ADHESIVE BACKSPLASH INSTALL
ADHESIVE BACKSPLASH FULL

'Always make sure you follow installation guides and have everything you need before starting – with tiling, it's important you have a plan right from the start. 'Backsplashes tend to be a fairly small area, providing you with a cost effective option that can completely transform your space while minimizing kitchen tile costs, especially if you choose a bold pattern or shape.

ADHESIVE BACKSPLASH INSTALL

'Both bathroom and kitchen backsplashes are easy to install if you like DIY,' says Kamila Chalfin. (Image credit: Future / Jake Curtis) Is a backsplash easy to install?Ī new backsplash is easy to install – as long as you have the right tools. They also include sealant and care instructions. These include recommendations on how tiles should be laid.ĭamla Turgut, founder of Otto Tiles & Design always recommend that their Zellige, Bejmat and Terrazzo tiles are installed with little-to-no gap in between for the best visual effect. Ask your retailer for specific installation adviceĪlways ask your retailer for advice on installation, as they will have installation packs for each type of tile. 'You can then use a clean cloth to really complete the project and polish them up to a sparkling finish.' 11. Keep cleaning your sponge in between removing the residue for the best results. Tile Giant's Kamila Chalfin says: 'Simply take a clean damp sponge at a 45 degree angle, and using big swiping motions, wipe away the residue. Once you are happy that the grout has completely dried, you can wipe down the tiles to reveal the shiny, end result. Clean up and finish offĪs your grout dries you may notice a powdery finish across your tiles – this is just a film of dried grout. If you're looking for a contrast, you can always choose lighter or darker for a different finish, but bear in mind that lighter-colored grouts show dirt more easily.ĭarker grouting, for example, can add a modern, industrial look to an otherwise plain white kitchen backsplash. When choosing a grout color, try to match it to the main color or background color of your chosen tiles for a seamless look – particularly important to maximize space in small kitchen ideas. Work as fast as you can, as it tends to harden quickly. Before it dries, wipe excess with a clean damp cloth. Ensure the grout lines are smooth and even. Remove the spacers and apply/push the grout generously into the gaps between each tile, using a trowel. Once the adhesive has dried, you can grout between the tiles. Wipe off any excess adhesive before it dries with a clean, damp cloth. Where there is not enough room at wall edges, measure the size of the tile you need and, using a tile cutter, score a line along the tile and apply light pressure to break the tile along the score.ĭon’t forget to factor in the size of the tile spacer when taking your measurements. Start to apply your first row of tiles using a moderate even pressure.ĭamla's top tip? 'Work along in rows using tile spaces on all four sides of each tile to ensure gaps are uniform, and use a spirit level to make sure they’re level.' 7. Make sure you add a generous and even layer of adhesive using a notched trowel.' 6. Add adhesiveĭamla says: 'Apply a high-quality adhesive to the wall starting at the bottom, nearest to your work surface. 'Fill in any cracks or holes and sand back for an even surface.' 5. 'Make sure the wall surface is clean of dust and loose debris,' says Damla. If the wall already has a couple of coats of paint, this will act as a primer. 'If you’re tiling on to fresh plasterboard, make sure it is sealed with a primer following the manufacturer’s instructions,' advises Damla Turgut, founder of Otto Tiles & Design 4. 'When you get to the edge of the wall, the cut tile you end up with should be the same that’s needed at the other end of the wall.' 3. Continue this until you reach the end of your wall and count the number of tiles as you go. Hold a second tile next to this tile with a small space for grout. 'Hold a tile over the center line that you have just drawn. 'From this line, you can work out the best way to lay your tiles and how many you will need in a row. This is where you will start your tiling from. Using a vertical spirit level against this mark, make a line down the center of your wall. 'To do this, start by marking the center of the wall using your measuring tape and pencil.

ADHESIVE BACKSPLASH FULL

Kamila Chalfin, marketing and brand manager at Tile Giant, says: 'This is done to ensure that as many full tiles are laid as possible, with minimum cutting and waste of tiles. A plastic trowel for applying the groutĭepending on the wall or surface, you may also need sandpaper, filler and primer.A notched trowel for applying the adhesive.

Adhesive backsplash