I can’t tell you how helpful your video was for our project. We are installing the exact same tile and had so many questions. You answered them all! Thank you!
I installed a backsplash on three walls successfully!! Very much a thank you to you!!! I received tips from others but watching you helped me the most.
I couldn't believe I found a video of the exact tile we bought. We only have one plug to do, for this bathroom backsplash we are doing. We think we hired a tile guy, but he hasn't called us like he said after he saw it. I do believe he is a pro so we will give him another week before we attempt it ourselves. I don't think we will be professional like you. Beautiful work. I hope you did finish the plug....They do get kind of tricky. My husband did great with straightening out our light switch (which the electrician....My nephew...left hanging cock-eyed).
Yeah, doing it this way will make the switches and outlets become to recessed and unstable. The tile always need to be behind to arms / legs of the outlets to be able to tighten them.
@@pb6717 I bought 4 boxes at Lowe's in N. CA for about $10 a box....I guess they were closing out that product. That first tile guy didn't show up after a month of waiting. We hired our stucco guy to do it and he did beautiful work. We had purchased a special plug outlet (a recessed type of plug) which fit in fine. Glad that work is done.
We used this in a home we sold about 10 months ago. We loved it! We were going to use it again in our new home but changed our mind . Just wanted something different so we went with white subway tile had wavyness to it goes with Luna pearl. They make stone trim for that stone you are using.
I think that is the exact same granite and back splash stone tile that we decided on! Exactly. I like the darker grout choice. We were going to go with a lighter color, but I think the dark is the way to go. nice job. I hope mine finishes up looking like this. I am however using the Schluter Aluminum edging to match the cabinet hardware and faucet
So glad I found this video. We are going to be installing natural stone backsplash in our kitchen soon. Questions-did you just stick to existing wall? And does the sealer prevent the grout from getting into the pits in the stone ? Thank you gif the video, that backsplash looks amazing!! Nice job!!
For natural stone I use the sealer and it helps a lot with cleaning the grout, but beware that some will not get out, chose a grout color that will compliment your tile, grout color will determine overall finish, glad to help, thanks
I want to compliment you on that because you're doing a great job. But I'm fighting the urge to hate you. Lol I've just spent most of the day trying to do that same identical tile. But I used the sticky Muscle bound 2 sided tape. It is not as forgiving As thin set is you can't move that c*** once it sticks. Lol but it's fun to watch you get it done. Great job
I hear you, sometimes easy is not so easy lol, I’ve been there, back to the basics and always mix your own stuff, also no premixed grout, seal twice before and after grout makes better clean up,
This looks great. I am planning on doing my first tile job ever as backsplash. Little nervous. It's a Tuscany Ivory Subway mosaic beveled stone. What sealer did you use?
Great video, I’m about to do this same job here this weekend, your video popped up on top, and I see why, (instant follow) if ya don’t mind,how were you cutting the stone? As in what we’re you using to cut I should say, lol… i have a cut off saw plus tile saw, is that enough? also i made a list of tools I will be digging out of my trailor in the morning, any suggestion on tools would be greatly appreciated… I’ll definitely be using your videos as advise, I like the way you explain, definitely a lot better than my grammar…. lol, but hey thanks for this video, it helped me greatly!
well i tried the hand cutter, does not work well with travertine, a wet saw is the best way, a good blade, and slow and steady, i also have a video so you can make sure your plugs sit out with your tile thanks
@@madskills5937 thanks fior sharing, I did check out your videos, I completed the job with wet saw, and angle grinder, the cuts were minimal, it work out great, love you videos/very helpful, I’ll definitely be here watching, thanks 👊🏼
The voids in the tile was filled in with the grout? and the home owner was good with that? looking to see of a way to grout tile and not fill in the natural voids in the tile.
Everyone loved it, it is suggested to seal before grout, but it’s hard to keep the grout out of natural stone, I like to test pcs first so no surprises, pick a complimentary color and you should be fine
What will you use to seal it? We are putting in travertine as well but I’m scared the sealer will change the natural color and appearance...any suggestions? Btw your backsplash is gorgeous!!!!
Yes you can use a small disk grinder, must have a diamond blade, hopefully you can make a jig to hold your pcs in place, just saying you must be careful, or you might want to buy a cheap tile saw and that will work for you
That is the exact backsplash I will be installing within the next month! First tile project. How easy was it to remove the pencil marks you used for measuring/cuts?
