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  • Give your kitchen a fresh look with a tile backsplash.

  • Lowe’s has lots of tile to choose from, including mosaics on mesh backing, which makes

  • the installation easier.

  • Quick tip: a tile backsplash in your kitchen can go right over drywall since kitchens are

  • not considered wet areas, like a shower.

  • Begin with a little prep: turn off the power, and remove the outlet covers.

  • Tape off the outlets, cabinets, and countertops.

  • Move your appliances and attach a temporary ledgerboard where the backsplash ends.

  • You may have to tuck the outlets into the boxes.

  • Your walls should be clean—a quick wipe-down with TSP and water is a good idea.

  • And glossy surfaces will need to be sanded or deglossed.

  • Also, check that the wall is relatively flat.

  • Apply joint compound to any dents, dips, or ripples deeper than 1/16-inch.

  • Let it dry, sand smooth, and prime.

  • When the prep’s complete, plan your layout.

  • Tile backsplashes need a 1/8-inch expansion gap around the perimeter, and some patterns

  • look best when centered, either in the work area or behind a focal point, like the stove

  • or faucet.

  • Find your center and mark a vertical line.

  • Using this reference line as a starting point, dry lay the tiles along the wall and check

  • the ends.

  • If the cut tiles will be too thin, you can adjust the layout to get wider pieces at the

  • sides.

  • Check the vertical layout too.

  • Cut tiles are best hidden under cabinets, but you might also have to cut a little off

  • the bottom row if your countertop isn’t level.

  • Here’s how you know how much to cut off.

  • Use a level to find the lowest point on the counter.

  • Hold a tile at this spot--accounting for 1/8-inch expansion at the bottom--and mark the top.

  • Now use a level to extend this line along the work area.

  • This line will be your guide when cutting tile to fit along the counter.

  • To see where the tile will end up at the top of the installation, make a jury stick.

  • Mark a straight board using the tiles and spacers in the vertical layout.

  • Hold it up to the wall to check.

  • If youll have tiny slivers of tile at the top, move the layout down a little bit, and

  • adjust your reference line.

  • When your layout looks good, youre ready to install.

  • Mix thinset following the directions.

  • It should be similar to the consistency of peanut butter.

  • White thinset is best for glass tile since it might show through.

  • Spread a little bit on the wall and don’t cover your reference lines.

  • Comb over the mortar with a notched trowel.

  • Grab the first piece of tile and press it onto the wall with a little twist.

  • Gently press against it with a rubber float.

  • If you need to make a cut to the second piece, mark the tile, and cut it with a wet-saw--mesh-side

  • up.

  • Be careful with the sharp edges.

  • Use nippers for small cuts.

  • Apply the next piece the same way, and use spacers if needed.

  • Keep installing the tiles working in small sections and make sure to check level frequently.

  • Remember to leave 1/8-inch gap at the countertop.

  • Let the thinset dry for 24 hours.

  • Another installation option is to use adhesive mats instead of thinset.

  • Just press, peel, and stick.

  • Then it’s on to the grout.

  • Mix the grout according to the directions, usually a cake batter-like consistency.

  • Using a rubber float, apply it diagonally across the tiles, pressing it into the joints.

  • After ten minutes, wipe away the excess with a wet sponge.

  • Be careful not to wipe the grout from the joints.

  • A haze might form, but it will come off with a haze remover.

  • Before following up with a grout sealer, allow the grout to dry according to your specific

  • sealer’s instructions.

  • Remove the masking, and fill the expansion gaps with caulk or silicone sealant.

  • And add box extenders to outlets and switches.

  • And the installation is finished.

  • A little bit of tile can add a lot of style.

  • Want more great ideas and how-to’s?

  • Go to Lowes.com/HowTo or just click to subscribe.

  • Next, learn how to install a new faucet.

Give your kitchen a fresh look with a tile backsplash.

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如何鋪設廚房背板的瓷磚 (How to Tile a Kitchen Backsplash)

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