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Steve Watson and crew of “Do not Sweat It”, do a simple kitchen remodeling for busy families. The third project is a remodel kitchen by adding a unique tile backsplash.

Improvements for the kitchen is the replacement tile backsplash is rather ordinary, with one from one of the more interesting visual design. Nunez family, with help from Steve Watson and Do not Sweat It crew, Keep makeover with the installation of their kitchen cabinet door inserts. Below is a summary of the steps, as well as a list of inexpensive materials used, as can be seen that in this project.

Materials and Equipment:

tile backsplash
1 bag thinset
1 bag white grout
hammer
chisel
shovel
grout float
screw gun
mixing bits

Steps:

1. Using a flat scraper, remove the old tile backsplash.
2. Before starting, make sure that adequate demoed the old tile and the surface is clean and clear of debris. You may want to use the support boards to ensure a good clean surface.
3. First, start by applying thinset adhesive to the wall. You do not want to apply more than you can tile in five minutes. Use the “3 / 16 square notched trowel and comb thinset at an angle of 45 degrees this will set the proper thickness of adhesive .. Smooth over or knocking down pins comb to get rid of thinset. If not, you ‘ll see a sign combing glass tile. The trick is to do this without changing the depth of thinset on the wall. Use spacers to ensure the tiles arranged in a uniform pattern.
4. After the tile is installed, let the mastic to set overnight.
5. When the mastic has dried, grout mix several together to the consistency of peanut butter. Using a grout float, apply for the backsplash. Use the same 45-degree angle to work the grout into all the crevices. Allow at least four hours so that the grout to cure.
6. Use a tile sponge to gradually remove haze from tile grout between the tiles until only remains. Then step back, and enjoy the look of your new backsplash.

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Hopefully the experience of the Nunez family kitchen remodeling can be useful for you.