I always try to measure a hair more and cut the pencil line, also with the wet saw you can rub with with your thumb, marker can be harder but can be removed
I think I show how I cut tiles on the next video on over the cabinets, I tried to cut them with the hand held tile cutter but did not work well, best way to cut natural stone is with a wet saw,
you can try the hand cutter but i found out that they break more, a hand grinder will cut your tile but also you need to be careful it can be dangerous
I can’t tell you how helpful your video was for our project. We are installing the exact same tile and had so many questions. You answered them all! Thank you!
Finally! After searching a dozen titles & spending over 20mins scrolling through youtube, your video is exactly what I was looking for!
Thank you so much for this video I’m in the process of installing a natural stone backsplash and thanks to you it was so much easier.
Your welcome, I enjoyed working with that tile
I installed a backsplash on three walls successfully!! Very much a thank you to you!!! I received tips from others but watching you helped me the most.
Excellent video no commentary, just some cool music in the back ground. Thanks
Name of tile please
I couldn't believe I found a video of the exact tile we bought. We only have one plug to do, for this bathroom backsplash we are doing. We think we hired a tile guy, but he hasn't called us like he said after he saw it. I do believe he is a pro so we will give him another week before we attempt it ourselves. I don't think we will be professional like you. Beautiful work. I hope you did finish the plug....They do get kind of tricky. My husband did great with straightening out our light switch (which the electrician....My nephew...left hanging cock-eyed).
Yeah, doing it this way will make the switches and outlets become to recessed and unstable. The tile always need to be behind to arms / legs of the outlets to be able to tighten them.
Where did you buy this tile?
@@pb6717 I bought 4 boxes at Lowe's in N. CA for about $10 a box....I guess they were closing out that product. That first tile guy didn't show up after a month of waiting. We hired our stucco guy to do it and he did beautiful work. We had purchased a special plug outlet (a recessed type of plug) which fit in fine. Glad that work is done.
@@masculinitymatters9030 We purchased a recessed plug outlet. It fit fine with this tile. Our backsplash is beautiful.
We used this in a home we sold about 10 months ago. We loved it! We were going to use it again in our new home but changed our mind . Just wanted something different so we went with white subway tile had wavyness to it goes with Luna pearl. They make stone trim for that stone you are using.
Yes I wanted to use the stone trim, her idea was the wood so she can paint it the color of the wall, hop it works out for her lol
I think that is the exact same granite and back splash stone tile that we decided on! Exactly. I like the darker grout choice. We were going to go with a lighter color, but I think the dark is the way to go. nice job. I hope mine finishes up looking like this. I am however using the Schluter Aluminum edging to match the cabinet hardware and faucet
Hey guys did expected to get some likes, thank you
Beautiful work❤
Hi there what did you use for cutting , did not show that ,tile for fitting thx
Looks beautiful 🙏
hand cutter did not work so good, wet tile saw. and hand grinder, there is a part two that shows more on cutting tile with wet saw
So glad I found this video. We are going to be installing natural stone backsplash in our kitchen soon. Questions-did you just stick to existing wall? And does the sealer prevent the grout from getting into the pits in the stone ? Thank you gif the video, that backsplash looks amazing!! Nice job!!
For natural stone I use the sealer and it helps a lot with cleaning the grout, but beware that some will not get out, chose a grout color that will compliment your tile, grout color will determine overall finish, glad to help, thanks
I wish you didn’t have music it was distracting from the knowledge that you were imparting on us. Gave me so ideas on how to do mine. Thank you
Yes I would like to talk more about what I’m doing, just I’m on time crunch, so I fill in with music, sorry about that.
Great video. Can you tell me what color grout you used? Thanks.
It’s been a while since I did this video, it is a gray, and there’s only a couple of choices to that color, light or dark, thanks for sharing
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Thank you! 😃
I want to compliment you on that because you're doing a great job. But I'm fighting the urge to hate you. Lol
I've just spent most of the day trying to do that same identical tile. But I used the sticky Muscle bound 2 sided tape. It is not as forgiving As thin set is you can't move that c*** once it sticks. Lol but it's fun to watch you get it done. Great job
I hear you, sometimes easy is not so easy lol, I’ve been there, back to the basics and always mix your own stuff, also no premixed grout, seal twice before and after grout makes better clean up,
Where you able to get all the grout out of the holes in the natural stone or did you decide it was a good look to just let it be "patina'd"?
Did you place tiles directly on the wall? Or use a cement board?
On the wall, it’s not a wet area
Good job
This looks great. I am planning on doing my first tile job ever as backsplash. Little nervous. It's a Tuscany Ivory Subway mosaic beveled stone. What sealer did you use?
