Cutting Backsplash Tile Sheets

Once the grout is mixed you ll have a limited time to use it.

Cutting backsplash tile sheets.

Draw guidelines in marker on your glass tile. No need to mess with mixing grout wiping it clean making a mess. Speedtile from the home depot self adhesive backed tiles. Use scissors to cut the mesh as close to.

Wear protective gear including goggles. Apply the grout with the grout float at a 45 degree angle. Trace the outline of the. How to cut mesh backed tile around outlets 1.

Using a damp sponge remove the grout from the face of. Remove the screws that hold the outlet cover in place and set the screws and cover aside. So much easier than trying to cut the edge of a whole sheet. I was the tile placer and ended up putting most of the cut tiles up individually.

Mosaic sheets are easy to separate into different configurations with a box cutter and come pre spaced eliminating a lot of time spacing and leveling. Hold up a sheet of mesh backed tiles in front of the outlet with the mesh facing you. 4 9 white subway tile backsplash don t. Check the dimensions of your wall against your.

Generally poly blend can be used up to two hours after. We put all the good halves in one bowl the thirds in another bowl etc. Pull the ends of the separated row. If not you ll have to cut the tile with a wet saw.

Wear protective eyewear and don t nip tiles while other people are. These things are great. Nipping glass tiles with wheeled mosaic nippers step 1. The smaller the individual tiles the easier it is to make cuts and to fit around awkward outlet and cabinet edges.

Lay out your tiles on the counter table or floor. My husband ended up nipping a bunch of tiles in half some in thirds and some even smaller. If you re lucky you can fit the tile sheets under upper cabinets and around outlets by cutting the mesh backing with a utility knife. Spread the sheet so the backing lies smooth among the tiles.

Cut tile sheets to the nearest full row to fit around outlets then fill the gaps with tiles cut on a wet saw. Cutting standard tiles 1. Wipe off any excess grout with the grout. Cut the glass tile.

We went with the nipper method too. Put on some eye and respiratory. Mark your cut with a washable marker. Make sure that your tile lay out matches the dimensions of your.

Lay the mosaic tile sheet flat on a cutting board. Choose a high contrast grout color.