DIY KITCHEN TILE BACKSPLASH (Installing kitchen backsplash for the first time) | Home Reno Ep. 22

[@brittanyedwards8366]

Just bought a home and have been binge watching your videos... you've given me faith that my husband and I can do our backsplash ourselves as well as tear down the halfwall on the stairs to but up rails ❤

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Congratulations! Love this!

[@jflo7674]

You did better than some "professionals". You're a perfectionist. Great job. 😊

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! You are so right- I am absolutely a perfectionist sometimes to the point that it’s annoying 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤣

[@jflo7674]

@@KelseyRomitoDIY 😆

[@Judy2aT]

Really enjoyed this video! I thought I was going to wet myself laughing at your "house fire prevention with a peanuts and M&Ms break"...I can totally relate. Your kitchen is turning out so good. I, too, love a clean and simple classic design. Looking forward to the next one.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Haha! This happens to me at least once a project so I figured I’d share my biggest tip- eat some m&ms and try again!

[@movinngroovin2104]

I'm going back and watching your videos because at the time we had moved to TN and was looking for our home. We have been in our home about 10 mon now and just did our subway tile in the kitchen we bought the wavy subway tile and did grout because of the wavy look love it with our dark gray cabinets. Great job !

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! Good luck on your projects!

[@callynt]

Fantastic job. It's not that you make it look easy. You make it look achievable with some determination to get the job done.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! This is one of my favorite comments ever!

[@hiltsaber]

Great video!!!! Literally the other day I was like, I would like to see a simple way of doing backsplash and then this video came to life. Keep the great work!!! You are a Rockstar!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you so much! I’m glad the video is what you were looking for.

[@doloresramirez3289]

Your kitchen looks complete and stunning now with backsplash. Love your sense of humor. Yes you have to laugh sometimes to get through things..lol ...You should be proud.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! M&ms really help my sense of humor! 🤣🤣

[@maggiesue4825]

Oh, my, it looks SO GOOD! Subway tile is classic and will never look dated. And so clean and fresh! Nice, job!!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! Learned a lot on this project.

[@janicegray9999]

I’ve always wanted to title backsplash but I’ve never had the guts to try you get a great job came out very very pretty

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

This was a great beginner project to start with!

[@Beautiful_Redesign]

Amazing job! Love your channel ♥ just a suggestion - maybe consider painting the bottom of the cabinets as well because when you sit down in the dining room and at the island it probably shows and also when you turn on the little lights there is a very yellow- ish reflection... The kitchen looks yellow and it's not. It's actually beautiful, gorgeous black and white style

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Stay tuned for next week’s video 😉😉

[@kassiereid3300]

You inspire me like no other DIY KZbinr. I have to wait for my husband on projects because I don’t know how to use any power tools and correctly measure with measuring tape. I have so many things I want done but I have to wait on him. Can you do a tutorial on using power tools for dummies??? 😊

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Love this idea! There was definitely a time when I didn’t know how to operate tools and had to learn so I think this could be a cool video.

[@OlgaSmirnova1]

You are something lady! God Bless!

[@mackenziezamarripa9394]

looks amazing! i LOVE the big subway tiles!!!!!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! ❤️❤️

[@pretty95138]

OMG this is amazong...i was smiling when you said viewers say you make it look so easy, bcoz i actually feel you make it look so easy LOL.

[@jbkidsco]

I am literally installing my backsplash right now!!! we were one tile...yes one tile short. Husband off to the store.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

What a bummer! But cheers to being done! Celebrate with some m&ms. 🤣🤣

[@geriann4755]

Amazing that this is your first time doing tile. Great job!!!

[@WADER966]

Great job, love it. I did my first tile backsplash a couple years ago and everyone said it was easy. Well as you would know I picked a difficult tile. After doing research as I was installing it the tile I picked they said not a good idea for first timers. I did finally get it done and it looks beautiful but it took many hours and a massive week long back ache.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Lots of work but totally worth it!

[@Kim-ek7xy]

It looks beautiful! You make it look so easy. I'm tempted to do it, but I need to replace the old formica countertops first. Your kitchen looks great! Thanks for sharing.

[@lizmarin9568]

Great job Kelsey! Your kitchen has come so far from where you started!!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! Sometimes I look at pictures of the house when we bought it and I’m surprised at what it used to look like. It looks so different!

