Questions tagged [backsplash]
For questions about the portion of a wall behind a sink designed to prevent water damage to the wall from any water that goes astray.
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Is taping behind tile necessary when drywall seams are not easily accessible?
I started removing the old backsplash. Unfortunately, the drywall underneath was torn to shreds in the process and I ended up ripping it out and replacing.
This particular section of the backsplash is ...
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Grease staining behind backsplash tiles under range hood
We've lived in this house for about three years now and this problem has been gradually developing over that time. It seems as though the oil/grease that has precipitated in our range hood is able to ...
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Cement board height for backsplash
I will be hanging drywall and cement board on my kitchen wall before installing cabinets. However, I'm wondering at what height should the bottom of the cement board start. The base cabinets are 34.5&...
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How can I fill gaps at counter level for backsplash tile?
My wife and I are tackling redoing a kitchen backsplash with mosaic tile. We first had to redo some drywall. In hindsight I would have done a few things differently but we’re here now. We have some ...
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Switch plates for uneven wall
We put in a new backsplash and it extends to the center of a wall switch with two rockers. One of the rockers is at the level of the tile and the other rocker is at the level of the drywall. Is the ...
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Splashback tile to brick wall
I am planning to install ceramic tile 50x200mm to brick wall as a splashback in kitchen. There is less gap with sink tap and brickwall so there is no enough space to add plasterboard on brickwall. ...
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Options for how to install new subway kitchen tile after old one removed
Countertop contractor removed old kitchen backsplash tiles but badly damages walls (some parts). I'm planing to install 3x8 white subway style ceramic tiles. Which options are better:
Patch drywall ...
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I need help figuring out a cleanable backsplash for this oven alcove
I am doing upgrades to the kitchen in a home that I rent out. I would like to make this area easier for my future tenant to keep clean. I have already removed the shelf and brackets. I am familiar ...
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Should I ask my tile contractor to reduce the thickness of this corner grout line?
I had a tile backsplash (mosaic tile of a herringbone pattern) installed in my kitchen. I wanted tile border to match and for the tile to wrap into the window above the sink. the way the corners look ...
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Is there anything that can be done to a toilet to prevent Poseidon's kiss? [closed]
I usually just use a bit extra toilet paper to prevent back splashes. But is there a permanent fix for this?
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New Kitchen: Best Backer for Backsplash?
I’m building a kitchen addition. The wall with the stove (not the sink) will have a big tile backsplash (8" porcelain hex), extending up the wall. I've installed a backsplash before, but it was ...
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Installing stone ledger in standing shower
Hey all I'm currently in the middle of remodeling my bathroom and I was considering installing this stone ledger (Home Depot link) as a backsplash for my standing shower.
I've seen this used for fire ...
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How do I fix this wall to prep for Backsplash?
How do I repair these two parts of the wall? We recently got our countertops replaced, and we they took out the old pieces of granite from the wall it caused this.
We would like to repair then paint ...
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Walnut butcher block. Uneven wall gap. Hate backsplash. Has to be other options? [closed]
House built in 50's. Concrete blocks on a slab. 800 square ft.
I bought two 8' walnut butcherblocks
Old counter was original ugly formica
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Also bought kraus workstation sink that we will ...
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What can I use as a sealant over antique painted ceiling tin tiles?
I want to preserve the look and finish of the chipping paint on my antique tin tiles. Basically, I want to use them for creating a backsplash in my kitchen (behind stove and sink areas as well as the ...
