Penny Tile Installation | Kitchen BackSplash

How to Install Penny Tile BackSplash, in this video we will show how I tiled an entire wall of our kitchen with penny tile. The video includes how to cut penny tiles as well as grouting. This is an easy DIY tile project that anyone can handle with some with some planning and basic tools.
Hopefully you all find the video helpful and interesting.
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[@madman432000]

Just started the backsplash behind my range using subway tile and these Penney tiles. Should have watched this first. That looks pretty cool .

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks and good luck with your tile job.

[@WoodenItBeGrand]

I have nothing that needs tiling, and no desire to find someone to tile for, but you made it look so easy Harki! Now I want to give it a try. 🤣

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Lol don’t do it if you don’t have to….🤪 It’s like a marathon you hit a wall during the tiling and just have to push through it.

[@elle4955]

Everything I needed to know before I start my penny tile project. Thanks!!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Great hope your project goes smoothly

[@MarkMcCluney]

Hoo boy Harki, you made that look so easy. I've never seen these kind of tiles installed before so I was slightly disappointed to see you didn't put all the little pennies on one at a time. Now that would have been a long video! Cheers mate.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks Mark and yes that would have been a painstakingly long video. As always appreciate you visiting!

[@FixitFingers]

It certainly appears daunting but you made it look easy Harki, great work.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks James, appreciate that.

[@fannycontant-duguet3118]

Thank you for this tutorial. Just finished my backsplash today following your tips and the result is great! The tape make a huge difference for a clean cut. Finding the middle of the wall and start there is a great tip for symmetry 🙌👌🏻👌🏻

[@LonghornWorkshop]

That is awesome 👏. It’s always great to hear feedback like this, inspires us to continue making content that helps people. Thanks again and wish you success on your next project!

[@kelliborg7252]

Thank you so much for your great information! you saved me! First time doin penny tiles and couldnt figure out how to cut them! Yes!!!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Glad it helped, best to just rent a sliding tile saw as it will make you life a lot easier, and buy some good quality tile nippers.

[@justinbyers1441]

Man that turned out awesome nicely done, and some really great tips thanks for sharing and great video

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks JB appreciate that and the support. Looking forward to your next shop/ furniture build

[@trevor5290]

Some good info there. Thanks for taking the time to share. Only thing is I was hoping to learn more about the inside corner of the wall. More to the point how to get them to interlock in the very corner. Thanks!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

You are right on that, that was a missed opportunity my part. Basically what I did was to ensure the best I can that it looks like a continuation, meaning it looks like a whole tile even though it’s a corner. So for example if I ended up with a third of a penny time on one side I try and make the other side start at 2 thirds. Not sure if I make sense, but it’s what looks good to the eye

[@SujMenon]

Good job on that install Harki 👍. I was surprised that the tile cutter could cut it perfectly. I thought those small penny tiles would all chip or shatter and tear away, haha

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks mate, yeah chipping isn’t the issue, it’s that they move around when cutting them unless you taped them down. I need a laser cutter like you have for tile…lol

[@m.acardenas6103]

Makes me want to start a tiling project again! Looks great Harki!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks Monica, a tiled wall does look great no doubt.

[@Austeration]

Very informative video with lots of details. I think after watching this I would be willing to give something like a go if I ever needed to do such a job. Looks great, very professional job. Well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks mate, planning it out is the key with tiling. This was a big kitchen, most people would have small areas for tiling and it’s an easy enough job. Thanks as always…

[@laureng7882]

Great tips! Thank you! It looks wonderful as well!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thank you for the kind words it’s appreciated.

[@monroekunz1331]

Answered every question I had & more. Excellent video very informative thank you

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Glad it helped, appreciate your comments.

[@GingerButz-ly4ws]

Great video. Very helpful as I start my penny tile project.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

That’s great, you will do a great job.Planning is key, and just take your time.

[@jacobdysart3477]

Great video

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks appreciate that and hope it helped

[@metalartRestoration123]

Making it look easy mate gives a nice finish to your kitchen 👍

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks man, wife’s happy so alls good…🤣 Like any big project at about half way stage you are thinking what the hell was I thinking…lol

[@brynhildur]

Thank you so much. This video was very informative. The best I've seen on the subject snd I have wached a lot! You answered all my questions😊

[@LonghornWorkshop]

That’s great feedback, really appreciate that. Could have shown more but the video gets too long and some people don’t like that…

[@riettegodboutroy2668]

Félicitations,très bien exposé, ,,MERCI!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks

[@ceklambie]

Thanks!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thank you very much that’s really appreciated. It’s first super thanks $ so means a lot.

