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I need help with installing hexagon tile around my window

7 months ago

I'm in the process of installing this hexagon backsplash tile around my window, and I'm stuck on how to proceed.. One piece across would leave too much space between the tiles. I'm thinking about alternating between 1 full piece and cutting the next in half and putting it like so under the span of the window..any thoughts or ideas?

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Lomo

7 months ago

Skip that tile completely. Glass tile isnt for a novice nstaller. And it is way too busy for that kitchen.

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millworkman
7 months ago
I agree with Lomo on the fact that it really does not go with your kitchen.
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RedRyder
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Not the right choice for that area. The colors aren’t great, the shape is too challenging and glass tile isn’t for non-professionals.
HU-227031627
7 months ago
I vote a big no on that tile too. It just doesn't work for your kitchen design wide and color wise. It will also be a cleaning problem in your kitchen. If you really love it, perhaps you can incorporate a single row it of somewhere in your design.

But to answer your question, you can put small pencil trim underneath and on top of the design so you don't have to cut the tiles under the windows. Get the dimensions under the window figured out first. The trim will help you in the area where the window ledge and wall intersect. With that tile, you are going to have a layout issue in such a small space. Be sure that you center the tile within the hood area since that is using a kitchen's focal point. So figure out vertical spacing with the row across the sink area, and horizontal spacing with the hood area.
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DeWayne
7 months ago
You can't not cut a hex shape into half hexes, to make it work under a window, or at a corner, or counter top. But, you aren't cutting or applying glass without a whole world of tile experience. There are pros that cannot do glass tile installs without shattering them, or using the wrong thinset, or scratching the face, etc.
Kimmy W
Original Author
7 months ago
Thank you all for your honest opinion and taking the time to comment, I truly appreciate your honesty...with that said, my dilemma is what would be the best way to install the tile under the window..I'm 90% complete on the installation and i actually love the tile.. I think once my stainless steel stove, refrigerator and dishwasher are installed it will look even better....thank you HU-227031627
Kimmy W
Original Author
7 months ago
Thank you Dewayne for your comment as well..I guess I've been pretty blessed in my cutting around the outlets. I've purchased a wet saw and didn't have any problems with shattered glass or scratches..HD helped me select the appropriate thinset..
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DeWayne
7 months ago
That is not cut appropriately. You will have a gap in one spot, and the ears of the outlet are covered in another. Glass tile nippers are often more effective in cutting small details like that. You will also need electrical box extenders, to be able to have a face plate attach, after the screw hole is cut away to accept it.
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Original Author
7 months ago
Oops yes Dewayne you're absolutely correct..I haven't cut that piece yet the one covering I didn't realize I didn't cut straight across and tried to take it off but I'm working on that...and yes, I'll be using extenders and oversized outlet covers..thank you for your advice...
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Kristin Petro Interiors, Inc.
7 months ago
Remove the wood apron under the window and tile up to the stool. When tiling a window wall, we normally remove the apron.
Kimmy W
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Thank you Kristin Petro Interiors, Inc! Sounds like my problem is solved!! Thank you for your comment..

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