Comments on: Installing A Tile Back-splash For Your Kitchen http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/802/episode-93-tile-backsplash/ The Handyguys are two avid DIYers sharing their experiences working around the house. Our weekly video and audio podcasts feature answers to your questions, head-to-head tool tests and other DIY and home improvement topics. If you have a question regarding your home, let us know using the contact tab on our site or call us at (818) 804-8665. We respond to all questions and may use your question on-the-air in a future broadcast. We look forward to answering your questions and helping you around the home! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:02:29 +0000 hourly 1 By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/802/episode-93-tile-backsplash/#comment-24136 The Handyguys Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:46:13 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=802#comment-24136 :) Thanks for the comments and the help with the pronunciation. :) Thanks for the comments and the help with the pronunciation.

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/802/episode-93-tile-backsplash/#comment-24135 Kathleen Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:32:29 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=802#comment-24135 fleur de lis :) ("lis" is pronounced "lee") You were close, though. :) Hi. I'm a first time visitor/listener. Found you through Google. Great podcast. Very helpful, clear, and informative. I really enjoyed listening and feel a lot more confident facing my backsplash project now. Thanks! I'll definitely be back for more. :) fleur de lis :) (“lis” is pronounced “lee”) You were close, though. :)

Hi. I’m a first time visitor/listener. Found you through Google.

Great podcast. Very helpful, clear, and informative. I really enjoyed listening and feel a lot more confident facing my backsplash project now. Thanks!

I’ll definitely be back for more. :)

]]> By: HudsonHero http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/802/episode-93-tile-backsplash/#comment-10066 HudsonHero Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:46:19 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=802#comment-10066 This is great! We've cut back on home project this past year but the backsplash is a relatively low cost (compared to some of my plans) and with tax refunds coming... yeah! This seems to be a project that would really help out my boring/bland kitchen. Great timing. Glad I found you via YoungHouseLove's blogroll. This is great! We’ve cut back on home project this past year but the backsplash is a relatively low cost (compared to some of my plans) and with tax refunds coming… yeah! This seems to be a project that would really help out my boring/bland kitchen. Great timing. Glad I found you via YoungHouseLove’s blogroll.

]]> By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/802/episode-93-tile-backsplash/#comment-7395 The Handyguys Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:25:59 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=802#comment-7395 Always nice to get feedback from a pro. Thanks Always nice to get feedback from a pro. Thanks

]]> By: Directile http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/802/episode-93-tile-backsplash/#comment-7394 Directile Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:15:24 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=802#comment-7394 Hey guys thanks for the post. I do about 1-2 backsplashes per month and you actually gave me a few ideas. I always feel like I'm putting together a jig-saw puzzle when installing kitchen backsplashes. It's nice seeing the finished product. Hey guys thanks for the post. I do about 1-2 backsplashes per month and you actually gave me a few ideas. I always feel like I’m putting together a jig-saw puzzle when installing kitchen backsplashes. It’s nice seeing the finished product.

]]> By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/802/episode-93-tile-backsplash/#comment-974 The Handyguys Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:10:33 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=802#comment-974 Your Welcome, let us know how you make out. Your Welcome, let us know how you make out.

]]> By: Elk Lighting http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/802/episode-93-tile-backsplash/#comment-970 Elk Lighting Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:21:16 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=802#comment-970 Thanks for the tile tips. I am getting ready to do my own home and this will help. Thanks for the tile tips. I am getting ready to do my own home and this will help.

]]> By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/802/episode-93-tile-backsplash/#comment-945 The Handyguys Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:29:29 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=802#comment-945 Good tip about a cracked or chipped tile. I have been there, done that. If you have a chip on the edge of a tile and dont want to pull it out to replace it it does hide pretty well with some grout. Good tip about a cracked or chipped tile. I have been there, done that. If you have a chip on the edge of a tile and dont want to pull it out to replace it it does hide pretty well with some grout.

]]> By: Mark http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/802/episode-93-tile-backsplash/#comment-944 Mark Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:08:22 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=802#comment-944 I echo the comment that the two of you briefly said about using two water buckets. One bucket to rinse the sponge after cleaning off the grout, and the sec0nd to re-wet and clean the sponge for a second time before going back to the tile. One bucket should get really cloudy/dirty, and the other should remain fairly clean. This really helps minimize the number of times you have to change the water, and minimize the number of times you need to go back and clean the tile. The cleaner the water that you clean the tile off with, the less times you will have to go over it again. Another quick tip: if one of your tiles gets cracked due to dropping something on it, you can buy the colored caulk or colored sanded caulk to fill the crack and it makes it very hard to notice your oops. I echo the comment that the two of you briefly said about using two water buckets. One bucket to rinse the sponge after cleaning off the grout, and the sec0nd to re-wet and clean the sponge for a second time before going back to the tile. One bucket should get really cloudy/dirty, and the other should remain fairly clean.

This really helps minimize the number of times you have to change the water, and minimize the number of times you need to go back and clean the tile. The cleaner the water that you clean the tile off with, the less times you will have to go over it again.

Another quick tip: if one of your tiles gets cracked due to dropping something on it, you can buy the colored caulk or colored sanded caulk to fill the crack and it makes it very hard to notice your oops.

]]> By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/802/episode-93-tile-backsplash/#comment-942 The Handyguys Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:15:56 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=802#comment-942 Thanks Steve! Yeah, working with large tiles is a pain. I bought a large "bridge saw" for working with 20" tiles in a bathroom I did. Thanks for the kudos on the website. We use wordpress and the Thesis Theme. http://diythemes.com/ The graphics were done by a freelance illustrator. He does great work and is fast. His website is here http://www.novakillustration.com/ Thanks Steve! Yeah, working with large tiles is a pain. I bought a large “bridge saw” for working with 20″ tiles in a bathroom I did.
Thanks for the kudos on the website. We use wordpress and the Thesis Theme. http://diythemes.com/ The graphics were done by a freelance illustrator. He does great work and is fast. His website is here http://www.novakillustration.com/

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]]> By: Steve http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/802/episode-93-tile-backsplash/#comment-940 Steve Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:23:13 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=802#comment-940 Good show Guys! I recently did my first tile job - two bathroom floors, with 2o" porcelain tiles. The first floor was OK - not the most even surface. But, I learned from that and the second floor was pretty good. My next tile job will be our kitchen backsplash. So, thanks for the tips. By the way, my rental place messed up my wet-saw reservation and only had a saw that would accomodate 18" tiles! That was a challenge! I had to build a auxillary fence that I could use to begin the cut, and then slide the tile further under the blade and against the original fence to complete the cut. But, it all worked out and I'm pleased with the floors. Also, I've been meaning to compliment you on your website design. It looks very professional! I really like the graphics. Good show Guys!
I recently did my first tile job – two bathroom floors, with 2o” porcelain tiles. The first floor was OK – not the most even surface. But, I learned from that and the second floor was pretty good.
My next tile job will be our kitchen backsplash. So, thanks for the tips.
By the way, my rental place messed up my wet-saw reservation and only had a saw that would accomodate 18″ tiles! That was a challenge! I had to build a auxillary fence that I could use to begin the cut, and then slide the tile further under the blade and against the original fence to complete the cut. But, it all worked out and I’m pleased with the floors.

Also, I’ve been meaning to compliment you on your website design. It looks very professional! I really like the graphics.

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