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Outside corner on backsplash problem

6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago

Have a bow on the corner where a step up bar was removed. The drywall wasnt done correctly...tile guy did what he could but it still bugs me. Any suggestions?

Comments (14)

  • PRO
    6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Could you show a photo please?


    I would say that the tile person should have pointed out to you, prior to applying the tiles, that this would not look good. Did he do that?

  • 6 years ago



  • 6 years ago

    We talked about it and he did the best he could, not so noticeable from the front.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Hard to see....can you take a photo from further back and point out where the bow is?


    Also, this area should have been caulked.


  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Hard to see....can you take a photo from further back and point out where the bow is?


    Also, this area should have been caulked.


  • 6 years ago

    Not sure if this helps. Maybe I am being too picky?

    It is right where the two trim pieces come together.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I see where you mean. Please take some photos from further away. Also a photo of wall where tile is. Uneven walls can be evened out by the right tile person. Also could have added an edge profile.

    Suzanne Perry thanked CDR Design, LLC
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Or the drywall should have been replaced. The caulking at the bottom looks sloppy. There is a hole. No?

    Suzanne Perry thanked CDR Design, LLC
  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    The drywall there can be mudded, sanded and painted. Or, you could replace the drywall with a bit of finished end panel that matches your cabinets. As for the caulk, that is an easy fix, you just need to ask him to fix it.

    Suzanne Perry thanked eam44
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Can you show photos from farther back? The wall where the tile actually is and the side wall you have been showing?

    Suzanne Perry thanked CDR Design, LLC
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    "Maybe I am being too picky?"


    Kinda.

    Suzanne Perry thanked Joseph Corlett, LLC
  • 6 years ago



    Not as noticeable straight on

    Just looking for guidance...if there is an easy fix or just live with it.


  • PRO
    6 years ago

    What should have been done to begin with is to change the drywall piece in that area (or maybe it was just over-mudded. I don't know.


    Looks like he did an edge trim, but that is broken up? It should have been a single piece. Another option would be to add and corner edge trim and wrap the tile on the drywall end.


    Finally, once that area is painted it will look better. Is your drywall textured? If not, sanding needs to take place prior to painting.




  • 6 years ago

    I think it was over-mudded after they put new dry wall up. It was not prepared properly. I will make sure it is sanded before painting. I appreciate all your advice. Thank you!