Need help with a backsplash that will go with a brick wall.
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Help? Need to tile backsplash on very uneven wall....
Comments (6)I think the problem here is it sounds like the base wall is lath and plaster. Removing ONLY the part between the counter top and cabinets is a bit of a challenge. If it were sheet rock it would be a "no brainer" to remove. That is probably the reason why previous owners did such a patch job on the wall in the first place. I'd look into removing any wood and replacing that with sheetrock, then using the proper sheet rock mud or plaster, filling in all and giving it a good skim coat. That is what I would do so it could be painted, I would not even try to tile over the patch job you described. Like Bill pointed out, you are unlikely to end up with a flat enough surface to get a good tile job unless you use very small tiles. While you volunteered to set tiles, is repairing/rebuilding the wall something you even want to deal with? For me, setting the tiles is always the easy part of the job - in remodeling projects, preparing the surface so it is suitable to put tiles on is usually were all the work is....See MoreNeed help choosing backsplash to go with Frosty Carrina 4005
Comments (1)What did you decide?? We're in a similar boat and trying to figure it out :)...See Morehelp with kitchen wall, no uppers..??need a backsplash??
Comments (3)You could do painted glass under your hood, stainless sheet, tile just there, or paint with a very washable paint....See MoreTile Back-Splash Placement Advice Needed
Comments (1)If I understand correctly, the wall cabinets on the sink wall will be replaced. Give that, I would run the tile to the ceiling, like the range wall...See Moressp9633
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