Backsplash
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Par265437
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How do you put up Backsplash?
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That depends on what you want to use for your backsplash. If it's tile use thin-set. Your local hardware people can guide you to what you need for your choice of backsplash.
Debbie Harris
on Dec 15, 2013
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Thank you, I will.
Par265437
on Dec 16, 2013
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It is pretty much like installing floor: http://www.lowes.com/projects/build-and-remodel/install-floor-tile/project However if it is the 1" by 1" type of tile, the amount of thinset must be not as thick, if not you would have thinset oozing through the spaces making it difficult to apply the grout afterwards.
Retro Steam Works
on Dec 16, 2013
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If you get the all ready mixed thin set it is so much easier, make sure you use the correct kind, (meaning the size of the teeth) of notched trowel for the back splash that you are using, because it does make a difference. and it use the grout that is colored, make sure you buy enough of it the first time because even if it has the same lot # sometimes it is a different shade, Good luck with your job.
Carolyn Faye Blizzard Lanier
on Dec 16, 2013
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I found another link, this might be more useful: http://www.lowes.com/cd_How+to+Install+a+Tile+Backsplash_919321523_ About what Carolyn says, premixed thinset is way more expensive than the unmixed.
Retro Steam Works
on Dec 16, 2013
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Again it depends on what you want to use for your back dplask. Ceiling tin tiles, ceramic tile. beadboars, glass tile, wood or laminate flooring laid straight up and down or on a slant. The choices are only limited by your imagination. Each material requires a different method of installation.
Carol
on May 15, 2015
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