Install A Marble Backsplash

How to install a tile backsplash.

Install a marble backsplash.

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. Clean and prep the wall. 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.

Some vanity tops are designed with integral backsplashes but many cultured marble and natural stone tops come with separate backsplashes that attach after you finish installing the vanity top and. Sand walls before installing marble kitchen 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. 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.

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. 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.