Posted: 7/4/2014 10:28:50 AM EDT
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I have picked out some expensive travertine and glass horizontal tiles for the kitchen backsplash I want.
Am I better off having this professionally installed or taking a class on how to do this myself? How difficult is this?? |
| It's pretty easy if you can measure and keep a straight line. Take a Depot class on laying tile. Is nice to have a tile saw, the table saw types for $80 or so are best. I sawed my tile in the kitchen as I did it, just made sure the saw had water in it, cleaner/cool er cut and less mess. |
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It's pretty easy if you can measure and keep a straight line. Take a Depot class on laying tile. Is nice to have a tile saw, the table saw types for $80 or so are best. I sawed my tile in the kitchen as I did it, just made sure the saw had water in it, cleaner/cool er cut and less mess. Someone I work with is letting me borrow their saw. It is brand new, used only once for a similar Job. I just wondered if the classes were good enough to get me through. |
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Back splashes are pretty easy, you should be fine with a class, and a few youtube videos.
If you are doing an intricate pattern, and have to make a lot of cuts, it is much easier if lay it out and make all your cuts first. I take a large piece of paper and draw the space to be covered, along with any outlet boxes. Then cut the tile and lay out the pattern on the paper. Mix up your thinset, and put it on the wall. Since this is your first time, do small (2-3 ft ) sections at a time. Use your grout float to press the tile on, not your fingers. This will help you keep a flat surface. |