Installing Glass Sheet Backsplash

Do not touch or clean the tiles during this time.

Installing glass sheet backsplash.

The glass sheet is typically glued to the drywall and then caulked in at the edges if it meets a wall or other surface. Dry fit the tile sheets in the space to determine the best layout. Learn more about the sheet glass backsplash installation process and how glass doctor can help. Apply painter s tape along the back edge of the countertop to protect the granite.

Wait for the thinset to cure for a full 48 hours. They have tools to lift the glass and place it without snapping it or scratching it while it goes in. The ideal walls for glass backsplash installations are walls directly behind sinks and then stretch the entire length of the countertop especially for kitchen walls. I cover how to measure cut and place the backsplash as well as how to make sur.

A good layout minimizes the number of cuts. Backsplashes provide homeowners with the avenue to express their creativity with different colors textures and materials. Clean the tile grout the joints and caulk the perimeter. Though glass tiles are lovely sheet glass creates a style impact that also makes your kitchen seem larger and more full of light.

Use a 3 16 v notched trowel. Generally poly blend can be used up to two hours after. Installation of the backsplash. Once your piece is where you want it to be lock it into place along its top edge by nailing a piece of quarter round molding up into your cabinets image 1.

How to install a glass mosaic tile backsplash illustration by gregory nemec. While it s common to run the backsplash from the cabinets down. Using a single sheet of glass as a backsplash is a popular design trend in home kitchen. Prep the wall apply the thinset and install the tile.

How to install a glass tile backsplash step 1. Apply the grout with the grout float at a 45 degree angle. Although more popular in the kitchen glass backsplashes are also used in the bathrooms as well. This will keep the top from kicking out or toppling over.

Once the grout is mixed you ll have a limited time to use it. Measure the length and width of the backsplash area to determine how many square feet of tile backsplash sheets you need to purchase. In part three we pick up with the fun part. Wipe off any excess grout with the grout.

If there are no cabinets bordering the top of your glass find creative ways to lock the glass in at the top such as using the bracket for the vent hood image 2.