Cutting Backsplash Tile Sheets

Slice along the backing between two rows of tiles with a sharp utility knife to cut off the rows you don t need.

Cutting backsplash tile sheets.

Hold up a sheet of mesh backed tiles in front of the outlet with the mesh facing you. Pull the ends of the separated row. 4 9 white subway tile backsplash don t. The smaller the individual tiles the easier it is to make cuts and to fit around awkward outlet and cabinet edges.

Wear protective gear including goggles. Put on some eye and respiratory. Once the grout is mixed you ll have a limited time to use it. Wipe off any excess grout with the grout.

Check the dimensions of your wall against your. Nipping glass tiles with wheeled mosaic nippers step 1. Draw guidelines in marker on your glass tile. My husband ended up nipping a bunch of tiles in half some in thirds and some even smaller.

We went with the nipper method too. Make sure that your tile lay out matches the dimensions of your. We put all the good halves in one bowl the thirds in another bowl etc. Generally poly blend can be used up to two hours after.

How to cut mosaic tile sheets 1. If not you ll have to cut the tile with a wet saw. No need to mess with mixing grout wiping it clean making a mess. Spread the sheet so the backing lies smooth among the tiles.

Apply the grout with the grout float at a 45 degree angle. Wear protective eyewear and don t nip tiles while other people are. These things are great. 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.

Speedtile from the home depot self adhesive backed tiles. So much easier than trying to cut the edge of a whole sheet. Choose a high contrast grout color. Remove the screws that hold the outlet cover in place and set the screws and cover aside.

How to cut mesh backed tile around outlets 1. 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. Lay out your tiles on the counter table or floor.

Mark the tiles that will get in the way of cabinets and corners. Cutting standard tiles 1. Use scissors to cut the mesh as close to. Cut the glass tile.

Mark your cut with a washable marker. Using a damp sponge remove the grout from the face of.