How Do You Build Tile Counter Tops?
Tiling you kitchen or bath counter tops not only adds beauty to your room, but creates counters that are easy to maintain. You can choose from an endless supply of color, shape, size and material. Stone is dramatic, while ceramic is neat and clean–you can even go with a sleek slate. The trick to great counter tops that will last forever is all in the preparation and decking. Take your time and make sure you have all the makings for some sandwiches because this project will take about three days. Measure your area. Standard counter tops are 25 inches deep, but be sure measure to the outside frame of your cabinet.Measure the length and don’t worry about the sink opening because you always add on with tile to account for cuts and breakage. Take a separate measurement for the front and sides that show for your bull nose tile. For your back splash you need to decide if you’re going to just put a bull nose or tile the entire area between your top and bottom cabinets. Then take that measurem