DIY Stone Ledger Tile Kitchen Backsplash

[@jhscolombianito7598]

As a Tile installer , I have to say , amazing job. Congratulations.

[@borinvlogs]

You have done a great job. We did the same as well in our kitchen and these tiles make our place looks 10x more expensive lol. Very pleased with the result.

[@unfettered6418]

I have had this backsplash. If you seal it with something like 511 it’s fine. I had it for years and cook daily.

[@joellloyd2081]

I used a Dremel and cut the stone flush with the outlets on mine. Works great. Love the look of stone over tile.

[@CountryGirlLiving]

Good idea! Thanks!

[@phizz8694]

Nice job. You explained it very well and the installation steps seems very doable for any DIYer. Thank you!!

[@mikebee6633]

Absolutely beautiful. The backsplash looks great as well.

[@PTTHOR]

Great video, talented lady... I'm installing the same rock today.

[@brassmule]

Good to see you releasing videos again! I appreciate the tip on using the plastic bag to fill in the smaller gaps at the end.

[@hildalopez1252]

Great job. I have the confidence now to tackle this on my own : ) Thank you!

[@timriggs3998]

Great job! I love the looks of the ledger stone. I will be doing an accent wall with it shortly.

[@kdblack4614]

I’m starting a similar backsplash project. Thanks for helping me with the video you provided. Looks awesome.

[@shawkstar]

nice video and work. you did this better than lots of videos I have seen. great work!

[@eligebrown8998]

Looks great. I wonder if metal out let covers would look better then plastic.

[@emadigan523]

Great looking work! Love the idea of applying sealant after the install and the pipping bag with grout technique is a great idea. Thanks!

[@erinlee7216]

Just found your video..STUNNING! I learned a lot! ❤

[@davidmcdougall772]

Thank you for the video I just finished my backsplash and followed your video and it turned out great thanks for the help

[@chilibaldrr840]

I all of a sudden feel motivated after watching this.

[@JefeDaGreat]

Same lol wish my look about to tackle this at my friends restaurant on the bathroom backsplash

[@policani]

That looks amazing, but I imagine it's also very difficult to keep clean.

[@garymurawski1476]

What a significant improvement and I learned a lot from your video and explanation. I think I wll subscribe. There was something else, but I can't remember... OH! I would have opted for different style / color face plates.

[@workingfire1962]

Great job! I truly love it . Can you tell me what the color code is for the cabinets? Lowe’s I’m assuming as well?? Thank you !

[@Bbtexas185]

It looks beautiful!

[@BigLarryMacolly-eb5hh]

Beautiful job !!

[@marsattacks3455]

Looks amazing thanks for the tips. You can always paint with a laquer for a more wet look, and itll be easier to wipe down.

[@wolfitgood]

What a great suggestion

[@zthechainz]

I'm getting this done tomorrow albeit with a tiler who will be doing the work, I could never do this on my own. You did an absolutely fantastic job!

[@rodneymiracle3224]

Amazing job. Looks awesome.

[@SFoley990]

Nice job !

[@Elsa-qy9hr]

Absolutely brilliant and beautiful, you too😊❤

[@nely426]

Great work! Im motivated!

[@jewelsbaby2449]

Excellent video 👏👏

[@newry123]

Should the corners not be interlocked so there’s not a continuous line

[@n1lla]

Its probably been said, already but you need eye protection when cutting (3:30), especially if you are going to stick your face in close like that.

[@msmith8371]

Everything looks fantastic

[@Ppepochaz]

Great job cowgirl!!!

[@StephC1516]

It turned out great!!! Nice job!

[@CountryGirlLiving]

Thanks!

[@SeanInAlaska]

Beautiful job! I am getting ready to do this behind my woodstove and you answered every one of my questions!

[@IQR11]

Please redo the outlets. This is in a kitchen area where liquids or water vapor can get between the cracks and rust out the connections which can result in a wide range of problems. If you Drexel out the protruding stones to make them flush with the most recessed stones, the outlet cover can sit flush and close those gaps, prolonging the life of the outlet and creating a safer environment. Caulk is an option, but we all know caulk has a limited life before it cracks and the issue returns.

[@CountryGirlLiving]

Thanks for the tip!

[@tylertheadvisor4221]

Do you have a picture of this with the outlet cover off and on? Would love to see. Thanks.

[@MrCupcakes85]

How heavy are these panels? I got one to try to patch my wall where a tv mount was installed but it feels so heavy. Around 12-15 lbs a panel. Is it safe to install directly onto drywall at that weight?

[@MrThegoodlooking1]

The tile was cut to big around the power outlets. The flange should be sitting rite on top of the tile also by code the electrical boxes have to be extended out to the edge of the face of the tile to protect from fire and electric shock. It’s still a good looking job just skipping these steps will give your insurance company a reason not to pay out anything if house burns down.

[@LindaHuguley]

Like the piping of sand grout in spaces

[@fuelboy]

Great how-to. I'm planning mine out and was looking at the exact same tile saw as well.

