Tiling Tips - Tiling around outlets 

I shot this so many years ago, but I feel like that switch went to a garbage disposal and it was disconnected at the time of the renovation. That being said, I've worked on plenty of live switches and outlets over the years and depending on the extent of the work, I may or may not switch the breaker off. If I am re-wiring something, I definitely terminate the power. The childhood memory sounds pretty scary, but I don't know of any flammable adhesives that would catch fire from a spark. Circuit breakers, electrical boxes and sound wiring techniques go a long way to help avoiding things from getting too out of hand and I'm not certain I've ever met an electrician who hasn't gotten a shock. That being said, it is probably good that the general public has a healthy respect for electricity but doing a little research and experience helps.

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If you are pulling out and replacing the job box or wiring, an 1/8" margin around the box isn't going to allow you to take that box out or re-run wire any easier than if the tile goes up to the edge of the box. Any work like that is going to result in a bit of wall repair and new tiling. That being said, if people feel more comfortable leaving an 1/8" margin around the receptacle box, who am I to ague? I guess it doesn't hurt to check the wiring and position of the box prior to tiling around it as making any repairs are best done before tiling, but if everything is wired well and the outlet is where you want it. you shouldn't need to fiddle with it in the future.

@@groutrx1415 I could be wrong, but it seemed to me in the video that the tiles above and below the box went well beyond the box's height. I could not see any outline of the electrical box. As far as "everything being wired well," with more and more DIY'ers doing their electrical wiring these days, all bets are off on what the future holds.

All great points. Thanks for your input. @@KJ_nyc

This is a great question. I don't have an issue setting tile on sheetrock in areas with low to no water exposure, like kitchen backsplashes. Use a latex modified thinset. You might watch our videos on how to set floor tiles as the same principles apply. Feel free to message me with any questions. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EOQALrWluOE.html

@@groutrx1415 ok I'll take a look. Thanks for responding.

These little spacers featured in this video also come in handy! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uhbR9tzw7FY.html

I didn't remember...;-) Can I use longer screws or washers to pull outlet out some?

@@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE use longer screws yea.

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You will need to measure and mark the tile for a compound cut. The video link below demonstrates this, but it was a floor tile. I hope this helps. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-25g7Zma-2-w.html

There are specific type of washers for this. www.homedepot.com/p/IDEAL-Spacer-Shims-Standard-Package-5-Packs-of-5-772453/203734816?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-CM-CML-GGL-D27-027_011_TOOLS_ACC-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-4035595-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-PL3&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-CM-CML-GGL-D27-027_011_TOOLS_ACC-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-4035595-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-PL3-71700000112195199--&gclid=CjwKCAjwg4SpBhAKEiwAdyLwvGgRaGRr8Et4Yzjy1VfqaU1mzsYCu1YURBLur5hjEsPtgz0fsNP6yRoC4X8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Here is a video on using them: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uhbR9tzw7FY.html

Usually for all wet areas, GFCI are employed. I do not recall if an outlet was in line on this particular job.

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If you forget, a 4” angle grinder with a diamond blade can get it notched easy. Make damn sure the plug and wires don’t get cut though. 😉 best to turn off power and hold them out of the way.

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