DIY BACKSPLASH: Every Step To Get PRO Results and Save $$$

[@rrennnerr]

What perfect timing. I just stopped at a tile shop an hour ago.

[@Bettercalldough]

Come over to the bathroom section

[@ModernBuilds]

That's awesome!

[@jodirauth8847]

You did a fantastic job. Your choice of tile is great also.

[@rosecityremodel2015]

Looks great! I have found using the grout sponge with the microfiber cloth on one side really helpful in cleaning grout and grout haze.

[@ModernBuilds]

That’s a great idea!! I’ll have to try that next time!! 🔥🔥

[@stevenlarsen4042]

Tip for keeping your metal trim in place - i always throw a couple brad nails through it while holding a level to make sure its perfect. This way you can add your tile and spacers without the worry of the metal moving around.

[@ModernBuilds]

Nice!! I wouldn’t have thought of that 🔥🔥

[@jbratt]

I was just typing up the tip about silicone on the bottom edge of the tile of the counter top and then you covered it. Good on you👍. Nice job.

[@ModernBuilds]

Haha! Nice 😁😁 I appreciate it!

[@benveenstra9413]

Looks great, I enjoy your flip videos. Maybe I would have corner backsplashed the place next to the fridge, but it still looks great…. Can’t wait for the next video

[@ModernBuilds]

I didn’t think of doing the corner, but I might do that when I do the next tiling job in the renovation

[@zimmejoc]

This wasn't an electrical episode and this place is older, but i would spring for GFCI outlets in the kitchen. At the very least put 1 GFCI on the first outlet on the circuit. It will protect all the other outlets on down the circuit.

[@fd3871]

A lot of older homes have a GFCI breaker

[@ModernBuilds]

I got a pack of new outlets with usb but I’ll get some with gfci too, thanks for the tip!

[@zimmejoc]

@@fd3871 that is true but it wasn't until the late 80's that they were required to be in the kitchen, and this house was built before the late 80's.

[@mandmatthews13]

Agree!!!

[@ShaneCarrigan]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 looks amazing! Love that the tiles have that handmade surface rather than smooth, subtle but great detail!

[@ModernBuilds]

Let’s go!! Thanks Shane!

[@MeaganMorris82]

This is the best tiling video I've ever seen. Thanks for making me feel more confident about trying it!

[@landmine5610]

That's sick. You should try a project for undercabinet lighting. I think it'd really make the tiles and counter pop.

[@christinacarter3697]

I wish I could do this myself! You are so talented!!

[@APlatypus40]

Actually the first time it actually looks (super) pro to me. Great Job !

[@ModernBuilds]

😂😂 I’ll take it! 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@coolman000099]

Back handed compliment 😹

[@naturalgalwilliams]

Mike, you have another professional installation, awesome!👏🏽👏🏽💐❣️

[@baghdadbaghdadia7026]

Ma Shaa Allah, good work ❤❤❤

[@tylerpestell]

Very nice! When I first saw the tile choice I thought it would look bad especially aligned vertically but after it was finished I really liked it. I always have a hard time mentally seeing the final product.

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks man! That’s always a challenge. I bought 4 different 12”x12” sheets to see them next to cabinets and countertops in place and that helped narrow down 🤙🏼

[@JetP20]

Great Job man, I've done some tile work and it's a lot of hard work and definitely as you mentioned having two people does make it much faster and also easier.

[@ModernBuilds]

I appreciate it.. yeah, lesson learned always have a hand!

[@LutherBuilds]

Thank you for this video and the price breakdown at the end.

[@bonitawood947]

Awesome job! Loved how you broke things down ESPECIALLY THE PRICE b/c a lot of KZbinrs leave that part out.

[@gregmize01]

Those look great Mike!

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks Greg!

[@willcookmakeup]

Looks great, this one I would not have patience for haha. I hate doing tile, and especially wet cutting it. This shape would have driven me crazy. Awesome job, keep up the updates!

