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.
Install a marble backsplash.
Thin set mortars require mixing which will add time and labor to your project compared to a.
Camille smith clean up dust before applying tile backsplash.
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.
How to install a tile backsplash.
Clean and prep the wall.
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.
Sand walls before installing marble kitchen 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.
Create a focal point between your cabinetry and countertop by tiling a backsplash along the wall.
We ll break down the traditional installation of a tile backsplash for those looking to do it the hard way or who plan to hire a professional and want to better understand the process.
After sanding areas where tile will be applied clean up.