Most times I use 511 tile sealer
I watched it all the way through but you never showed how you cut them or do any corners.
I have more videos on backsplash, how I cut and corners , go on my channel and there’s more on tile, thanks for sharing this
Ok video but you didnt show the grout you used nor how you cut the tiles, i could use advise on that, so i gotta watch a different video
Yeah sorry about that but I have more videos of cutting tiles and grout prep, I also have a new tile video coming soon
Great video, I’m about to do this same job here this weekend, your video popped up on top, and I see why, (instant follow) if ya don’t mind,how were you cutting the stone? As in what we’re you using to cut I should say, lol… i have a cut off saw plus tile saw, is that enough? also i made a list of tools I will be digging out of my trailor in the morning, any suggestion on tools would be greatly appreciated… I’ll definitely be using your videos as advise, I like the way you explain, definitely a lot better than my grammar…. lol, but hey thanks for this video, it helped me greatly!
well i tried the hand cutter, does not work well with travertine, a wet saw is the best way, a good blade, and slow and steady, i also have a video so you can make sure your plugs sit out with your tile thanks
@@madskills5937 thanks fior sharing, I did check out your videos, I completed the job with wet saw, and angle grinder, the cuts were minimal, it work out great, love you videos/very helpful, I’ll definitely be here watching, thanks 👊🏼
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The voids in the tile was filled in with the grout? and the home owner was good with that? looking to see of a way to grout tile and not fill in the natural voids in the tile.
Everyone loved it, it is suggested to seal before grout, but it’s hard to keep the grout out of natural stone, I like to test pcs first so no surprises, pick a complimentary color and you should be fine
What color grout I'm using same tile
What will you use to seal it? We are putting in travertine as well but I’m scared the sealer will change the natural color and appearance...any suggestions? Btw your backsplash is gorgeous!!!!
Always use a test piece
Where do you purchase the brick splashback in Durban
WOW....
Do you know where the homeowner purchased that stone?? I love it and would love to do it in my kitchen!!
Yes I’m pretty sure that they bought it at lowes, lol but they had to go farther to find it at other locations
Thank you! It’s beautiful and just what I’m looking for!
Do you know the name of it?
What did you use to cut the tiles? I don't have a wet saw...will handheld one work?
Yes you can use a small disk grinder, must have a diamond blade, hopefully you can make a jig to hold your pcs in place, just saying you must be careful, or you might want to buy a cheap tile saw and that will work for you
That is the exact backsplash I will be installing within the next month! First tile project. How easy was it to remove the pencil marks you used for measuring/cuts?
I always try to measure a hair more and cut the pencil line, also with the wet saw you can rub with with your thumb, marker can be harder but can be removed
what tool are you using to cut your small tiles around the window sill?
cant use the tile cutter so wet saw and hand grinder with diamond blade
Small grinder with diamond blade
What kind of marta and how long it takes to dry
What did the customer say when she saw the outlets recessed behind the tile?
Customer had a plan to replace all outlets and he’s putting extensions, no worries lol all new outlets and flush with tile.
How are the tiles being cut?
I think I show how I cut tiles on the next video on over the cabinets, I tried to cut them with the hand held tile cutter but did not work well, best way to cut natural stone is with a wet saw,
I never see in the video how its being cut?
Check out my video on backsplash natural stone and corners, all of the tiles were cut on a small wet saw,
is there any other way to cut stone tile other than a wet saw?
you can try the hand cutter but i found out that they break more, a hand grinder will cut your tile but also you need to be careful it can be dangerous
Do you know the brand and name of this tile?
Travetine natural stone tile, not sure if this brand is available now,
Brand name Satori , what you want to look for is Travetin Natural stone,
@@madskills5937 thanks so much for your answer I appreciate it!
This is sold at Lowe’s under the brand Allen and Roth. Same exact product/model number, etc. I just bought it myself
@@joedark750thank you Joe! I too just installed this and very pleased on the ease and look of the tile!
Where can I purchase the splash back in Durban
I did not see how you cut the top row of tiles, did I miss something?
He used trim for top row.
Where did you buy these tiles? Looks like what Im looking for.
customer bought the tiles, i just install, but i will say this they traveled around for them,
They sell it at lowes - we are getting them for our kitchen remodel too!
Thank you!!!! I love the tile!
Is this even legal sir?
Nice job but you should’ve showed us how you cut them that would’ve been helpful as well
I have a part 2 of the tiles, how to backsplash and cut tiles on corners, all was cut on a small wet tile saw