How Do You Install A Kitchen Tile Backsplash?
Ceramic or glass tile provides an durable, easy-to-clean surface for one of the places in your kitchen that needs it most–your backsplash–the wall space behind your cooking and preparation areas and the kitchen sink. Cleaning a painted backsplash can be frustrating and repainting is a bother. An attractive tiled backsplash will improve the value of your kitchen, as well as save you time and effort. It’s a job that can be completed in a weekend or two, depending on the size of the area to be tiled. Decide what kind of a backsplash you want. If you have a small space (or budget), you may want to design a plain backsplash with simple field or glass tile. If you have a larger space, you may want to include some decorative tile, design a detail for a large space (such as over a range or sink) or include edging. Draw up a plan, including all doors, cabinets and windows and assemble a color sampler of paint, wallpaper or curtains. Be sure to mark all measurements. Better still, draw your pl
