Saturday, February 5, 2011

Kitchen Backsplash...Here I Go!

I'm installing a white subway tile backsplash in my kitchen this weekend.

Supplies. check.

Excitement. check.

I'm coming down with a cold or something. I spent yesterday afternoon and evening napping and hoping I'd feel okay to do this. I'm doing it.

Let's hope for no complications or situations I can't figure out.






SUPPLIES:
Level
3" x 6" Glazed Ceramic Tiles
Wet Tile Saw
Adhesive
Adhesive trowel (borrowed from my brother)
1/16 inch spacers
Non-Sanded Grout (white)
Grout float (borrowed from my brother)
Sponge

Yes. I bought a wet saw. I spent a lot of time dry-fitting the tiles, and discovered I'll have to make several 'U' and 'L'-shaped cuts to get around seven wall outlets.

I'm particular about things and renting for a day adds too much pressure to get it done. The saw is not high-end ($80.00). Worth it to me to have the equipment on hand.

Here we go.

2 comments:

FlowerLady said...

Dear Gayle ~ Wishing you good health and that everything goes smoothly with this project. You are such an inspiration. I look forward to seeing pictures of yet another wonderful transformation in your sweet home.

Hugs ~ FlowerLady

Patsy said...

Sorry, your under the weather, hope you feeling better. I have no doubts your project will turn out just fine. Enjoy each project you tackle. Amazed at how great your results are...I know you study all angles of each job. You'll do good. Looking forward to the before and after pcs.

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