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Blogger Pittsburgh, PA on May 04, 2012

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Glass Tile Backsplash Adds Pop

Found this glass backsplash on sale at Home Depot-someone special ordered it and didn't like the style. Anyone can install this in no time and I think adds character. I installed this kitchen in our latest rental and it's working out great.

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Glass Backsplash Project for latest rental home

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SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Wow, you do some nice rentals!

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Home Repair Tutor Pittsburgh, PA

Thanks Sheila. I try to make them look good to attract good tenants. So far so good.

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Miriam I New York, NY

It looks very nice! I just found your blog and am looking forward to digging in to it :). Do you have a post there on how you installed this backsplash?

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Home Repair Tutor Pittsburgh, PA

i dont have a post yet on this topic. But I could put one together. Let me know what you'd like to know and I'll put it in the post. Thanks Miriam.

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Miriam I New York, NY

That would be awesome! I'd love to know the steps, how much it cost, the and the do's and dont's, etc. I think the Hometalk community would really appreciate the post :)

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Home Repair Tutor Pittsburgh, PA

I'll start to work on this tutorial. Tiling is a fun, creative project.

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Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Oh boy - I'm gonna keep an eye out for this one. HRT - just pretend you're doing this tutorial for a bunch of kindergartners - NO - even better make it PRE-K. You need to be verrrry elementary w/the details.

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Ana M Alpharetta, GA

Where are your cabinets from?

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Home Repair Tutor Pittsburgh, PA

Thanks Susan. I might do the tutorial in pieces based on your feedback. What would you want to be discussed? Miriam gave some good suggestions.

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Home Repair Tutor Pittsburgh, PA

Hi Ana,
The cabinets are actually from IKEA. They are holding up really well and if I can install them by myself I'm sure anyone can do it.

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Miriam I New York, NY

Ana can! She is the queen of DIY :)

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Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

HRT - let's start w/the wall!! LOL Seriously, just what Miriam said. I would be applying the tile to drywall and thinking about the kitchen area between upper & lower cabinets and behind gas stove. What product to use for adhesive, prepwork needed - everything from A-Z and soup to nuts!!
AND YES, our Ana is absolutely the Queen of DIY. You should see her sexy pink tool belt!!

on May 05, 2012 · Like 1