Cutting Backsplash Tile Sheets

Wear protective gear including goggles.

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. I was the tile placer and ended up putting most of the cut tiles up individually. If not you ll have to cut the tile with a wet saw. We put all the good halves in one bowl the thirds in another bowl etc.

Lay out your tiles on the counter table or floor. Using a damp sponge remove the grout from the face of. How to cut mosaic tile sheets 1. So much easier than trying to cut the edge of a whole sheet.

Trace the outline of the. Generally poly blend can be used up to two hours after. Put on some eye and respiratory. Speedtile from the home depot self adhesive backed tiles.

Cut the glass tile. Use scissors to cut the mesh as close to. Once the grout is mixed you ll have a limited time to use it. 4 9 white subway tile backsplash don t.

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. Check the dimensions of your wall against your. Mosaic sheets are easy to separate into different configurations with a box cutter and come pre spaced eliminating a lot of time spacing and leveling. These things are great.

Wear protective eyewear and don t nip tiles while other people are. Remove the screws that hold the outlet cover in place and set the screws and cover aside. Spread the sheet so the backing lies smooth among the tiles. Mark the tiles that will get in the way of cabinets and corners.

Lay the mosaic tile sheet flat on a cutting board. We went with the nipper method too. My husband ended up nipping a bunch of tiles in half some in thirds and some even smaller. Nipping glass tiles with wheeled mosaic nippers step 1.

Cutting standard tiles 1. How to cut mesh backed tile around outlets 1. Cut tile sheets to the nearest full row to fit around outlets then fill the gaps with tiles cut on a wet saw. No need to mess with mixing grout wiping it clean making a mess.

Apply the grout with the grout float at a 45 degree angle. 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. Wipe off any excess grout with the grout.

Mark your cut with a washable marker. The smaller the individual tiles the easier it is to make cuts and to fit around awkward outlet and cabinet edges.