Tiling Kitchen Countertop
Some tile stores carry special tiles that will wrap around the front edge but the.
Tiling kitchen countertop. But selecting this surface type has its drawbacks too. Well show you everything you need to complete a diy tile job in your kitchen from. Wrench bucket utility knife power drill measuring tape carpenters square level cement backerboard plywood 38 wood strips pneumatic nailer 2 galvanized screws mastic notched.
By matt weber available in a wide range of patterns colors and prices porcelain and ceramic tile make a durable countertop that can be installed by the handy do it yourselfer to save considerably on installation costs. Once a kitchen staple throughout the 70s 80s and 90s these days thrifty homeowners see tile as an affordable alternative to more expensive counter materials such as quartz marble and granite. A laminate countertop is an acceptable base for ceramic tile but think carefully before you attempt it.
From the types and cost of tile countertops to the pros and cons heres what homeowners should consider before taking a walk on the tiled side. A ceramic tile countertop is durable beautiful and easy to install. Host paul wilson shows how to install tiles on a kitchen countertop.
Besides this you wont need many other tools that you dont. Installing tiling on a countertop adds customized flavor and utility to your kitchen. Tile countertops add pattern and texture to kitchens and bathrooms.
By mixing and matching various colors and. Introduction give your countertops and backslash the timeless beauty of stone for a modest price. Save money by installing a tile countertop yourself.
If your counter has curved edges as most do youll have to grind off the raised bead at the lip with a belt sander and you wont be able to tile the backsplash without cutting off the curved top edge. Lately tile kitchen countertops are starting to look surprisingly modern. Bath countertops kitchen tile june 27 2009 matt weber.