tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404203468398724037.post6790820591107284351..comments2024-03-16T04:48:32.286-04:00Comments on simple.beautiful.home: Backsplash Progress...FINALLY!Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239226060151595572noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404203468398724037.post-46174888994461555202010-10-22T16:23:02.917-04:002010-10-22T16:23:02.917-04:00Heather - thanks for your thoughful response. I t...Heather - thanks for your thoughful response. I think that's an ingenius idea about the quarter round tile or bullnose tile where the wall and counter meet.. that might be the answer. I'll go scout around at the display wall at HD. <br /><br />And yes, the moasic I chose comes in 12x12 sheets (with mesh backing) that I am plan on cutting in 3" strips. <br /><br />All my tile professionals are not calling me back.. so maybe this is a sign that I need to investigate this further..<br /><br />Thanks for your wisdom! Keep posting.. (looking forward to seeing your grout tutorial :)Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00258865692681266237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404203468398724037.post-4692900276946572772010-10-22T12:53:41.528-04:002010-10-22T12:53:41.528-04:00Thanks for your sweet comment, Judy!! I appreciate...Thanks for your sweet comment, Judy!! I appreciate it. It was definitely a hard road, but I am so glad that I pushed myself to do it. I would encourage you to do the same, except for the fact that you have a few issues to deal with. I was lucky that the gap between the wall and the counter was small enough for the subway tile to cover it. My suggestion would be to use a piece of quarter-round tile or bullnose tile to fill the gap. Those pieces are usually a bit wider at the bottom, which might span the gap between your counter and wall. It would also provide some nice dimension to the overall design. <br /><br />As far as the mosaic goes, I am not sure that would be an easy feat to tackle either. The spacers are a HUGE help, but you would need a lot of them to use under each little mosaic tile. Most mosaic tiles come in sheets though, so you could just cut it down in strips and lay them that way. There would be very little room for error since they are placed on the mesh backing in a perfect line already. I'm not sure which pattern you are looking at, but that might be the best way to go. My advice would be to get a bunch of quotes (2 or 3) and if it is in your budget, go for it. If not, look into the options I suggested and try to take a stab at it yourself. Since the subway tile are so inexpensive, you could try doing a section on a piece of cardboard first to get yourself comfortable with the application. <br /><br />Good luck with your project!! I hope this helps!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02239226060151595572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404203468398724037.post-89519924314360954012010-10-20T14:41:34.938-04:002010-10-20T14:41:34.938-04:00I am SOO impressed! Your job looks awesome! I jus...I am SOO impressed! Your job looks awesome! I just ordered my white subway tiles and plan to have my backsplash done. I toyed with doing it myself.. but I like yourself, am a perfectionist. I feel like I would be able to see all my mistakes too. You were writing my script! My problem was that when they put my granite countertop on, my wall was not completely square, so there is a gap on one wall, wider than the width of a tile.. Also, I plan on putting one 3" strip of mosaic in, and that strip lands right along where all the outlets need to be cut. I've talked myself out of doing it myself.. still don't have a quote of a tiler professional.. but I know the satisfied feeling of a job done.. What issues did you have to deal with.. Is your counter tight up against the wall?Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00258865692681266237noreply@blogger.com