In our case, the first obstacle was the electrical outlet that fell right in the line of our tile. Enter the wet saw. We used it to cut out the area where the electrical outlet fell inside of the tile. We sketched out the outlet size and made several straight cuts using those marks as a guide, which was very easy using the wet saw. Then we plucked these small strips out from the larger piece of tile, leaving us with a perfect cut that fit snugly around the outlet.
In our case that was when we got to the wall and a full piece of tile would not fit. Then we used a snap cutter to make the cuts on these tiles, which is significantly less intimidating than using a wet saw. You simply run the scorer along the tile and put pressure on that scored line until the tile breaks along that line. We used this method for all of our straight-forward cuts and the process was super simple! Once we made all of our cuts and had all of the backsplash covered, we were officially done for day one.
One thing you need to do once the area is all cleaned up is to make sure all of the tiles are clean and ready for grout tomorrow. That means going over all of the tiles with a wet cloth and a little fingernail power to get rid of all of the mortar that set on the face of the tile or in between the grout lines.
I actually used a plastic knife with a rag over it and ran it through all of the grout lines to get the extra mastic off before entering into Day 2. Before diving right into the grout, make sure you have all of your tools accessible so you can work quickly. That means having a bucket or a few buckets of clean water by you as well as several sponges. So if you think you may need something, have it nearby just in case!
I also brought up a table lamp from our basement so I could see every little detail of the grout. Additional couple hours will be necessary for grout application and cleaning the job site.
But complex backsplash installation with incorporation of different types of tile and creating unique design could be a very time consuming project which might last a few days to complete. Most of backsplash materials can be installed directly on top of painted wall and there are no extra work needed if wall surface area between countertop and kitchen cabinets in good condition. But if drywall is damaged or old backsplash should be removed preparation work will result in total number of man-hours increase.
There are dozens different materials from copper and stainless steel sheets to solid polished granite slabs and laminated MDF panels could be installed on a kitchen backsplashes. Some materials are easy and faster to install while some might take longer time. Houzz TV. Houzz Research. Shop Featured Holiday Categories. Home Decor. Holiday Decor. Christmas Trees. Holiday Lighting.
Gift Cards. Email Save Comment 8. Featured Answer. I posted photos here: www. Like 1 Save. Sort by: Oldest. Newest Oldest. Everything I've read is to thinset tiles, wait 24 hours to grout. Like Save. MongoCT 11 years ago. If you paint the cabinets white, the white appliances will blend in and not be a problem as long as they are clean and functional. I would take down the mirror and art and run a simple backsplash across the entire back.
A top trim piece on the backsplash on the open area with no cabinets will help a lot. Backsplash serves a function. Your kitchen will look less dated if you paint the older style oak cabinets You will get a higher price for your home if these simple updates are made. And the light fixture over the sink needs to be changed. I know that you are on a budget, all of these things can be done for a very reasonable cost that you will get back when you sell.
I have been a realtor for 38 years, and kitchens, baths and closets are what sell homes. Buyers usually want to do as little as possible when moving into a new home. Your floor can be covered with a runner Buyers will be able to see that it is a peel and stick tile and they can easily replace it. Try to find a very simple and neutral granite or quartz for the countertop and paint the walls a pretty light neutral color. The gold paint is a NO. Good luck with your project, and shop around for prices, you will be surprised at what you can find online that will keep you within your budget!
Just my opinion, since you have a polished granite, and your cabinets have a sheen to them. As someone suggested, a bacsplash with hints of metallic reflectiveness would be nice.
I'm not sure I would want another highly reflective material, especially with your undercabinet lighting. I love my textural backsplash and it has hints of metallic copper in a slate pencil tile, Jeffrey Court brand. A highly textural backsplash would be very interesting for you, I think, with some metallics for interest. I posted a couple of my photos below. Good luck. I love having a mirror or maybe a mirror college would work by to the right of the sink - however the one I have there now is reflecting my cabinets and fridge on the right side and not the right color for the wall.
The left side of the mirror reflects the beautiful outdoors -- so looking for the right mirror or mirror college for that space.
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