How To Install Tiles On Wall Backsplash

How to install a tile backsplash prepare the walls for tile.

How to install tiles on wall backsplash.

Cut the jagged edges of the first piece of tile off with scissors. Once it s dry you are ready to install the tile. Plan the tile layout. Use a back and forth pattern.

The following will walk you through the four stages of installing a tile backsplash. A tile backsplash in the kitchen may be applied over clean level drywall since sinks aren t. Apply the adhesive to your cut out tiles. Apply the adhesive evenly across the back of the tiles that you want to place against the wall.

Floor tile spacers measure your wall to determine the amount of tile you need. If you re using embossed tiles make sure to spread enough adhesive to fill in the back of the tin because tin tends to dent. Include an additional 10 percent of tile to fill any small gaps or use as replacements for damaged pieces. If you only have one section to cover multiply the width.

Before you apply mastic and begin tiling do a dry run by lining up the edge of one tile with the center mark then place tiles side by side to determine how many tiles will be needed and the width of the end pieces. Remove the old backsplash and patch the wall if necessary. Lay out the backsplash tile. Peel off the tile backing and press it onto the starting corner of the wall.

You can mark a straight line with pencil and a hard ruler before cutting. You have four separate areas to measure. 1 prepping the wall.