[@kimberlyakers5923]

looks awesome. I would maybe still seal the thin grout lines so when you do splash spaghetti sauce it doesn't stain.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

That's a good idea!

[@sherenenicole4152]

You did an awesome job. You really do make these projects look easy, even something that you are doing for the first time. I love you channel.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! I’m so happy to have this community of people who love the things I do. Thanks for being here!

[@c.h.9193]

You're the Best! My Tile was just delivered today. I am also doing Subway Tile Backsplash in my Kitchen & in the Guest Bathroom. It will be my first time as well. GIRL POWER! Thanks bunches Kelsey, Cathleen

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Awesome! I think subway tile is great for beginners (like I was). Hope it goes well for you!

[@c.h.9193]

@@KelseyRomitoDIY It did. Thank you for your sweet reply.

[@suesch60]

I just had new cabinets install and have to think of what to do for backsplash, you are so inspiring! Thank you.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! So many options- it’s hard to choose!

[@egonzy4473]

You’re doing amazing! Love watching your videos

[@venegasenmerida6307]

Mapei makes grout & matching caulk

[@MomMomG]

Good job! 👍 you inspired me 😉

[@Jenna1814]

Absolutely beautiful. Love it.

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Well done Kelsey. One of the better beginner tile job videos I've seen on here. And, I was absolutely dying when you took the M&M break😂👍👍. We've all been there. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

🤣🤣 I pretty much take an m&m break every project!

[@karendominguez2747]

The back splash is beautiful.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you!

[@tuppstyle2011]

Awesome work! Love it♡

[@fletchfflctch]

Just loving the diy... you just show how anyone can really do anything, with a little work and research. I do have to ask though, how many rolls of frog tape have you used... A LOT probably 😁

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! Oh my goodness I buy lots of frog tape but my most purchased item is probably caulk.

[@58Allyson]

PB m&m’s make everything better☺️ Love the backsplash!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

They really do! Thanks!

[@katemoore6249]

Brains, beauty, and ability!!! You are the whole ball of wax!!!

[@venegasenmerida6307]

Wow....came out great may i suggest ear protection when cutting tile & mask too

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thanks!

[@marcusdavis8650]

Wow you did such awesome work again I just did backsplash not long ago in my kitchen exactly the same type of tile except mines is slightly gray but you did an awesome job and It it easy but I know exactly what you went through. 👍🏾

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

So you totally get it! ❤️❤️

[@marcusdavis8650]

@@KelseyRomitoDIY Yes!!

[@rebeccalitardo6250]

Great job, that peanut m& m break had me laughing.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

🤣🤣 trust me it was necessary

[@susanmorris-smith5509]

Well done!!!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thanks so much!

[@metteegholm6102]

Looks good!👏👏🤩❤️

[@spazmat123]

Amazing 🤩

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you!

[@lisadearing5960]

If you tile on each end and work toward the corner, this will ensure you won’t end up with those tiny little pieces on the end. Any small pieces will end up in the corner which is easier to hide and your eye isn’t drawn to that area. (This is just based on our tiling experience). 🙂

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

I was using that same theory but opposite. I knew you would see into the corner but the end with the small pieces would be covered by the keurig. Still annoying either way! 🤣🤣

[@lisadearing5960]

@@KelseyRomitoDIY my Keurig is in the corner! It hides everything! You’re right, either way is frustrating! I like for things to come out perfectly! I have a few OCD tendencies! Drives my husband crazy! 🤷‍♀️😁

[@markdiloreto9042]

great job!!! you were meticulous....I am attempting the same in my kitchen with 3 x 10 withe subway tile

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! Good luck!

[@shawnawilliams263]

You should paint under cabinets white.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

You’re 100% right. Check out the next video. 😉

[@joysmith9185]

Great job x

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you!

[@lauratruthseekingWarrior]

I just am not crazy about the brass cabinet hardware with stainless appliances, looks way too busy with too much shine.i know it's trendy, but I tend to lean toward traditional with only a few modern items in style. I would have gone with Crystal glass knobs. It's your kitchen, but just an observation.

[@susannovak8263]

I like the soft gold hardware with the stainless appliances, probably because that’s what I did in our home. Mixing metals gives another dimension and doesn’t look so builder grade as when everything matches.

[@marshabalderrama8903]

I love the backsplash you picked. It will be easy to clean. Just be sure to seal the grout, because you definitely will get sauce in the grout and you can’t clean that out😬