subject: Installation Tips For Kitchen Backsplashes [print this page] With countertops in place, the next step in your kitchen remodel is to update the kitchen backsplashes. These areas of the kitchen can be quite complex to handle only because you have gravity working against you. The good news is that many of the best companies have manufactured tiles that have a design to adhere better and to provide lasting beauty in your kitchen. Remember that this surface needs to be easy to clean but also needs to look great. Take your time installing it so as to get the very best finished results.
The following tips will help you with kitchen backsplashes installation.
- Take measurements exactly. Every inch matters especially when you are using the smallest of tiles for this area.
- The process of adhering these tiles is easier than placing tiles on a floor only because most of them come in sections that are already linked together. Still, aligning the tiles to be level is quite important. If you find that the tiles and the counter do not align properly, it is best to allow grout to handle the difference and to make sure that the tiles themselves are level.
- You can use a variety of materials for these backsplashes, but you should learn the manufacturer's suggestions for installation, including adhesive material, before you apply them. Some products are harder to install because they require specific adhesives, such as glass tiles.
If this is your first time installing kitchen backsplashes, step back and try and area that is going to be covered up or out of sight, first. That way, you can learn as you go and make those first mistakes without repercussions.
