Should I replace the sheetrock before replacing the backsplash?
ronnie1950
7 years ago
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Would you rip out/ replace this glass tile backsplash? big pics
Comments (17)No, it's not acceptable, not by ANY standards. But I don't think it needs a complete rip out to fix it, unless there's more you're not showing us. At the phone jack, the pieces should be removed, and proper cuts installed. If he doesn't have a glass blade, that's not your problem Those cuts are not that tough. At that corner, that's pretty gross. that would have to be removed to about a foot back, so that the tiles can be adjusted upward to line up with the tile on the other side. They would also have to be spread some toward the top of the backsplash so that they account for the out of plumb corner. Also not a real big deal (woulda been alot easier if he'd done it to start with, though!). As for the grout holes, those can always be patched with a little more grout. The joints might have to be dug out slightly with a utility knife, but again, not a big deal-- more time consuming than anything else. One way or the other, this isn't a complete loss, but no way should it be allowed to pass as it stands....See MoreReplace tile backsplash but not damage counter?
Comments (6)The biggest problem with going over old backsplash tiles is that the old ones will show at the edges. You'd have to use some kind of wood trim to cap the edge. msmf-- you said the tiles are a bit "lumpy", as in handmade. Are you talking the new tiles, or old tiles? If you're saying the old tiles are handmade, at the very least you might want to sand or grind the "lumps" down. Other than making alot of dust, that shouldn't hurt anything. Concerning removing the old tiles, it's easy to do without hurting the countertop. The tough part will be leaving the sheetrock in good enough shape that IT doesn't have to be replaced, as well. One last tip-- if you DO go over the old tile, make sure to wash the tile down well with a good water soluble grease cutter, and then make sure you rinse it really well. You want to make sure you have a good bond between thinset and old tile....See MoreNeed ideas for replacing backsplash tiles
Comments (9)Oooooh, I like all the ideas above --- hadn't thought of those. I had saved some sites in my Favs for just this purpose. The POs had rubber duckies tiles here and there in the front bathroom and I was just going to cover them up with tile decals. That is, until we found there was a major leak behind the tub and the whole wall of tile ended up having to come out. But these sites had given me lots of ways I was going to cover up those yellow duckies and blue water tiles. I was even thinking about an 8-tile mural (some of these sites have mural decals) to cover the 'pond' tiles the duckies were waddling to. My apologies, I don't know how to make these clickable links. http://www.berlinwallpaper.com/covertile/ http://www.tiletransfers.co.uk/store/comersus_index.asp http://beldecal.stores.yahoo.net/waltilcerdec.html http://2jane.com/detail.aspx?ID=263 http://www.walldecorshops.com/grouptilestickups.html...See MoreReplacing ceramic tile backsplash
Comments (5)All the tile is down now. Some areas are bad, and others came off pretty easy. I decided to get a tile guy to do the new tile installation. He's planning on filling in the gaps with drywall compound, sanding etc, and then putting up the new tile. All damaged areas will be covered with tile. He doesn't feel that a sealant is necessary. Is it important. This is a kitchen backsplash on exterior wall, vapour barrier is behind the drywall....See More
ronnie1950
7 years ago
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