Marble herringbone kitchen backsplash install - Cutting / Saw question
Lisa Lubin
4 years ago
Hi! 🙋♀️ Looking for your advice and tips.
I am about to start a kitchen backsplash install. I am using marble herringbone tile (on mesh backed sheets).
I am going to buy the Ryobi table wet saw.
My main questions/concerns are about cutting the tile.
1. I see some people say that for this saw, I should use a solid piece of plywood or tile underneath my tile sheet when cutting so little pieces don't fall through...can someone elaborate on how exactly to do this?
2. Tips for best way to cut around outlets?
Since the tile is herringbone style, I can't just easily cut the mesh straight across in the middle of a sheet (as you would for subway style), so for cutting around outlets, do I just have to take the pieces off the mesh and cut individually? What is the best way to measure or stencil for an outlet/light switch.
Thank you!
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Comments (8)mwrede: Did you make a decision and call them back the next day? I really hope not--it's too stressful to be rushed thinking this through! Let me first say that I've never done a remodel, and I tend to overthink things,even after I've made my decision. This is your personal space; it should look as close to your vision as possible. Your idea for the backsplash is better than their's--ditch the side pieces. Splashback isn't so great that they are needed. They really seem to me to be a waste of marble and $$. I wouldn't think mirrors all the way down would be the best look. The round mirrors will probably be too small for the large vanity, but I like the idea of mixing a round mirror over the shorter vanity and a rectangular over the longer one, but not splitting the longer into 3 pieces--too choppy, not as pleasing visually. (I don't know why, but picturing mirror/sconce/mirror/sconce/mirror makes me think of an old Italian style, maybe in a 70s Vegas hotel.) The photos show a sleeker, calmer bath taking shape--all those elements on the wall don't really fit that. (Oh, and yes--you must get some money cut off the bill. That's a given!)...See MoreHerringbone Backsplash
Comments (6)Thank you for everyone's input. The reason we decided on this fabricator was because they were recommended by a couple of slab yards we visited. They also had the best online reviews. Also, out of the four quotes we received, they were the only ones that were both insured and able to install the tile backsplash. I was surprised with the number of fabricators that were only willing to install the granite, even though the subcontractor's license here in California is for natural stone and tile. I can understand how some people feel that the framed out section above the cooktop may be a fad or trend. The reason we were looking to have it done was to break up the monotony of the subway pattern and we also feel that it gives it a bit of a custom look to the backsplash. They're coming Monday to demo and get a template for the countertops. I'll see if they'll be the same crew that will be doing the installation as well. If they are, I'll try to feel out how comfortable and experienced they are with doing a herringbone pattern. Otherwise we might go with 2x2 crema marfil sheets and have them install it in a diamond pattern....See MoreHerringbone tile kitchen backsplash - bullnose or schluter trim?
Comments (46)ajracine, after I thought about your question, are you saying to take the 2"x4" inch (that is on a 45 degree with the herringbone) but run them in a straight pattern along the edge to line it? That would work. You might sacrifice a sheet to see how it will look to you. As long as you are okay with a 2" wide line of tile running vertical. Those would not need to be "polished off/bull nosed" like I was talking about. In my earlier reply, I was envisioning "rounding off" the cut edge of your mosiac. Sorry about that. I think I now understand. I think I would still go with a shluter edge or a thin pencil liner tile (if it blended well with your mosaic herringbone.) The reason I say that is the border you would created with the 2x4 tiles will pull your eye to the trim line/herringbone joint line, and take away from your pretty herringbone pattern. (or that is what my mind is seeing.)...See MoreWhere to center/start herringbone marble backsplash on prominent wall
Comments (10)I think the installers questions/concerns are valid. The two most prominent focal points in the kitchen are that edge which tapers in a pencil, pictured below, and the center of the range. As you walk into the kitchen, both those spots are most visible. Centering on the window wall meant that the edge (circled) may have had tiny pieces, and this would look bad. So we started at that edge. Truly centering at the window doesn’t make sense for another reason- the center line has only about 6” of tileable space. It’s right over the faucet and barely visible. So starting in that edge area then meant that we couldn’t also continue the wraparound at that far corner (arrow) without compromising another prominent area- the area over the range. So there is going to have to be a compromise given the space. I don’t think it is as simple as start in one spot and wrap around. Had we started at the center line over the range and wrapped around to the adjacent wall, we would run the risk of having an awful edge by the pencil....See MoreLisa Lubin
4 years ago
hemina
4 years agoM Miller
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jlj48
4 years agoLisa Lubin
5 months agoIt turned out fantastic.
I just love it. It's little more complex but not as bad some on here said.
Lisa Lubin
5 months agoLiked it so much that i'm
doing it again in my new home.😊doinfdoing it again in my new home. doinfdoing it again in my new home.
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