Installation of Mosaic Glass Tile Kitchen Backsplash Installation Episode 1

1,478 views · Published 24 March 2016 · 8:19 · Indexed 27 September 2026

Channel: U Do It · 2016 · Science & Technology

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This video demonstrates the installation of American Olean Mosaic Chateau Emperador (Stone and Glass) tile as a kitchen backsplash. Total cost of materials $250 and my sweat labor.

0:00 Intro
0:19 Installation of Edge Bead using glue
0:40 Sizing up tile to determine cuts to be made
0:47 Protect Countertop, Stovetop and Sink
0:53 Sand wall with 80 grit sandpaper so the tile adhesive will adhere properly
0:57 Setup wetsaw to make first cut.  Read operating manual and service manual for wetsaw and wear goggles.
2:03 Size up the 2nd piece to determine where to cut
2:20 Apply the tile adhesive and set the tile
3:49 Fill in the gaps with pieces of tile following the pattern
3:57 How to wrap around a window sill
4:15 Make necessary adjustments, here I'm cutting out excess corner bead so that tile will fit flush and not protrude.
4:34 How to apply tile adhesive using a v-notch trowel
5:31 Applying tile under window sill
6:17 Be sure to turn off circuit breakers to avoid shock or electrocution (shock you get a jolt and maybe brain damage or internal burns, electrocution means you dead)
6:21 Pulling out switches and outlets a little from the wall so that the tile will fit behind the tabs
6:44 How to remove a piece of tile from the mesh
7:04 How to set tile between and under outlet

Music:
May Mix 2015 by TSC-Media | Copyright Free Network (1 Year Anniversary) by CopyrightFreeNetwork is licensed under a  Creative Commons License.
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m5:26 - m7:35 Nozard - Feeling: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf8IH...
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