[@ModernBuilds]

It took longer than I expected for sure! Thanks 😁

[@willcookmakeup]

@ModernBuilds For real, full-time pro masonry and tile experts are on another level. In our day-to-day lives, we so often overlook and don't even see the craftsmanship that goes into the spaces we interact with every day. Hotel bathrooms are one example of perfect installation. The afterthought of the floor tile installation at your local gym or spa. Or even the backslash in our kitchen as you've shown here. People who've never done it themselves have no idea how hard and tedious it is. And I cannot even begin to imagine what went into large-scale projects, like with all the marble and granite used at the 9/11 memorial fountain in Manhattan. And then if you start to think about ancient structures like the Taj Mahal made entirely of polished marble, sand, and brick without the aid of electricity and modern grout/cement

[@texastwitcher3392]

This project turned out great.

[@jefffree6990]

Nice job! To remove the grout its better to get a bunch of sponges and only go over the tile once ; DONT go back and forth. That just smears it all over. When the sponge is loaded up grab another one. When they're all dirty , rinse them at the same time ( or get you're helper to do it as you go :)

[@richardb2795]

I suggest installing a box extender (goof ring) in any of the electrical boxes surrounded by tile. For Safty reasons.

[@JasonCarr1979]

Mike I hope u plan on replacing the plugs!!!

[@ModernBuilds]

You know it!

[@Whatsacody]

Looks so good!

[@BruceAUlrich]

The tile looks great!

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks Bruce!!! 😁

[@c.a.g.1977]

Well done, Mike! I really love your honesty about your skills and abilities, owning up to mistakes: awesome! How'd you get the grout under the window sils?

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks!! I used my hand with a rubber glover haha!!! then sponged from there

[@Unlovable]

End result is great but now the old discolored outlets really stand out next to the nice white tiles. Maybe consider replacing those to not give it that flipped on a budget look?

[@ModernBuilds]

I’ve got a pack of usb outlets for the whole house! 🔥🔥

[@LuchLavoie]

Very nice backsplash. You should do a 2nd row under the stove since newer stoves usually come up flush to the counters. Cheers

[@naomim5746]

We have this exact same tile! Great job. 👏🏾

[@Patty-LoveMe]

Love you Mike keep up the amazing work 😊😊 🎉🎉

[@TheBillyo13]

In Australia we call it a splash back. Both work I guess. Just a bit of useless info. Love the vidssssss 😅

[@ModernBuilds]

I never knew!!! fun fact :)

[@marx769]

Great info! Thanks for taking the time to put all this together!

[@tyblips]

Tile in my current rental is legit falling off the wall so I'm looking to fix it, landlord is pretty hands off as long as we're not burning the place down, so this will be VERY handy video. Im gonna try to salvage the old tile to save money cus idk that anyone but me cares and im cheap lmao. But needed a refresher on how to apply it so it can be done RIGHT this time round

[@AdrianRomeroJr]

awesome video, if you want to cut your trim more safely buy the QEP or Calidad TileTrim square, helps with perfect 45 degree trim cuts and straight cuts as well with the tile saw. turned out super nice man! you're definitely stepping outside of the DIY sector, into the pro territories 😆

[@ModernBuilds]

Yoo! This is a good tip! Didn’t know this jig was out there. Already on its way from Amazon! Thanks dude

[@reidkarges6199]

I recommend using a wood chop saw for the aluminum. This allows you to easily cut the 45’s and it’s much safer plunging the saw into the material vs. Pushing the aluminum into the wet blade.

[@ModernBuilds]

I figured that’s be the case since it was aluminum… next time I’ll give it a try!

[@SherryGallowayFien-v8c]

I find this video really helpful for the most part. My only issue is that their is only the use of professional tools and not like the ones you can rent. Mentioning alternative options would be helpful, i.e. the hand help diamond blade saw to cut out outlets or if you don't have a sliding board wet saw table.

[@MIZUNOMP60]

What's the little tool you used to remove excess thin set between the tiles? thx

[@dorotheaisserstedt9238]

Das war ja eine Meisterleistung, wie der Übergang in der Ecke bei den Fliesen gelungen ist !

