Stacked square layout on kitchen backsplash, how to layout?

last year

Hi everyone, I have a backsplash tiling question for you. I will be using 5x5in square tiles.

Do you recommend I start from the countertop, and then make my way up to the kitchen cabinet (option B)? Will I have to use a Schluter Rondec at the top edge? Do the edges at the window and sink also need a Rondec? I don't think option A would look good.

Do you think here it is best to start at the range, have all the tiles centered and work my way out to the sides (option B), or start on the right side and move to the left (option A)?

On this section, does it matter much whether to start on left side or right side?

Thank you!

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Patricia Colwell Consulting

last year

I am not a fan of those tiles but they are expensive and I would do the rectangles and hire a tile setter this is not a job for a DIYer who has to ask. The grout spaces are suggested by the tile BTW

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
First show square tiles not rectangles that will help you visualize better. Where you strt is where your eye goes first I usuallt start in the cneter of a wall with good measuring to make sure the end ices are equal is the best . As for the wall behind the range I probably would consider that wall to be the one that your eye goes to so start in the middle of that space but again layout before doing anything to see what you end up with at each end . I do not like square tiles but just be very careful of layout before you begin , rmember you have grout space too
xilex1
Original Author
last year
Thanks @Patricia Colwell Consulting for the tips. I like the Cloe tiles, they have 5x5, but also 2x8 size. I will be sure to start in the center of the range. Not sure where to start on the wall with the window wall.

Do you recommend 1/16 or 1/8 space between the tiles? Maybe I will go in between at 3/32!
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JAN MOYER
last year
For beginners below, watch at least three others and really, I'd call a pro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VYoG0dmRsM
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Minardi
last year
You cannot have multiple focal areas be centered, unless you do not wrap the corners with cut tiles. Pick your poison. Center each wall and don't wrap the corner, or center one focal point only.

Also, NO RONDEC. Jolly only, if you cannot find a ceramic 1/4 round to match the tile. And you really should find a tile that has a 1/4 round. The best designs limit the options to those that fit the specs needed for the job. You buy something and try to force fit something and make it work, when it doesn't.
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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
last year
I second Jan’s suggestion to ask your tile installer. If he is a real pro he’ll be able to show you the best option. And as Patricia said, the grout width is determined by the tile manufacturer.
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JAN MOYER
last year
I think the OP was planning DIY….

and I’d not plan that. :)
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chloebud
last year
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It did sound like a DIY.

xilex, did you check what Bedrosian recommends for grout for Cloe? A quick check seemed to show they say a minimum of 3/16”.

BTW, I‘ve only seen the white Cloe tile in person as a backsplash. Very nice.👍🏻
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xilex1
Original Author
last year
@JAN MOYER I keep seeing posts online saying backsplash is a great first DIY. But after looking at this, there are a lot of things to consider.

Thanks, everyone. I think I will have to hire. Thought I could do at least one thing DIY :)
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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
last year
Good idea--you don't know what you don't know. And you could waste a lot of time and money and still not get what you want. Try painting walls as a first DYI.
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Monique
last year
A job like that is $1200 all day long. You might want to buy some cheap clearance tile, a snapper, and bucket and trowel. Learn the practice mixing thinset, and practice setting some junk on a piece of $15 backer board. A backsplash isn’t an emergency. Take your time making mistakes that aren’t on your wall.
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JAN MOYER
12 months ago
^^ A Pro has a wet saw, and the snapper is for a weeny spot :

He made a good call, which is CALL: )