Tiling A Kitchen Island

Tile mosaics provide endless design possibilities for interior decorators. A mosaic backsplash can be subtle and understated or vibrant and distinctive. By creatively utilizing tile, home owners can create original designs that will add charm to a kitchen.

Designing a Ceramic Mosaic Mural

Before placing a hand on tiles, draw up some basic design plans for the mosaic on a piece of paper. Decide the style and subject matter of the mural and draw out the design, paying attention to tile colors, sizes and shapes. Take into account the size of the mosaic, and measure the backsplash area.

Once the basic design has been created, start assembling the following supplies and tools:

• Cement board (enough to cover the backsplash area)
• Tile
• Stud Finder
• Mortar
• Trowel
• Bucket
• Sponges
• Tile Cutters
• Gloves
• Pencil
• Grout (Pick a color that will complement the mosaic color scheme)
• Grout sealer
• Drill
• Long Screws
• Saw
• Wood Quarter Round
• Paint

Laying the Tile for a Kitchen Backsplash

The tile will not be placed directly on the wall. Instead, it will be applied to a cement board that will be screwed into the wall. The cement board must be prepared to fit the wall space before the tile is applied. Use a saw to cut the cement board to fit the dimensions of the kitchen backsplash. Locate wall studs with a stud finder and mark the cement board where it can be drilled into the studs. After the cement board has been cut and marked, the mural design can be drawn.

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