[@ModernBuilds]

Danke schön

[@neilhanks]

I didn’t see what trim you used in the listed materials. The schluter website is confusing. I’m looking for a brushed metal edge trim similar to what you used. I thought I found a good one in schluter scheine but apparently it’s for floors. Then the jolly trim “for walls” just doesn’t seem right with a weird offset on the outside edge. Any input anyone may have is appreciated.

[@adolfogonzalez3051]

I was very skeptical walking into this vid because i don't like the style of tile (its just my taste pls no hate!) but holy shi you did an amazing job and with excellent instructions for diyers to follow. And i kind of like the tile in the end! 11/10

[@theunspoken743]

Looks great! I was wondering. Do you put tile trim on all sections where tile lays ? Example the top of a cabient where the tile meets cabinet?

[@Samtagri]

Great job. Looks like an incredibly fiddly job. And that go figure lol!!

[@sterlgirlceline]

❓❓❓Is the easiest DIY backsplash smaller tile on the mesh backing? Does anyone know? A response would be greatly appreciated . Thank you for this video; so helpful! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@kamakaniolu]

Beautiful job! Thanks for the video

[@msavage138]

I use a tub of mastic on backsplashes. That's the only scenario where I use it. It's so convenient.

[@ModernBuilds]

What's different about mastic??

[@msavage138]

@ModernBuilds It's ready to use. It's not applicable for showers because of the water, and not meant for floors because it lacks the bonding strength. Also, for your next backsplash, you should invest in notched margin trowel(s) for under windows, etc. It eliminates the need to trowel out the mosaic tiles, keeping everything waaay cleaner as you go.

[@chrishaug]

Nice work! But next time start in a corner so that you dont get wierd cuts there 😊👌

[@jazminvillalobos5177]

That sealer works for marble subway also?

[@FrontlineElite_HeadHoncho]

Great video bud 👍

[@jkroiss]

2nd and loving the video keep it up long time fan when we build our house i might have to call you out

[@AndrewWidlicka]

how do you make sure it’s all level against the wall? do you push on it once you place it on the wall? i need to know 😭 i want to do this in my kitchen

[@ModernBuilds]

Give it a push and wiggle so it’s seated but don’t squeeze out the thinset 👍🏼👍🏼

[@PDCM88]

You can cut tile edging with tin snips. Definitely safer.

[@ModernBuilds]

Aaah wish I know… just bought a new set a month or two ago

[@Unownerdead]

"you want the margins of your tiles to be as tight to the electrical box as possible". Make sure you leave enough room that you could take the box out and replace it at some point. We have box in our kitchen with stripped screw holes, so the outlet isn't secured to anything. I called an electrician out to fix it and he said the tile had been installed with too small of a hole to replace the box, so there wasn't anything he could do besides cutting the tile himself, which would risk cracking and ruining it.

[@TheZinger14]

Are you planning on cleaning up the cabinet undersides?

[@Ashenkaniku]

I have some painted, wood paneling sheets instead of backsplash in the kitchen. Do those need to be removed before tiling or is it fine to tile on top of them, as if it was drywall?

[@ModernBuilds]

I’ve seen “tile primer” at Home Depot that is probably recommended, but I’d give it a Google and go for it!

[@jpgonzalez2961]

Thinset straight to sheetrock is ok, or do I need to add a hardy board?

[@oldtwinsna8347]

it's not necessary - there is no load applied nor any submersion of water.

[@gersonmorales3188]

3 day job is crazy we knock tiles like these that go all the way up to the ceiling and grout it all in about 2-3

[@DianeNichols-u1b]

What a job, that was a lot of work, but it paid off looks beautiful,

[@d3adkoolaid]

How do you get all that dried grout off the brand new cupboard bottoms? It looks terrible with it all over them.. But the tile looks really nice

[@ModernBuilds]

didn't see it until looking at footage, but I'll scrape it with a chisel and clean with haze remover

[@rachelbelton29]

I might call this modern traditional, but definitely not modern. There would need to be a mix of warm and light colors. Maybe that’s just me! You did a great job given the thin mortar. Can’t wait to see it with the new outlets.

