Cutting Backsplash Tile Sheets

Using a damp sponge remove the grout from the face of.

Cutting backsplash tile sheets.

Mark the tiles that will get in the way of cabinets and corners. 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. Hold up a sheet of mesh backed tiles in front of the outlet with the mesh facing you.

Draw guidelines in marker on your glass tile. Spread the sheet so the backing lies smooth among the tiles. Speedtile from the home depot self adhesive backed tiles. So much easier than trying to cut the edge of a whole sheet.

Wear protective eyewear and don t nip tiles while other people are. Lay out your tiles on the counter table or floor. How to cut mesh backed tile around outlets 1. 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. 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. Wear protective gear including goggles. Once the grout is mixed you ll have a limited time to use it.

Lay the mosaic tile sheet flat on a cutting board. I was the tile placer and ended up putting most of the cut tiles up individually. Mark your cut with a washable marker. Check the dimensions of your wall against your.

4 9 white subway tile backsplash don t. Wipe off any excess grout with the grout. Cut the glass tile. Use scissors to cut the mesh as close to.

Cutting standard tiles 1. How to cut mosaic tile sheets 1. Generally poly blend can be used up to two hours after. We went with the nipper method too.

Trace the outline of the. 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. We put all the good halves in one bowl the thirds in another bowl etc. Apply the grout with the grout float at a 45 degree angle.

Cut tile sheets to the nearest full row to fit around outlets then fill the gaps with tiles cut on a wet saw. Slice along the backing between two rows of tiles with a sharp utility knife to cut off the rows you don t need. The smaller the individual tiles the easier it is to make cuts and to fit around awkward outlet and cabinet edges. Pull the ends of the separated row.

Choose a high contrast grout color. No need to mess with mixing grout wiping it clean making a mess.