staggered. If the inner part matched the edges (brick-patterned or random) there wouldn't be this problem. Definitely avoid buying this type of design from the store.
Yup. Maybe that's why the tiles were so cheap?
Yep,you crazy
can this be done on regular dry walls in kitchens?
John West Yes
I don't think you should use mastic with glass mosaic tiles. Also the trowel you are using looks like it's for floors, not backsplashes. The notches should be smaller for this type of tile.
+POLSKAdoB0JU Yes I learned allot on this project.... My first tile project of any type... Next one will be much better... Thanks for the good tip
I think mastic is preferred for a backsplash because it's not constantly seeing water and will be stronger for this application. It depends on the type of tile, some have a paper type backing and some appear clear all the way through, then it comes down to what color it will be when dry so you don't have a yellow glue to be seen through the tiles. He should be using a 3/16 notched trowel too for these small tiles
If we wanted to change this backsplash 5 yrs later...does it rip the drywall off or how difficult is changing the backsplash?
What type of float are you using? Is it the hard one or the soft one?
Soft one was used.. Thanks!
Where's the link for your cabinet make over transformation video, I'm planning on doing the same to our kitchen. Also what color/finish did you use?
+Jacqui dunbar Sorry I have not had time to do the video yet...
Where did you get that much tile for $80?
+terryseviltwin I would like to know the same thing, maybe he put 5 pieces in the top of his shopping cart and the rest under it huh.....
LMAO!!
You have to know where to find the deals .
Amazon
terryseviltwin yeah no shit.
hi can u install these on top of sq. tiles are would you have to remover the old tile first?
Hey Karl, I would definitely remove the old tile first... For 2 reasons 1 you need a really flat surface to attach the new tile to and 2 it would be really thick to have 2 layers of tile.
did you caulk the corner and tops of the tile?
Courtney Gogolinski Yes with a silicone base (tan color) caulk.
Do It Yourself Bri wouldnt you just grout the corners? is the caulk for dis-similar materials? Im confused ha ha.
thanks
Im sorry I did not caulk the corners, just between the counter top and the back splash. To help keep any water from getting into the grout.
My next project very good explaining
Nice video, love the look of the tiles, please provide the item number of tiles if you do not mind and is it from Lowes.
+cwbiiet lala They were a closeout discontinued tile.
I agree with Greg's post. There are alot of things that were done here incorrectly. I do not believe that a first timer should be telling others how to do something that is not correct.
appreciate the tips about tools needed & prep! thank you! Show me the edges you're talking about please ?
I was trying to figure out how you did the corner turn and it wasn't shown. It looks like it doesn't match. So you must have started the adjoining wall with a fresh whole tile flat and cut it straight. I wonder if that is professional or the best look. Hmmm.
Theres a local guy who flips houses in my town but he does a terrible job. Im glad to finally put a face to the legend
they sell mosaic tiles that are 4mm thick, is it too thin for kitchen backsplash?
Great video. Super helpful. Thanks for great tips.
What did you do between the counter and the tile??
Instead of using the electric saw to cut the entire piece, can you use the tile cutters since the tile pieces are small?
What tile is this, where can I buy? I need the same color combination.