How to Install a Kitchen Tile Backsplash
Installing your own tile backsplash is an approachable and satisfying DIY renovation project. With a little bit of patience and determination, you can totally transform your kitchen.
In this article, we will show you how to install kitchen backsplash tile, step by step.
Tools You'll Need
- Pry bar or hammer
- Screw driver
- Finishing nails
- Tile cutter
- Notched trowel
- Margin trowel
- Mixing bar
- Buckets (3)
- Grout float
- Caulk gun
- Sponge
- Dry cloth
- Safety goggles
Prepare the Area
Remove any countertop items and place them safely away from the work area. Appliances such as an oven or refrigerator may also need to be moved to make tiling behind them easier. Cover the countertops and any adjacent areas with a protective sheet, such as a drop cloth or plastic sheeting, to prevent damage from debris or spills. Remove any countertop items and place them safely away from the work area. Appliances such as an oven or refrigerator may also need to be moved to make tiling behind them easier. Cover the countertops and any adjacent areas with a protective sheet, such as a drop cloth or plastic sheeting, to prevent damage from debris or spills.
You will also need to remove any outlet covers and switch plates in the area where the backsplash will be installed. This helps prevent damage to these items and makes the tiling process around electrical outlets easier and more precise.
