Step 8 Establish the Pattern Photo by Kolin SmithĬenter the first tile on the crosshair, then tap the top and bottom to tack it in place on the mat. Use the level to make a perpendicular line, creating a crosshair for the first tile. Then measure the height of a tile, divide it in half, and measure up from the spacer that distance along the plumb line. Use a piece of thin scrap or cardboard on the countertop as a spacer for the caulk line. Lightly place a level plumb with the mark and carry the line up the backsplash. Peel the lining from the mat just above the new centerline. Step 7 Transfer the New Layout Line Photo by Kolin Smith This minimizes the number of tiles that need to be cut.
#HOW TO INSTALL PEEL AND STICK TILE IN KITCHEN FULL#
Rather than centering the pattern top to bottom, we wanted to start with a full tile at the countertop (allowing for a caulk line). Make a new mark for the adjusted centerline, as shown, and lay out the tiles again to make sure the last tile lands the way you like.įinish dry-fitting the other half of the row and check that the last tile will be more than a sliver. Use the measurement to shift the centerline, if necessary, to finish the course with tiles of at least a half width. Step 6 Adjust and Test Photo by Kolin Smith Subtract the width of the spacer (⅜-inch in this case). When you reach the corner and can't place another full tile, measure the gap to the tile on the adjacent wall. Step 5 Measure the Gap Photo by Kolin Smith The feature wall tile will butt into the tile of the adjacent wall, so place a tile on edge to account for that. Start laying out tiles to one side, using spacers between them, to see where the last tile in the row lands. (We removed the faucet to allow more working room.) Center a tile at the mark. Measure and mark the center of the backsplash's feature wall-in this case, the sink wall-on the painter's tape. Step 4 Dry-Fit the Pattern Photo by Kolin Smith Use a grout float to squeegee out any air bubbles, then press on each section of mat for 5 seconds, bonding it to the wall. Continue, covering the entire backsplash. To reposition a section, gently lift it off the wall by hand-it'll stick to any tool. Position and trim the next section of mat the same way. Step 3 Place the Other Sections Photo by Kolin Smith Use a level or straightedge and a breakaway knife to trim the bottom at the countertop. Square up the mat along the corner, then touch it to the wall, working from the top down to avoid creating air bubbles. Now, starting at a corner, stick the mat to the top of the wall under the cabinet, pressing the corners in place lightly so they can be repositioned if necessary. To prep, cut the power to the backsplash outlets, clean the wall with degreaser, and protect the countertop with builder's paper or cardboard. Step 2 Adhere the First Section Photo by Kolin Smith Grout: Fusion Pro, $55 per gallon The Home DepotĬabinet hardware: Bristol Smoked 1⅜-inch-diameter knobs, $19 apiece RejuvenationĬabinet pull: Canfield 5-inch drawer pulls, all in oil-rubbed bronze Rejuvenationįaucet: Brantford pull-down kitchen faucet with MotionSense, $705 Moen Step 1 Project Overview Illustration by Gregory Nemecĭay 1: Install the mat and set the full tiles (Steps 2–10).ĭay 2: Fill in the partial tiles and grout (Steps 11–18). Tile: Capriccio Arabesco, $17.40 per square foot Ann SacksĪdhesive: MusselBound Adhesive Tile Mat, $28 for 15 square feet MusselBound
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