Measure the wall to plan the tile layout using a tape measure. Use the trowel to apply tile adhesive to a small starting section of the wall. Place spacers along the countertop and between the tiles ...

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INDIANAPOLIS – One of the best bangs for your buck for home renovating is fixing up your kitchen. If you don’t want to renovate the entire kitchen, you may want to consider a nice new tile backsplash.

Janine asks: I’m putting up a ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Can I put the tile directly on the drywall, or do I have to tear it out and use a cement board? Danny Lipford: If you’re talking ...

WHAT YOU NEED• Glass tile• SimpleMat Tile-setting mat• Trowel• Premixed grout• 2-inch painter's tape• Wet saw with glass tile-cutting blade• Grout float• Sponge• Water bucket• Scissors• Tape ...

Installing a tile backsplash can be a time consuming project, but a tile setting mat can help you get it done faster. Tile requires thinset mortar or mastic to adhere the tile to the wall. Both can be ...

If you've got a steady hand, a few easy-to-find supplies and patience, you can install a tile backsplash in a kitchen or bathroom.

Salesman and couple in a kitchen and bathroom store - Extreme-photographer/Getty Images Kitchen cabinets and countertops usually get all the attention during building or remodeling. While this is ...

Kitchen cabinets and countertops usually get all the attention during building or remodeling. While this is understandable -- ...