If you're going to do a DIY tile job, you'll have to grout it, and that means you have to know how to grout tile and — depending on the type of grout you use — how to mix grout. Not all types of grout need mixing. Acrylic- and urethane-based grouts come premixed and are r...
Everything You Need to Know about Renovating on a Budget Choosing a Kitchen Backsplash - Your guide to finding the perfect tile, layout, and grout color.LOVE THIS TUTORIAL? Be sure to join the anderson + grant mailing list to get all the tips, projects, and recipes for making your house...
So when I asked him to write a little post about how he installed our tile backsplash in the kitchen, he came back with 4000 words on exactly how he did it! This post is a little lengthy. But our hope is that it will give you the information you need to tackle your own backsplash ...
Renovations could also include making additions to the space. In kitchens (and occasionally bathrooms), adding a backsplash behind the sink and countertops can dramatically change the identity and feel of the space. While there are many affordable tiling options, plenty of budget-friendly backsplash ...
Afterclearing junk off your countertopswipe down the counters and backsplash with an all-purpose cleaner, or a granite cleaner if you have stone tiles. Scrub any grout with warm water and a stiff-bristled toothbrush. You can also add some baking soda to the water for extra cleaning power. ...
To finish off the edge on the open shelf wall, and to cover the backer board, I chose to run a row of tiles lengthwise along that edge: The final step is to seal the grout, which I have not done yet. For now, I am enjoying our beautiful new backsplash!
Step Fifteen: Grouting subway tile backsplash Once the mastic has dried completely, it’s time to add the grout. Tape off any edges you don’t want the grout to go, such as the sides of adjacent cabinets.Also tape off any walls next to the subway tile backsplash....
The most commonly used materials for backsplashes includes ceramic tiles. Tools such as trowels and a tile cutter should be used, along with an already premixed grout to help keep the tile fixed on the wall. If the use of ceramic backsplashes is a lot of work and there is little time ...
Grout the backsplash. Sit back and enjoy your work, nerd! A few photos of our finished kitchen... Wanna Nerd out With Us Some More? There's a LOT of nerdery - and geekery - going down on this blog. Here are some favourites... ...
At GROUT INSTALLATION, TILE Steve Bliss notes that the color choice for countertop grout is important as is grout material where stain resistance is a concern. Tile Color Choices: Harmony or Contrast Select the backsplash tiles considering creating harmony or contrast with other elements in your kit...