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Adding a backsplash to your kitchen is a great way to create atmosphere with color and texture. Thankfully, the process of applying a backsplash is easy. Here is the best way to apply a backsplash to your kitchen, using both traditional tiles and a peel-and-stick method. | Adding a backsplash to your kitchen is a great way to create atmosphere with color and texture. Thankfully, the process of applying a backsplash is easy. Here is the best way to apply a backsplash to your kitchen, using both traditional tiles and a peel-and-stick method. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
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#Firmly attach your tiles. Press them into the tile adhesive on the wall, using a level to make sure they are even. Push them a few times to make sure they are secured to the wall. | #Firmly attach your tiles. Press them into the tile adhesive on the wall, using a level to make sure they are even. Push them a few times to make sure they are secured to the wall. | ||
#*If your tiles are not attached together in sections, use spacers to make sure they are all evenly spaced. | #*If your tiles are not attached together in sections, use spacers to make sure they are all evenly spaced. | ||
| − | #*Wiggle the tile a little bit against the wall to ensure suction with the adhesive.<ref>http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/ContentView?pn=how_to_install_tile_backsplash_HT_PG_KI&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053</ref> | + | #*Wiggle the tile a little bit against the wall to ensure suction with the adhesive.<ref name="rf1">http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/ContentView?pn=how_to_install_tile_backsplash_HT_PG_KI&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053</ref> |
#Completely cover your wall. Attach all remaining tiles to your wall using this method, until you reach the edges. Before you stick your tiles to the edges of the wall, cut off any excess or oddly shaped corners to make sure the fit is perfect. | #Completely cover your wall. Attach all remaining tiles to your wall using this method, until you reach the edges. Before you stick your tiles to the edges of the wall, cut off any excess or oddly shaped corners to make sure the fit is perfect. | ||
#*Always cut out holes for outlets or odd edges prior to attaching the tile to the wall. | #*Always cut out holes for outlets or odd edges prior to attaching the tile to the wall. | ||
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#Wipe down tiles. After the grout has completely dried, clean it off again with a dry cloth. | #Wipe down tiles. After the grout has completely dried, clean it off again with a dry cloth. | ||
#Seal your tiles. If you want, you can apply a grout sealant to help protect your tiles. Add a small line of silicone caulk to the bottom edge of your tile to seal out water and prevent mildew growth. | #Seal your tiles. If you want, you can apply a grout sealant to help protect your tiles. Add a small line of silicone caulk to the bottom edge of your tile to seal out water and prevent mildew growth. | ||
| − | #Enjoy your new tile backsplash! Once you have completed all the installation steps, managing your new backsplash is easy. Wipe it down occasionally with a generic kitchen or glass cleaner to keep your backsplash looking its best.<ref | + | #Enjoy your new tile backsplash! Once you have completed all the installation steps, managing your new backsplash is easy. Wipe it down occasionally with a generic kitchen or glass cleaner to keep your backsplash looking its best.<ref name="rf1" /> |
===Applying a Peel-and-Stick Tile Backsplash=== | ===Applying a Peel-and-Stick Tile Backsplash=== | ||
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#*Firmly press the tiles each time you stick them to the wall, to make sure they are firmly adhered. | #*Firmly press the tiles each time you stick them to the wall, to make sure they are firmly adhered. | ||
#*Hold a straight edge or level to the sides of your tile as your press, to make sure that they don’t shift out of alignment. | #*Hold a straight edge or level to the sides of your tile as your press, to make sure that they don’t shift out of alignment. | ||
| − | #Finish attaching tiles. Work your way across the wall, until the entirety of your desired space is filled up. Cut any pieces to fit outlet holes or edges and corners before you attach them to the wall.<ref>http://homeimprovement.lovetoknow.com/Peel_and_Stick_Backsplash</ref> | + | #Finish attaching tiles. Work your way across the wall, until the entirety of your desired space is filled up. Cut any pieces to fit outlet holes or edges and corners before you attach them to the wall.<ref name="rf2">http://homeimprovement.lovetoknow.com/Peel_and_Stick_Backsplash</ref> |
#Enjoy your new tile backsplash. To keep it looking its best, wipe the backsplash clean with water or a generic kitchen cleaner occasionally. | #Enjoy your new tile backsplash. To keep it looking its best, wipe the backsplash clean with water or a generic kitchen cleaner occasionally. | ||
