Cutting Backsplash Tile Sheets

Remove the screws that hold the outlet cover in place and set the screws and cover aside.

Cutting backsplash tile sheets.

Hold up a sheet of mesh backed tiles in front of the outlet with the mesh facing you. Speedtile from the home depot self adhesive backed tiles. 4 9 white subway tile backsplash don t. Cut tile sheets to the nearest full row to fit around outlets then fill the gaps with tiles cut on a wet saw.

If not you ll have to cut the tile with a wet saw. Put on some eye and respiratory. Use scissors to cut the mesh as close to. Mark the tiles that will get in the way of cabinets and corners.

Check the dimensions of your wall against your. Make sure that your tile lay out matches the dimensions of your. We went with the nipper method too. Once the grout is mixed you ll have a limited time to use it.

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. 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. No need to mess with mixing grout wiping it clean making a mess. So much easier than trying to cut the edge of a whole sheet.

Slice along the backing between two rows of tiles with a sharp utility knife to cut off the rows you don t need. How to cut mosaic tile sheets 1. Nipping glass tiles with wheeled mosaic nippers step 1. Cut the glass tile.

Wipe off any excess grout with the grout. How to cut mesh backed tile around outlets 1. Spread the sheet so the backing lies smooth among the tiles. Apply the grout with the grout float at a 45 degree angle.

The smaller the individual tiles the easier it is to make cuts and to fit around awkward outlet and cabinet edges. Mark your cut with a washable marker. Draw guidelines in marker on your glass tile. I was the tile placer and ended up putting most of the cut tiles up individually.

Pull the ends of the separated row. Cutting standard tiles 1. Lay the mosaic tile sheet flat on a cutting board. Lay out your tiles on the counter table or floor.

Trace the outline of the. Choose a high contrast grout color. Using a damp sponge remove the grout from the face of. Wear protective gear including goggles.

My husband ended up nipping a bunch of tiles in half some in thirds and some even smaller. These things are great.