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Questions about Installing this Marble Mosaic Backsplash

designsaavy
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago

DH and I really like this tiny marble that comes with mesh backing. It has some brown tones splashed in with the gray and white. We both like that it's very subtle.

We have never installed tile. Has anyone ever installed tile like this and give us some diy advice?

DH commented that the space is SO tiny between tiles that it looks like you can't even grout it. I'm like....of course you have to grout it. As you can see....we are totally brain-dead when it comes to tiling.

What type of grout?

What type of trowel to get in tiny crevices?

Seal marble before and/or after install?

Seal with what? (don't want to darken)

Spacers between counter and tile AND between tile sheets?

Silicone at counter?

Any specific tools? Type of saw?

There are no matching trim pieces. We only have two places where we will need it at an end run. Suggestions?

There may be many other things I'm forgetting.

The wall is not yellow like this. It's actually Revere Pewter.

I'm going to also get samples of the 3x6 of this tile that has the same coloring.

Also, any ideas for outlets? Not gonna cut up the wall to move outlets under cab area, and wiring will not extend down to counter level.

Any advice appreciated. Getting closer to completion. Thanks!!

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