024: Tiling a Kitchen Backsplash

Carmen would like to install a kitchen backsplash.

She’d like some tips on how to do this on a 5 x 3 section of her kitchen wall behind the stove.

I recommend that she use a tile wet saw, this will make cutting tile EASY.

Renting a tile saw costs $30-$50 per day.

If you go this route make sure the saw has a new blade, otherwise your tile will have choppy edges.

Planning a tile backsplash takes time. But this is the most important part.

Use a notebook or graph paper to get the dimensions perfect.

I also recommend looking into 3 different ways to adhere the tile to the wall.

1. Mastic

2. Bondera (http://buybondera.com/)

3. Thin-set

Personally I like thin-set but the other two options are good for kitchens.

Today’s Quick Tip is about Fusion Pro grout.

Fusion Pro is great for DIYers because it comes pre-mixed and takes the mystery out of grout consistency.

Plus it’s stain proof and doesn’t need to sealed.

Fusion Pro is perfect for floors and walls, especially kitchen backsplashes.

Check out Fusion Pro over on Custom Building Product’s site under Grouts the Single Component Grout

http://www.custombuildingproducts.com/homeowners.aspx

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