Materials:Backsplash
tape measure
pencil
chalk line
rubber gloves
V-notched trowel
thinset
wet saw
safety glasses
apron
Vent
screw gun
safety glasses
vent elbow
aluminum tape
Tiling Backsplash
1. Determine desired layout for tiles (figure A). Mark center line, measure height of tiles and snap a chalk line as a reference point (figure B).
2. Remove any cover plates that will be in the way.
3. Backbutter tiles with a V-notched trowel (figure C). Give each tile a little twist as you set them in place, this helps the tile adhere better to the wall (figure D).
4. Use spacers to be sure the tiles sit straight (figure E).
5. Cut tiles with a wet saw for the end pieces and to go around the outlets. For notched cuts, make a series of cuts and snap off the pieces with a pliers (figure F).
6. The tile looks fantastic (figure G)!
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