Moroccan Tile Backsplash Uneven Spacing
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Moroccan Tile Backsplash Uneven Spacing
Comments (1)if it were uneven on the mesh backing, there is nothing stopping the installer from cutting the mesh with a utility blade and re-aligning a few tiles to even them out. You wouldn't want to do that for the whole sheet but I can see three or four where the spacing could definitely been better orientated. My installer took all of the trim (on mesh sheets) and laid them out on a perfectly flat surface upside-down and applied a thin coat of mortar and let it dry, to stiffen them. Then when he is hanging them on the wall, they aren't flopping around. From your photo, it looks like these may have "drooped" during installation causing those larger gaps....See MoreHandmade tile backsplash questions
Comments (3)Mastic can be used as an adhesive in non-wet areas. Your drywall is obviously in good shape, which means by itself it's not being hit by or incurring standing water. You didn't mention and water staining or degradation, so sure, mastic can be used to adhere the tile to it. Grid lines: It will most certainly help to add layout lines on the wall. It might help to strike chalk lines, then use a straight edge and sharpie marker to go over those lines. With differing tile sizes, you are correct in that you use the layout grid lines for overall guidance to keep the overall layout looking good, but on a tile-by-tile basis within the grid lines, the tile spacing is adjusted plus-or-minus here and there to keep that overall pattern looking good. Regarding uneven tile sizes...you might want to do a rough mock up. Your goal will be to not have a larger-than-normal tiles adjacent to several other larger-than-normal tiles. Several large tiles in a row can really throw the layout off. Same with several smaller-than-normal tiles in a row. That can result in a run of wide grout joints. Try to work out your layout and installation so larger-than-normal and smaller-than-normal tiles are mixed and mingled throughout the layout. Mastic usually holds tile pretty well on the wall, it's usually a "no sag" installation unless the tiles are heavy. If you think your tiles might sag, then have a collection of tile spacers and/or tile spikes (spacers shaped like wedges) to prevent sagging. These can be store bought or home made. I'd clean off the backs of the tiles. Use a sharp chisel to shave the dollops of silicone off the tile. If you start with crap, you'll end up with crap. Why start with compromised materials? If you use the "premixed adhesive" (mastic) to set the tiles, wait several days before grouting. Mastic cures by drying, so it needs air. If you use the "premixed grout" which is also a mastic-like material, read the installation and cleanup instructions. It can shrink as it dries, so it might not be the best choice if you have wide grout joints as the excessive shrinkage could result in it pulling away from the tiles. If you decide to opt away from the Mapei premixed stuff, see if they have Mapei Kerabond and Mapei Keralastic. That combination gives good working time and good stickiness in terms of minimizing sag. Mongo...See Moreuneven upper and lower cabinets - how to end backsplash?
Comments (2)I agree with Texas, we need a photo. One from a distance and one close up....See MoreREALLY Uneven wall- tile or granite backsplash???
Comments (10)Owner of a 1916 house with uneven everything here who just finished installing running bond subway tile (a DIY job). The installers might be doing some playing around with the granite today to get things level themselves. So, don't make any firm and final decisions until they have done their thing. I just installed running bond subway on a wall behind my range that had about 1/2" difference from one end to the other over the course of about 5". This was a wall that we tiled all the way to the ceiling. I think it is okay. If you tile all the way up to the upper cabinets, how much of this final uneven row would be visible if you weren't sticking your head up under there? In other words, would a causal observer notice is you started with a full row at the counter level and then ended up with the adjustments in that less visible area? If you do stick with the subway (what I'd do in your case because I don't think granite will achieve what you want), don't event think of using a contrasting grout that would just go to emphasize the differences in height. Look for a fairly recent post here called something like Am I out of luck? The poster's question was regarding uneven ceiling and subway tile in an older house....See MoreIowacommute
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