how to install kitchen backsplash
Posted By admin on March 30, 2010
how to install kitchen backsplash

Any experience with press on OR stick on backsplashes?
I bought my cousins home and he did a terrible job in tiling the backsplash in the kitchen. It is by far, the worst tile job I have ever seen.
I want to cover this up and have seen press on pvc tiles and other such items. They are a cheap and easy way to cover up a crummy job like this. I want to know, has anyone had experiences with these types of products and if so, how was it to install and how did the finsih product look? I only want people to answer that have placed it over ceramic tile. Thank you for your time.
Yep, it's easy to remove the old tile and begin fresh. This link has some good ideas to work from.
WHY use a Grooved Trowel?
My mom and I are trying to do some preparation for installing some tile as a backsplash in her kitchen. We are wondering why do you have to use a grooved trowel. Its part of all the instructions, but we have no idea why, and how important it is. Is it possible to place the tiles without having grooves in it? If not, what will happen if it doesnt have the grooves?
If the trowel you are using is designed for laying tile adhesive, then the grooves will consistently lay the correct amount of glue. Use one pass of the trowel to lay the glue (a little more than you actually need) and a second pass to scrape up the excess. The spaces in the edge of the trowel will leave the proper amount of adhesive behind every time. If you use a flat edge trowel, you will need to manually control the quantity of adhesive laid by "floating" the trowel. Accurate floating is a skill that takes a little bit of practice.
When purchasing your trowel, get some help from a salesperson to make sure you get the right sized "grooves" for the type of tile job you are doing. It is worth it to get the trowel with the grooves. It will make your job easier and the tiles will stay in place for a lifetime.
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