[@CountryGirlLiving]

I like that tile saw. I have used it for a few projects now, and it has done really well.

[@carolliz4278]

Very impressive! Thank you for the great video, love your expertise. Please wear safety goggles and ear protection next time. Love, Mom.

[@CountryGirlLiving]

Thank you!

[@AJAllen31]

Do you have to use a special outlet box so a protrudes out past the stone? I’m redoing my kitchen now and I’m curious about how I’ll get the outlets in the box if I’ve got half an inch of stone poking out.

[@kylebocci3199]

Love it!! Great job 👍

[@lesliechow7286]

What is the make /model of the stone? I like the look

[@tawnyr24]

What kind of tile saw did you use for this?

[@rubenowitzv.3135]

Awesome natural work✨

[@andyruiz1744]

Wow very beautiful love it

[@joeyford6972]

How do you know where to cut it? Just kinda of like puzzle pieces?

[@bexaminer1]

I've watched several of your videos now and you're pretty versitle. You do everything. I did notice in this video you seemed to have a bit of a problem when you tried cutting a circle with your hole saw. I discovered something that will make life easier if or when you do it again. Take your hole saw and make a cut in a piece of plywood scrap. That piece might be the size of the bottom of a shoe box or something. Once you make that cut in the wood place that piece of wood over the tile or stone you want to make the cut in. Lean on it or somehow put a little pressure on it so that it doesn't move. Then you can make the cut in the stone and the wood will keep the hole saw from jumping around. I liked your idea of selecting stone that you use to go around the outlets. I did that to and then decided that I would just put the time in and make exact cuts to just go around the switch plate. Just a preference I guess. Anyway, I enjoy watching your videos. Keep it up.

[@CountryGirlLiving]

Great idea, thank you!

[@kristycannon7923]

I am considering this EXACT tile, color and everything for this exact application. Was so wonderful to find you video so i could see how it will look up....I LOVE IT! You did an outstanding job! 🎉 PS-what type of under-the-cabinet lighting do you have? It looks so pretty.

[@CountryGirlLiving]

Thank you. I am glad you found the video helpful.

[@angiespradlin1029]

nice job! it is cheaper than peel and stick just added work but you will get a long lasting beautiful look! I actually got some carrera marble on clearance for 3$ a tile 12×12..it was just enough to do a backsplash for my bathroom..in my area the peel n stick was 9$ a tile..wow like way more than I wanted to spend! I just dont understand what the craze is over the peel n stick!

[@CountryGirlLiving]

Wow, I didn't realize that peel and stick was so expensive

[@bevalbrecht123]

Love your videos and how you explain what & how you are doing everything. Your backsplash looks amazing with the wood counter top. I want to do this in a farmhouse. But we have concerns that the upkeep on a wood counter top would be a lot. What preventive things are needed and maintenance for a wood kitchen countertop?

[@CountryGirlLiving]

Sorry for the late response. The wood counter tops have actually surprised me at how easy they are to take care of. I finished them with tung oil, which was really easy. Pretty much all you have to do is apply more tung oil every few months. And you just wipe it on, so it only takes a few minutes. I just did a new video doing a one year review on the countertops. It might help you decide if you want wood countertops or not. I really like them.

[@rickfrenzy9556]

How do you keep them shits clean? Just dust them once in awhile?

[@josenieves1934]

What kind of stone color is this?

[@LeahRichelle]

Hey! Did you paint your cabinets? If so can you share the color used? Love it!

[@obwan7217]

Better to seal the stone the day before you put it on the wall..The thinset that gets on the stone will come right off if sealed before install.National electrical code says you must use box extensions to bring the outlets out. They makes many different box extensions all color coded.Never use spacers.DIY is good but you should always follow building and electrical codes for your area...Looks nice..

[@lucylu4778]

Thank you, I’m doing this and my fear is leakage. 😊

[@birds10100]

Looks great!

[@victorcaldwell2900]

Nice job. Looks 👍

[@superdeleon]

Great job ma'am

[@jend4128]

Nice Job!!!! Looks super good!!! 😃

[@CountryGirlLiving]

thank you!

[@dmv_p]

Great job!

[@scottgaskin8574]

Did u use a 1/2 in trowel I'm doing the same thing this week I read to use a 1/ 4 but I might try this ,thanks

[@yahawahchosenone6712]

I got a ten foot wall I wanna do let's see if it come out like this

[@mikecarty1070]

Question I see u went all the way up. are u putting a over the range microwave will that affect installing it. Because that what I’m doing. Now.

[@CountryGirlLiving]

No, I am not putting a microwave above the range. You probably want to stop at the bottom of the microwave.

[@dfrank4495]

Great work

[@scottgaskin8574]

Also are those spacers working good for you, thanks

[@geoffschulz]

9:10 The cracks were because you weren't paying attention when you prepped the materials. This could have been easily fixed with the wet saw.

[@joewells3992]

Hi could you put individual pirates and make your own design? Ty

[@garyappel7053]

I would put tape over the plugs to keep thin set out.

