Subway Tile Bathroom Sink Backsplash

A backsplash can easily add character to a plain wall. There are endless patterns and colors to choose from. Not to mention, a backsplash makes for easy cleanup whether it's in the kitchen or bathroom. If you're looking to install a backsplash but don't want to hire someone to do it for you, you can totally go at it yourself. Make a simple yet stunning subway tile backsplash by following our step-by-step guide ahead.

Materials:

Tile
Tile trim
Grout
Tile adhesive
Spacers
Trowel
Rubber float
Wet saw (or another cutting tool)
Speed square or level
Metal scraper
Tape measure
Sponge
Rag
Bucket

How to Install Tile Backsplash:

Measure the wall to plan the tile layout using a tape measure.
Use the trowel to apply tile adhesive to a small starting section of the wall.
Place spacers along the countertop and between the tiles as you apply them to the wall.
Mark any tiles where you need to make size adjustments.
Cut the tile with a wet saw.
Once the cut tile is the right size, place it on the wall.
Repeat the process until all of the tiles are installed, wiping excess adhesive as you go.
Use a speed square or level to mark where your tile will end on the wall.
Mark another line where the trim will go. Trim (aka rounded tiles) helps frame the backsplash, giving it a clean and polished look.
Apply tile adhesive to the tile trim and place it on the wall.
Repeat the process, making cuts when necessary and wiping excess adhesive as you go.
Cut corner trim pieces at a 45-degree angle and repeat until all trim is installed.
Let the backsplash dry for 24 hours.
Remove the spacers.
Lightly scrape and clean leftover tile adhesive.
Mix grout (or use a pre-mixed option!).
Holding a rubber float at a 45-degree angle, apply grout diagonally into the grout lines (aka those empty spaces between the tiles). Make sure the lines are filled completely. Clean excess grout from the tiles as you go.
Let the grout harden according to the instructions and apply a sealant if needed.

White Ceramic Tile

Daltile homedepot.com

$15.00

Pre-Mixed Tile Grout

Red Devil amazon.com

$20.40

Trowel Set

Goldblatt amazon.com

$29.99

Tile Spacers

GenericBrands amazon.com

Speed Square

Mecurate amazon.com

$12.99

Tape Measure

Craftsman amazon.com

$13.27

Rubber Float

Goldblatt amazon.com

$14.99

5-Quart Bucket

ENCORE PLASTICS amazon.com

$8.99

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Subway Tile Bathroom Sink Backsplash

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Subway Tile Bathroom Sink Backsplash