Anyone around here put up backsplash in their kitchens before? Thinking of putting it between the cupboards and the counter tops. I did this a couple years ago at an old house but the buddy that I enlisted led the charge. This mission I would be flying solo. Looking at using the 1x1 sheets they sell at Menards. My main concern is getting the adhesive mixture made correctly and how to cut around two outlets that I will need to go around. The last time I did it my buddy had to put two new outlet boxes in or something to make it flush with the new backsplash. Hoping to avoid screwing with that if possible. TIA.
DIY Question: Kitchen Backsplash
- Thread starter JM4CY
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This needs to be on the Chip and Joanna recruiting thread.
You can buy "wet" mastic so there's no adding water. You add water to powder for the grout.
Make sure you have correct tooth trowel.
For the bumping outlet plate out because of the tile depth, you can by foldable/stacking spacers at Menards/Home Depot. They are neon yellow and kind of look like legos.
I think I used those LEGO looking things before but they got all screwed up. Is there like a key for using them? How does it move the plug in closer to be flush with the new backsplash and not just the outside box?
I'm putting in another vote for mastic. Since it's structural for holding up the tile, I would want to risk the tile falling.
If you’re set on the 1x1s go for that but keep in mind for your first time, bigger tiles are easier to line up and easier to cut. I have one of my own so I’ve never tried renting one, but I’m pretty sure you can rent a wet saw for probably not very much. You can get one new for less than 100 bucks. Nippers will work too.
I’ve seen a few jobs with the 1x1s where you can obviously see the sheets due to sagging or not lining stuff up from the start. Some people might not notice but it stands out to me.
I’ve seen a few jobs with the 1x1s where you can obviously see the sheets due to sagging or not lining stuff up from the start. Some people might not notice but it stands out to me.
If you’re going to use the small 1X1 tiles or similar glued to a mesh net in a small area I’d look at the double sided tile glue mats. I used them redoing my bathroom a few years ago and they worked great.
Get yourself a few of those enlarged outlet plates. This is one thing I did myself once...but then paid for the second time. It’s mind numbing work.
