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Title: New Galley Backsplash
Post by: Yetch on September 15, 2012, 03:09:36 pm
Removed old beveled-mirror backsplash and installed natural tumbled stone tile in it's place.  Total cost of materials:  $133.00.
Title: Re: New Galley Backsplash
Post by: Michelle on September 15, 2012, 03:18:33 pm
Such a gorgeous result!

-M
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Post by: John S on September 15, 2012, 04:54:12 pm
Very nice...
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Post by: erniee on September 16, 2012, 08:30:12 am
Outstanding!!
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Post by: John Haygarth on September 16, 2012, 12:24:00 pm
Looks nice Mike. Do not forget to seal the grout regardless of wether it said on the container it has stain protection. You need 2 coats of it brushed on.
John H
Title: Re: New Galley Backsplash
Post by: Yetch on September 16, 2012, 07:51:24 pm
With the stone tile, I have to seal them also.
Title: Re: New Galley Backsplash
Post by: MAZ on September 16, 2012, 09:14:55 pm
That looks beautiful. I would like to do that to mine soon. Just got back from a two month trip so I will need to take care of some other things first. Any tips on the installation ?

Mark Z
Title: Re: New Galley Backsplash
Post by: John Haygarth on September 16, 2012, 11:36:15 pm
yes, forgot to mention that as anything porous needs it. Test a small area and let it dry to make sure what you are using does not stain. If you use a Custom product all should be ok. I have never had a problem with their products.
John H
Title: Re: New Galley Backsplash
Post by: wds3135 on September 17, 2012, 01:24:19 pm
I like it ! It looks like what we have in our FT. Where did you get your tumbled stone from?
Title: Re: New Galley Backsplash
Post by: Yetch on September 17, 2012, 07:43:38 pm
Tile came from a local tile place in Springfield, Mo.  Tips?  Make sure the wall surfaces are clean and roughly sanded.  I removed the old wall paper.  Rented a wet tile cutter, but also used the tile cutting bit for a Dremmel; dry cutting and smoothing edges with a belt sander.  That worked pretty good, although with a lot of dust.  There are alot of videos available on utube, and I learned abit from them. 
My next task is the bathroom.
Title: Re: New Galley Backsplash
Post by: drcscruggs on September 17, 2012, 11:04:27 pm
I have not done my FT but have done my backsplash at my home with travertine tile that I got at a place in Houston called "Floor and Decor".  They have a really large selection and competitive pricing.  I understand that they have other locations.  One could look up on internet and see if they have a locale near you.  Yours looks good Yetch!  Nice Job!