Home Repair Tutor

Carmen would like to install a kitchen backsplash.   She’d like some tips on how to do this on a 5 x 3 section of her kitchen wall behind the stove.   I recommend that she use a tile wet saw, this will make cutting tile EASY.   Renting a tile saw costs $30-$50 per day.   If you go this route make sure the saw has a new blade, otherwise your tile will have choppy edges.   Planning a tile backsplash takes time. But this is the most important part.   Use a notebook or graph paper to get the dimensions perfect.   I also recommend looking into 3 different ways to adhere the tile to the wall.   1. Mastic 2. Bondera (http://buybondera.com/) 3. Thin-set   Personally I like thin-set but the other two options are good for kitchens.         Today’s Quick Tip is about Fusion Pro grout.   Fusion Pro is great for DIYers because it comes pre-mixed and takes the mystery out of grout consistency.   Plus it’s stain proof and doesn’t need to sealed.   Fusion Pro is perfect for floors and walls, especially kitchen backsplashes.