19 Tips for Installing your Tile Backsplash

A little planning goes a long way when it comes to installing your tile backsplash. Picking the right materials, using a laser level, and measuring out the correct spacing will make this DIY job look professional. Let us know below if you went a different direction; using bullnose tiles instead of metal edging/edge trim, flat tiles instead of beveled, or a tile saw instead of an angle grinder. Stay tuned for a follow up video where we apply the grout and apply silicone to the corners.
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[@makeitjoyful]

These are great tips. Commentary was great too. Thank you!

[@practicalhomeprojects]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@aarontodd746]

Thank you for the detail!

[@elancarmel735]

great video, i'm new to tiling and starting a kitchen project. thanks for the tips!

[@practicalhomeprojects]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

Thanks !

[@vix2140]

Very helpful 3.39 in re inner corner

[@domenickesposito2384]

In laying out tile, always find center of the run. The center line will be the center of the tile or between tiles for a standard running bond pattern. Metal trim edging also works nicely as a full border against cabinets and countertops. Prime the walls before using mastic, you don't want to mastic right over drywall compound.

[@practicalhomeprojects]

Good ideas, Thanks!

[@jk12428]

Thanks Dude

[@practicalhomeprojects]

You're welcome!

[@CBBC435]

Adhesive or modified thinset? I guess you use adhesive if tiling over drywall. I'm using cement backer board so I guess I use modified thinset. I recall, that's what the backer board manufacturer said.

[@practicalhomeprojects]

Hi there. Countertops are considered a dry area, so we used an acrylic adhesive like MAPEI Type 1 Ceramic Tile Mastic on painted drywall. Mastic is premixed and an easier consistency to work with, however it takes longer to fully cure. For any wet areas like a bathroom, you'll want to use concrete based materials like cement board and thinset.

[@TimStJohn-xp8rv]

What do you do if the countertops are 1/2 inch off from end to end to the bottom of the cabinets?

[@practicalhomeprojects]

Hey Tim. I recommend using a laser level to make the tiles straight even if the counters aren't. Start with the lowest end, and as you work towards the higher end, you can shave off the bottom of each tile as you go along. This will be less noticeable than leaving a big gap where the counter is lower. Best of luck!

[@DanielHernandez-sp8vq]

Seeing your niche trowel handle full of mastic drive me crazy. Also when installing schluter since is small using a margine trowel works way better also you didn’t polish your cuts that drive crazy as well.

[@samuelfubara8406]

Good video but too much talk and commentary from host

[@user-dt8ti7zr2z]

Very helpful 3.39 in re inner corner

[@practicalhomeprojects]

Glad it helped!