![]() ![]() The fist step is to measure out your space that will need new drywall. We pulled off the remaining sheetrock and cleaned up the drywall around the cabinets with a box cutter and drywall knife so that we would have clean lines for the new sheetrock. They were stuck so well to the drywall that most of the drywall came down with the tiles. So, we just grabbed a couple hammers and started banging away at the tiles. Like I said, we tried a pry bar at first but it was doing too much damage to the existing sheetrock, so we knew we were going to have to take the wall down to the studs. Also, make sure you have lots of trash bags or even boxes to dispose of materials. As you can see, we didn’t do this at first, so it made cleaning up a lot harder. Put down a plastic drop cloth on your countertops to protect them and help with the clean up. This part was a lot of fun but a huge mess! My first tip when demoing your old backsplash is to be prepared for the mess. Sheetrock (however many pieces you need for your space).Here are the materials you’ll need to demo the space and hang new drywall: This is very common when demoing an existing backsplash. So, we decided just replace we would have to replace it. When we pulled off our first few tiles, the sheetrock underneath was wrecked. I’ve seen plenty of DIYs out there where they are able to salvage the existing drywall, but we were not able to reproduce this ninja-like feat. If you have an existing backsplash, then hopefully this section will help you with demo and drywall replacement. You may or may not have to demo like we did depending on if you have an existing backsplash. I’m going to break this project down into 3 sections - demo, installing the tile, and grouting. Wet Saw and/or Manual Cutter (we used both).Here are the links of what you’ll need to get started on this project: After having that up for about a year, it was time to put in the real thing. One solution I had was to cover it with a black and white patterned faux backsplash, which I actually loved. I had thought about painting it white but just never got around to it. This stone backsplash was here when we moved in and it is really pretty but not so much my style. Let me first remind you what my old backsplash looked like. I’ll also be sharing tips for beginners that will help you on your tiling project especially if your new to tiling like we were. Well, it’s all finished, and I can’t wait to share with you the process of how we knocked out our old backsplash and did a subway tile backsplash DIY in the kitchen. He knew I’ve been dying to replace it and it really was the best birthday present. My sweet husband surprised me on my birthday last month and started demoing my old backsplash. Subway tile is versatile and can make your space look completely modern or more turn-of-the-century-inspired.Hey friends! SO excited about today’s post because I’m sharing a project that I’ve been wanting to do since we moved in seven years ago. The color grout you choose should depend on the aesthetic you’re going for in your bathroom or perhaps what kind of backsplash will look best with the countertop you have. Meanwhile, darker grout will make your tile more of a focal point in your kitchen or bathroom wall. White, pencil-thin, grout with white subway tile will make tile lines virtually disappear, giving any wall tile a clean, classic look. Subway tile fans can also customize their tiles with their choice of grout color. The installation doesn’t have to be done in a traditional horizontal pattern, either-owners can try an interlocking or zigzag chevron pattern. He adds: “They sometimes come in larger rectangles that are 3 by 12 inches, or even larger, at 6 by 12 inches.” “A basic tile is one of the most affordable tiles out there.” “It is very inexpensive-that’s what draws a lot of people in,” Sidman says. ![]() Generally you can expect to pay about $2 per square foot, but prices may vary depending on style. You can improve a bathroom with classic white subway tile or give a kitchen a bold look with colorful hexagon tiles in the backsplash. But luckily for homeowners, they come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Subway tiles are traditionally white and measure 3 inches by 6 inches. ![]()
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