[@JohntheSchreiner]

Looks great!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks John appreciate that

[@gigisimpson-glover4433]

That was so helpful

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks glad it helped. Appreciate leaving a comment

[@khanlego]

Thank you!!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

You are welcome, and thanks for commenting

[@zacharybaldridge9554]

Good stuff

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks !!

[@williamhickey2512]

Thanks!!!!!!!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thank you for watching and commenting, appreciated

[@a.p.a.woodmetal3412]

Very beautiful work 👏👏👏👌👍👍👍🙂

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thank you man, appreciate your support

[@juancarlosvilla9602]

Wonderful work! Looks amazing! You are a genius placing tiles

[@lunatiki8473]

Oddly satisfying.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Kind of is satisfying… thank!

[@user-sb9nx3zm2r]

How do you extend electrical outlets from. The wall? Great video!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thank you, to extend the outlets see my quick video at the link below on how to do that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baibqp2PbM11d5Ysi=WVyzClmPRyhsvZF_ I got my spacers from Amazon, or go to your hardware store and ask them for electrical outlet extenders. You have many different options. Hopefully that helps

[@Kevscancave]

I never minded tiling in my house… But I disliked grouting! … great video 👀great job explaining👍

[@LonghornWorkshop]

You are right about grouting, its like sanding. Has to be done and it’s not fun… Thanks again for watching and commenting

[@Kevscancave]

@@LonghornWorkshop Exactly!

[@woodandmetal9335]

Very nice 👍👍👍 like

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks man

[@allisonmcelveen9050]

Wonderful tutorial! You said the switch plate will cover the tile so you weren’t concerned about it being perfect. I need to make sure I understand before I start- I would think the tile would need to butt up to the plate because the screws are so tiny they won’t screw the plate back in if they sit on top of the tile. Will you please clarify? Thanks so much- I’m feeling a little more confident!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks for watching and commenting. The tile should not butt up to the switch wall plate. The switch wall plate should always be on top of the tile. So you ask a good question on how you screw on the plate, there are basically two options, what I did was to use electrical out let extenders that allows you to extend the switch out so that the switch plate fits flush to the outlet. I have another short video on how to do that here: How to Extend Electrical Outlets to be Flush with the wall kzbin.info/www/bejne/baibqp2PbM11d5Y

[@adm6785]

Thanks! Definitely subbing after this tutorial. Very easy to understand for a beginner, and your other videos are things I'd like to learn. I'm just beginning to tile my kitchen backsplash. Now you've got me thinking I should take it all the way up the wall. We'll see. lol I had to remove outdated tile which left a few holes in the drywall. Still trying to figure out if I should just patch and sand the drywall or replace it with a 1/4" or 1/2"cement backer board. Don't know why I'm afraid to drywall, but I am. Just seems so flimsy. Cement board, screws, and mesh tape seem easier for me to handle for some reason. Which route would you take if you were a beginner?

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks for the kind words. Cement board may be an overkill for a backsplash, I would go for drywall myself. You can just patch the bad spots in the drywall with joint compound. Taking the tile all the way up looks nice for sure, just need to make sure you absolutely love the tile…lol…

[@michaelkennedy496]

Is it okay to go right over painted drywall? I thought it would need a cement board or something similar to build a lasting bond. Just curious! Thanks!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Depends on the paint that was used on the wall. If it’s gloss paint then I think you should think about prepping that surface prior to tiling. I have tiled over matt finish paint with no issues.

[@dominiquewaight5325]

My penny tiles will be above a vanity, so they won't go wall to wall... how do you recommend sealing the edges? Would you finish on half pennies or full pennies? Would you use a tile edge or just caulk? Thanks!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

You have a few options. You can finish the edges with pencil tiles, they come in different colors so that will look nice. Or you can finish the edge with a metal SCHLUTER edge. SCHLUTER has a few different profiles so you can select what you like and they come in 8 feet long size so it’s easier to work with. Just google SCHLUTER edge on you tube, and I think Lowes sells those. Those are your best options , hope that helps

[@cbfh5526]

any tips for spacing and how to avoid seams?

[@LonghornWorkshop]

I eyeballed the spacing, and the tiles are off set with each other so hard to see the seam. The key is spacing, if you don’t want to eyeball it, you can try and see if you can use tile spacers. To be honest for me eyeballing was easier, just stick the tile sheet to the wall step back and see if it looks seamless. You can also offer the whole tile sheet, like a brick wall. Not sure if any of that helps ?

[@BuiltByChris]

Great job, lots of really handy tips. How much would you charge to come to my house and do my kitchen? 👍🤔🤣🍺🍺

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Lol Chris mate, I will pass on your offer. I will only tile around my house… haha. Age is not on my side and it is hard on the body these days to be honest… Thanks again for visiting and the support