[@ModernBuilds]

I agree that’s modern traditional. That’s what I’m going for considering I didn’t replace cabinets. Thanks a bunch 🤙🏼

[@edwardbarth8237]

To prime or not to prime the drywall?

[@jefffree6990]

might depend on the thinset being used ?

[@powder749]

Do you have a name of those tiles? I really like that shape.

[@ModernBuilds]

link is in the description :)

[@chrisharlow6652]

Looking good

[@davidwong6806]

Super Pro!!!! :)

[@streetlites]

looks great

[@Luvagirl010]

Great job

[@rachelleasedwalker6313]

I hope you airbnb it to a great traveling nurse who deserves it. 😊

[@DavidA-uk9bm]

Why are you using thinset instead of already mixed adhesive? Smarter not harder!

[@jbass86]

No gfci?

[@MasterSuzuki]

Are you gonna paint the cabinets ?

[@ModernBuilds]

Nope, I like having some wood tone with the grey-wash floors

looks awesome

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks!!!

[@therandomchannel9226]

Have grouting based tiles is a very bad idea as a backspalsh. For backsplash big tiles should be used with minimal/negligible grout lines. This will become dark in grout lines in the long run and is hard to clean. But any way good video and great efforts bro

[@AlfredoF75]

love you... 😊

[@dennisschickling2249]

Just let a SUPER PRO. #STAYSAFE #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

[@ModernBuilds]

Let’s go! Thanks 🔥🔥

[@hafizmiau]

Dry wall? - The rest of the world: 😯

[@erick100895]

did he use sanded.. it should be unsanded

[@just-dl]

For the dollars and sense segment, you should factor in your time. Pay yourself, at least on paper. For future projects it’ll give you a little frame of reference on what to expect in terms of hours. You msg find in some places the savings is worth sacrificing….

[@oldtwinsna8347]

not sure i agree on something like this. doesn't involve a whole lot or skill nor time for a typical backsplash install. the problem with contracting this type of work is that you're not going to get anyone good or reliable to come out for a few hours to do it without charging you the full day of labor at a rate where they could have done other jobs for more hours.

[@just-dl]

@ that’s a valid point. Probably better served to package up a few similar projects. Make it worth someone’s time to make a day of it. Of course having enough work of that type isn’t guaranteed. Still, time is money. I guess it comes down to which commodity is in shorter supply.

[@b.strong9347]

Seeing his bare hands so close to the saw blade made my eye twitch.

[@MSeroga]

Shame that you chipped some of those tiles, I'm guessing that was during the grout removal process, but otherwise it looked good.

[@ceasewatercolorarts]

I like it, the tile is really nice. PLEASE clean the bottom of the cabinets off that you smeared around on. It looks sloppy, and little things like that would make me question your flip.

[@ModernBuilds]

I didn’t notice until I saw footage… problems with being tall 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ceasewatercolorarts]

@ModernBuilds OK good answer! If you can't get it off now I have painted underneath side of those cabinets before.

[@DrunkInPublic]

🎉🎉🎉 😮😮😮 ❤❤❤

[@kevinchong7653]

First

[@ModernBuilds]

🎉🎉

[@stevenschwarcz8421]

Dude …big mistake..that unprepared Sheetrock will pull ALL of the water in your mortar out of the mortar and pretty soon your mosaic tile will start popping and essentially falling off the wall..shortcuts like this never work out

[@PhoungVien]

godly that qas a mess

[@WYLMAS]

Invest into a microphone for on-site speeches. These parts of the video sounds terrible without one. Voice-overs do sound great.

[@idealyoulose]

Thanks for the video. 👍

[@marcopoulin1897]

Wanna be tile setter you have to quit because you are shame for real tile setter

[@skylercampbell6578]

although it looks good all the mess under the cabinets looks awful.

[@Nynyyy999]

It’s really helpful. Thank you

[@jasonc422]

i’m surprised you didn’t finish the other part of the wall next to the fridge 🥲

[@ModernBuilds]

Didn’t think of it but I monger.. a couple people have mentioned it… could look good 👍🏼