Wifey wants a backsplash! I'm going to start this project by watching this video and I thank you for this information. No need to view another. Thanks for your help!
One video 3 minute long answered every question I was thinking about in my head about this particular type of tile and type of installation. Very good!
@@508homes Yeah there is nothing, anything I cannot repair or build and I have tiled many times in the past. I have not although tiled with this type of backed tile before, my brain was treating it like I was trying to fit a square into a circle for some reason. All the pieces of the puzzle came into alignment when watching a video like this. Concise, to the point, no comment required just thought I would give you some extra credit here for a great video on the topic. Happy Holidays.
These types of videos are the good stuff. "How to cut tile not using $400 equipment" 1. Grab a grinder, 2. Make your cuts and take it easy. 3. Apply your tile. That's it video done. Answered every last question I had in technically 1 minute. Off to amazon for a grinder but I have porcelain tile so Some diamond blades for my osc tool maybe? Nah gonna do it 508 style.
This worked great for redoing the shower/bathtub of my kid's bathroom. ru-vid.comUgkxfiuHoZJo3bgdVPFRxQ-iqPpfbEHl2cYt I didn't like the guide, so I took it off. I just used a fine tipped sharpie on the tile and followed that line. It does make a wet mess, and once I started looking like I wet myself I started wearing a towel and apron while cutting. The blade it came with worked great until we wore it out. It was better than the replacement one we bought. I tried looking for just their blade, but failed. Not really for larger tiles unless you stack stuff on either side to support the tiles. Anyway, would definitley buy again.
One of my favorite phrases after 40 years of finish carpentry...'Nobody is going to see that!' By not having to remove casing, stool and skirt, adding jamb extensions, etc., etc., you hit a home run in my book!
Nice! And exactly the tutorial I needed, I just got some glass tile for my bathroom and darn near the same edging you showed. I've never used it before and this was perfect. Thank you!
Thank you for this video. I just bought that exact tile and it will be going around the fireplace upgrade I am doing. Ordered the diamond blades as well.
Thanks! Just about to install glass backslash and was wondering how to make the receptal cut. Now I know I can use a diamond grinder blade which I have.
I liked the flashing on the shower, that's cool, especially if you have super thin tile. I just finished a back splash in my kitchen, If the glass tile is 1/4" a dry diamond blade or scoring type cutter does not do nearly as well as a wet saw with a glass blade. Long cuts when you are only taking off a little is nearly impossible using a cut off wheel. I am a mason, I love the cut off wheel and I own a wet saw but I don't like to get it out unless I am doing a big job. I use the cut off wheel to fabricate stone for finish work, but couldn't get it to do shit with glass, it bounces too much even with a smooth diamond blade.
Thanks for the info and review! I agree, a wet saw is the best tool to use for the job. Just trying to help people who don’t want that large of a tool in their garage or want to find a cheaper way to finish the project. How long have you been a mason for? Looks like an awesome fireplace in your picture.
@@508homes My father laid block for over 60 years. I learned from him beginning at 8 years old, I am now 60. I broke my back when I was 19 and stopped doing it professionally. I only did side work with and for my dad. I also have done masonry work for friends and myself, such as outdoor fireplaces and bbq's. My back problems only allow me to do certain type of work, I cannot lift any real weight.
“Eros 4 Tan Mosaic Glass Tile”. I will work on getting a link in the comments soon. I recommend buying one sheet to take home and hold up to your cabinets/countertops before buying all the supply that you need!
Fantastically helpful in easing fears for the novice, thank you. But how do you address inside corners? Do you just sort of grout over the imperfectly-nipped sheet edges where they meet?
Great question Mia. Have the two sheets overlap in the corner. In other words, have one sheet go all the way to the corner without any angle cut on it. Then place a clean sheet on the other side and push up flush with the first sheet of tile. This will eliminate much of the grouting issues that I’m sure you are thinking about in your head right now. I hope this helps!
I used my mitre saw which can easily cut through metal like this and put a nice clean edge and 45 degree angle on the cut. You can use hand clippers designed for metal but will have to measure your 45 degree angle first.
@@508homes don't use snips. Youll never get an exact or clean cut on a piece of metal like that. You can buy a mitre box with a 45 degree slit and use a hand saw with a metal cutting blade. Cleaner cut and more exact.
Any advice on a name of a diamond blade that will slice through the glass, stone and metal in this tile? Bought this same tile and really like this video to do a project without a wet saw. I will buy a 4 1/2" angle grinder...but the blade to use, I'm stumped
That is a glass/metal mosaic tile sheet that I got from the Home Depot a couple years ago. I provided a link to a very similar product in the description section of the video. Go click that link!
@@508homes one other question (well maybe more than one)- I have very similar tile as what you installed. 1. Would I need to use spacers (I have 1/8 inch spacers for where I will be applying grout), and if so at what points? 2. Did you seal your tile before grouting? What product did you use. I’m looking to do my first big house DIY project with a tile backsplash in the laundry room. Thanks!
@@heartgod Sorry for the late reply! I did not use spacers when I did this job and typically don't with these backsplash sheets. When doing backsplash with subway tile or something similar I will use spacers. 2. I seal my tile after grouting so that I can easily use the grout haze remover if needed and get everything the way I want it before sealing it all up. Good luck on your project I wish you the best!
Is your tile 8mm thick? I tried inserting tile I am installing into the groove of the edge trim and it doesn't come close to fitting. Your tile looks much thinner than 8mm.
I honestly forget since this was a couple years ago. There should be ample options on Amazon for other sizes of the edge trim if you spend some time looking through them.
I have a link in the description for 3/8 thick metal edging. You can click that link and search for a larger size. I think generally when it gets to a thicker size, most go with a quarter round or bull nose edging of some kind. Good luck with the project!
sir, your product find very nice. i would like to inform you that i have developed a actual sheet glass tile. which can be mounted on bathroom,kitchen side walls with cement.it can be produce with verious colours and designe. l hope for your reply . thanks.
I have not personally used one before but I don't see why not? Still much cheaper than getting a wet saw and great for small/precision cuts! Here's a link to one that you might find helpful. amzn.to/3sYcL5l
Linda, this tile specifically was from Home Depot but I believe is an older type that they do not offer anymore. I provided a link in the description to a very similar version that you can buy online. I hope that helps
