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Questions tagged [backsplash]

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What should I do about the electrical outlet that sits right on the edge of where my kitchen backsplash will end?

I am adding a tile backsplash to my kitchen, between the counter and the overhead cabinets (about 18" height). There is a poorly located electrical outlet in the line where my backsplash would end. Should I: slice off a half inch of outlet cover…
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How do I put up a travertine tile backsplash?

I'm trying to put up a tile backsplash in the kitchen (approx 25 sq ft) and I'm having trouble deciding between mastic and thinset for putting it on the drywall. For that matter, is it OK to put the adhesive directly on the drywall?
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What kind of backing should I use for a glass mosaic backsplash?

I want to install a glass mosaic backsplash. These are a bunch of small square tiles of different colors on a mesh. Each meash measures 13 x 13. They are so thin, that I want to put some plywood or 1/4 inch tile backer board over the drywall first…
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Should I ask my tile contractor to reduce the thickness of this corner grout line?

I had a tile backsplash (mosaic tile of a herringbone pattern) installed in my kitchen. I wanted tile border to match and for the tile to wrap into the window above the sink. the way the corners look going into the window sill are not at all what I…
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How should I screw in an outlet if the backsplash hole is misaligned?

The image below shows that the outlet box is slightly misaligned with the hole in my backsplash. I am debating how I should go about attaching the outlet to the backsplash. I could have the hole enlarged but it will be cutting it short and it might…
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How can I fill gaps in wall plates on an uneven backsplash?

We're having a new house built, and the kitchen backsplash that was just installed is a tumbled stone, which looks great, but isn't a flat surface. As a result, the wall plates for electrical outlets, switches and phone jacks don't sit quite flush.…
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How do cement boards and Kerdi boards for wall tile compare?

I came across an interesting product the other day, and thought it might be perfect for an upcoming project. I'm redoing the tile back splash in my kitchen and was planning on using cement board behind the tile, but now I'm not so sure. From what…
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Should backsplash be tiled before or after installing kitchen cabinets?

I've been searching the Internet and all English-speaking web sites state that the backsplash should be tiled after installing the kitchen cabinets (both lower and upper) and countertops. In some European countries, it is customary to install the…
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How to cover these tile gaps around the outlet?

Unfortunately, the handyman who put the tiles on my kitchen backsplash messed up the hole for this double outlet. He tried fixing it with black silicone, but it looked quite ugly, so I removed it. Do you have a suggestion to cover these gaps that…
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Switch plates for uneven wall

We put in a new backsplash and it extends to the center of a wall switch with two rockers. One of the rockers is at the level of the tile and the other rocker is at the level of the drywall. Is the best way to cover these with two narrow wall…
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How do I extend outlets after installing a backsplash?

I have installed a back splash in my kitchen, if I use the plastic spacers how many should I use or is there a limit? I understand that this can cause to much air space around the receptacle or light switch.
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Sourcing and installing a stainless steel backsplash

I recently replaced an over-the-range microwave with a hood. Since the hood is about half the height of the microwave, this left a ~15" gap between the preexisting tile backsplash and the start of the hood. Instead of trying to match tile to the…
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What is a recommended height for tile edging?

I'm trying to put up a tiled mosaic back splash and I'm trying to figure out the profile height for the edging. My tiles are 1/4" (6mm) thick. Should I be getting an edge where the profile height matches my tiles or should I get one slightly thicker…
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Should I use mastic or thinset for ceramic tile backsplash in kitchen?

I am about to install a tile backsplash in our kitchen, using these tiles, in 2" x 4" "mosaic" sheets. When I tiled my bathroom I used thinset (unmodified on the floor and modified on the wall/shower) and I read a lot of info that said not to use…
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What kind of trim should I use for an aluminum backsplash behind a stove?

I would like to use metal trim for the aluminum backsplash behind the stove; the trim would go between the backsplash and the cabinet and tile. What kind of trim would you recommend and what is the best way to install it?
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