How Do You Lay Kitchen Counter Tile?
A new tile countertop is a remodeling project that can make a dramatic change in your kitchen. As long as your old countertops are in decent shape, you can place new tiles right over the old ones. Design options are endless and costs vary widely, depending on quality and tile selection. Measure countertops to find out the amount of tile to purchase. Buy more than necessary to have enough matching tile to complete the project. Define the area for specialty tile placement on the kitchen countertop. Plan the areas out, measure and get the correct cutting tools to trim the tile. Before beginning the grouting process, make sure you have an ample supply of tiles. Lay decorative tiles out on the countertop in the design pattern to ensure proper fit. Set the edge pieces around the entire countertop first. Do this by buttering the back of the tile with the grout. Lay them in their designated place on the countertop. Use spacers to get the exact same edges along all sides. Place plastic spacers