[@antham98]

Hi! Looks great. With the seller you applied. Did you find it effective. Worth doing?

[@degen_dad7682]

What kind of blade for angle grinder?

[@gmortera]

Looks amazing! I had my kitchen redone with smaller stones and some kept falling off on install so the installer added more mortar and now there are some dried mortar in front of it that I can’t remove. How do you remove them? I’m hoping to clean it before I seal. Thanks

[@CountryGirlLiving]

that is going to be tricky. If it was a smooth tile, you could probably gently scrap it off with something like a chisel. But with stone, it is going to be really hard to get it off of that textured surface. That is why I am constantly cleaning the tile during install to make sure I don't have any thinset on the front of the tile.

[@kranson8514]

Well done great effort 👏👏

[@Grad2016]

Is it on drywall??

[@patdrouillard4660]

What did you use to cut the tiles at the wall ?

[@ruralridez6165]

good job looks real nice

[@LindaHuguley]

Nice job

[@thomasfoster5200]

What kind of blade did you use

[@TEMPESUNDEVIL480]

Hi love ur video think u did a wonderful job and I learned alot from this...but I have 1 question, im a professional painter for over 20 years plus, and we've always used water to smooth out. So I'm curious why Denature alcohol? I'm getting ready to do a job and they want me to add the same stone.

[@CountryGirlLiving]

Thank you! I used alcohol because I was using a silicone based caulk. Water doesn't work very well to smooth out the silicone. Water works great for smoothing water based caulk, which I am guessing is what you mostly use as a painter.

[@JJelpanameno]

Good job !!

[@CAMPFIRESKY]

Now that you have been living with this backsplash, how in the world do you keep it clean? I love the look, but I am concerned about the maintenance. Would love a follow-up. THANKS

[@CountryGirlLiving]

I have had it for about a year now and have not had any trouble keeping it clean. I have splashed spaghetti sauce on it a time and two, and it just wipes right off. The sealer that I put on it helps with this.

[@marlyyjane]

@@CountryGirlLivinghow would you remove it if you didn’t want it anymore?

[@rosieandrade8482]

How do you clean that type of backsplash near the stove. Anyone

[@jamesspurgeon5803]

Could I use that mortar on a painted, somewhat textured wall, or would I have to sand the wall?

[@CountryGirlLiving]

Hmm, I am not sure. I have never tried that before.

[@niareno316]

Beautiful!!!!!!

[@mattlanza8420]

Really great work.

[@CountryGirlLiving]

Thank you

[@retiredpolicelawrenced6846]

I have a question sir. We are doing a marble back splash in our kitchen. We have a granite counter top without a granite border. Do we need a border trim to start from the bottom when installing the backsplash? Please help

[@CountryGirlLiving]

I have never done that before, I am not sure

[@jamaicaigot9335]

Hey, thanks for sharing! Helps me a lot! Are you in audea?

[@christineseton7687]

Nice Job!

[@CountryGirlLiving]

Thank you!

[@carlagribi6142]

Good job

[@zahrayoucef1484]

How to clean this stone pls??

[@rubcan]

You are a genius 🔥🔥

[@guadalupepulido5264]

Do it has to be a special saw for cut this type of stone ?? What size. Is it or the name of the saw

[@CountryGirlLiving]

You need a wet tile saw to cut this type of stone. I got mine at Harbor Freight. It is the Diamondback 7 inch Wet Tile Saw.

[@SunShineWest505]

Thanks 👍

[@Nguyen12121]

Nice backsplash, but i can't imagine how you'll clean it.

[@mousskar1570]

Hhhhhh same question I do that in shower is nice to see but not easy for Leah

[@nickb8618]

Gotta seal it with high gloss concrete sealer so u can clean it

[@ManuelSanchez-hz6ij]

Great video, thank you! Do you know how often should we seal the tiles? Once a year or is it just a one time thing?

[@CountryGirlLiving]

You do have to reapply the sealant, but I wasn't sure how often. I had to look it up on the product website. For the sealant I used (511 Impregnator Sealer) this is what the company recommends. " Typically we recommend re-application on flooring every 1-3 years for commercial flooring and every 3-10 years for residential flooring. We recommend re-application every 1-3 years on counters and every 3-20 years on vertical surfaces." That is straight from the company website - www.rustoleum.com/pages/homeowner/faqs/miracle-sealants-faqs

[@giovanigiorgos2955]

Looks good except the outlet covers. Some stone mfg make matching stone looking outlet covers.

[@firedawg8419]

Nice job!!!

[@GoodVibesOnly1914]

Anyone have any ideas for an alternative to outlet covers with this? Could you maybe form mortar around just the sockets without a cover to give it a more integrated look?

[@CountryGirlLiving]

Some people mentioned using a drimmel around the outlets to make the stones flat, that way the outlet cover will lay flat.

[@catcolbert9044]

Gorgeous!!! ❤️

[@bobmoses5129]

Good job!

[@mas25045]

What color stone did you mix to get that effect? I love it!

[@meemster101]

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