Cutting Backsplash Tile Sheets

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Cutting backsplash tile sheets. Speedtile from the home depot self adhesive backed tiles. No need to mess with mixing grout wiping it clean making a mess. These things are great. Wipe off any excess grout with the grout.

My husband ended up nipping a bunch of tiles in half some in thirds and some even smaller. Nipping glass tiles with wheeled mosaic nippers step 1. How to cut mosaic tile sheets 1. We went with the nipper method too.

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. Lay out your tiles on the counter table or floor. If not you ll have to cut the tile with a wet saw. Trace the outline of the.

Slice along the backing between two rows of tiles with a sharp utility knife to cut off the rows you don t need. Remove the screws that hold the outlet cover in place and set the screws and cover aside. Make sure that your tile lay out matches the dimensions of your. Mark the tiles that will get in the way of cabinets and corners.

Draw guidelines in marker on your glass tile. Check the dimensions of your wall against your. Cut the glass tile. 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. Once the grout is mixed you ll have a limited time to use it. Apply the grout with the grout float at a 45 degree angle. So much easier than trying to cut the edge of a whole sheet.

Generally poly blend can be used up to two hours after. Wear protective gear including goggles. 4 9 white subway tile backsplash don t. Use scissors to cut the mesh as close to.

Pull the ends of the separated row. The smaller the individual tiles the easier it is to make cuts and to fit around awkward outlet and cabinet edges. Cutting standard tiles 1. Put on some eye and respiratory.

Choose a high contrast grout color. Spread the sheet so the backing lies smooth among the tiles. Using a damp sponge remove the grout from the face of. Cut tile sheets to the nearest full row to fit around outlets then fill the gaps with tiles cut on a wet saw.

How to cut mesh backed tile around outlets 1. Lay the mosaic tile sheet flat on a cutting board.