How to
 
Paint
Decorate
garden
Tile
Sewing/Fabric
install/assemble
Work with wood
project Plans
BUDGET/DESIGN
Win the All-New Dodge Grand Caravan and $10,000!
 
 
HOw to | tile | Tile Backsplash
Tile a Backsplash

Revive tired kitchen walls by installing a eye-catching tiled backsplash.


7. Remove excess grout. After 10 minutes, wipe off the excess grout with a tile sponge. Rinse the sponge in clean water after each pass. When the surface dries, wipe off the final haze with a soft cloth, or use a solution of water and vinegar. Dispose of the water outdoors; grout deposits can clog waste lines.


8. Seal and caulk. Apply grout sealer with a stiff-bristle brush after grout dries for 3 days. Wipe off any sealer that lands on the tile. Apply a double strip of masking tape where the countertop meets the tile. Fill in the joint with caulk. Smooth it with a wet finger. Let caulk dry, then peel off the tape.

 

Page 4 of 4 First Page: Tools & Materials
 
 
 
 
Do It Yourself
Do It Yourself Magazine
Home and Family Network
Better Homes and Gardens | Ladies' Home Journal | Parents | Fitness Magazine | More Magazine | Midwest Living | Traditional Home
Better Recipes
| Vacation & Travel | Real Life Decorating | Outdoor Living Ideas | First Pregnancy | Garden Ideas | Remodel
Kitchen and Bath Ideas
| Quilting | Country Home | Scrapbooks Etc. | Decorating Ideas | Remodeling Tips | Home Improvement
Landscaping Ideas | Free Recipes | Heart Health | Better.tv | Parents.tv | Nature's Garden
 
   
 
What's New in Outdoor Living?
 
Just For Fun Community How To Ourdoor Ideas Quick Projects Room By Room