Install A Marble Backsplash

Clean and prep the wall.

Install a marble backsplash.

Camille smith clean up dust before applying tile backsplash. Though the hexagon tile was beautiful it was a little more tedious to install so for this house donnie requested a simpler shape which was fine with me because i wanted to go with a more classic look anyway. Thin set mortars require mixing which will add time and labor to your project compared to a. I was thinking subway tile from the very beginning but when i saw this beautiful carrara marble subway tile at the tile store i was absolutely sold.

If i was doing a subway tile backsplash or something more square i would ve stayed with the tried and true mastic to wall technique. After sanding areas where tile will be applied clean up. Sand walls before installing marble kitchen backsplash. Create a focal point between your cabinetry and countertop by tiling a backsplash along the wall.

Check out our tile options to browse through trends and gather ideas for your own do it yourself backsplash then see below for a comprehensive guide on how to install a tile backsplash. Using an orbital sander go over all the areas where tile will be applied to smooth out any high spots and create a more tactile surface for applying mortar. With our marble backsplash i was very careful to get 100 coverage on the back of each tile and because no one would be walking on our backsplash i felt comfortable with my technique.