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Kitchen and Bath backsplash

Bought the material a few months ago.. started taking the old back splash off and prepped the wood.. the old stuff was really stuck on their.

Shaved the half round down a little so it didnt stick so far past the face of the tile to make it a little more smooth on the transition.. still need to grout. Maybe this week..

It will be a tan grout to match the decor.

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Reply #1 –
Looking good David!
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

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Reply #2 –
Looks good David.  What is the bar thing attached to the end of the MW? Magnetic?  Source?

Thanks
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #3 –
Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 –
Looks good David.  What is the bar thing attached to the end of the MW? Magnetic?  Source?

Thanks
That is my paper towel rack.. didnt like the ones that sit on the counter so I made one and added magnets to the base and I stick it to the side of the microwave.. up and out of the way.. works great.

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Reply #4 –
David looks great!  Thinking of this too. Like the tile you picked out.
'99 U320 40 WTFE
Build #5462,
1500 Watts Solar 600 amp Victron lithium
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi
Instagram bobfnbw
Retired

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Reply #5 –
Nice job with the tile David.  Great job on the radius corners as well!  I like the idea on your paper towel holder.  Will pass this by the DW and see what she thinks!
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus

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Reply #6 –
Quote from: juicesqueezer –
Nice job with the tile David.  Great job on the radius corners as well!  I like the idea on your paper towel holder.  Will pass this by the DW and see what she thinks!
just about anytime I had to stop to fast.. the paper towel would fly on the floor... then I would have to say.. pick it up/ go get that plz... permanent fix now..

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Reply #7 –
What adhesive did you use?
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.

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Reply #8 –
I will take a pic when I am back in town. Thinking of doing the shower also.. this looks so nice .. I sat on the pieces for 6-8 months. Debating the colors but after I actually put it up.. came out really nice and I am very happy

So is the misses so that is a plus..

Side note.. never noticed as I don't cook typically .. the plug on the wall next to the fridge .. I should have moved it higher.. can't lift the stove cover without unplugging everything. Luckily we don't use it much so not a big deal but keep that in mind if you decide to do it.

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Reply #9 –
Quote from: DavidS –
just about anytime I had to stop to fast.. the paper towel would fly on the floor... then I would have to say.. pick it up/ go get that plz... permanent fix now..

Once, when we were camping with my son and his family, he asked me,"Where are your paper towels, mom?"  "In the microwave!"
......  {{{{crickets}}}}  "Well, of course ... ", he replied.  "Where else would a person keep paper towels." 

Handy to the sink, easy to grab, never hit the floor when a quick stop was necessary.  Made sense to me!
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."  Steve Jobs

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Reply #10 –
If you must replace microwave, do you think the "sidewrap" of the backsplash will interfere?
Alan & Gerri Ortiz
1996 U295 36 ft.
"Rocinante"
Hartwell, Georgia
1999 Subaru Forester
Build No. 4957 Motorcader 17399

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: Alan & Gerri Ortiz –
If you must replace microwave, do you think the "sidewrap" of the backsplash will interfere?

That was a concern early on.. thought about it and I will keep some extra tile Incase ... didn't want the thought of the microwave going out from keeping the project from getting done..

We shaved the rounded trim pieces down over half of depth..

It will be a tight squeeze in and out if needed

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Reply #12 –
David, really nice job.  I like the tile selection.
Jerry & Nanci
1999 U270 34'WTFI
2011 Malibu
A smart man knows what to say, a wise man knows when to say it.

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Reply #13 –
Quote from: Green99 –
David, really nice job.  I like the tile selection.
Like stated earlier.. I wasnt so sure on my choice until after it was on and cleaned.. looks really good.. Nice upgrade.. Not needed but a nice upgrade non the less..
 

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Reply #14 –
Quote from: DavidS –
Like stated earlier.. I wasnt so sure on my choice until after it was on and cleaned.. looks really good.. Nice upgrade.. Not needed but a nice upgrade non the less..

Yes that is the question isn't it? On many of my projects, I have to ask myself the same question. Is this money well spent, or could I use my limited resources (retiring next year) on something else, like a canoe, or a membership to a gym, or more diesel fuel....
What's necessary, what is fluff? Sure the backsplash Foretravel left us works. And looks OK... but... people like to improve their living situation. I'm fairly certain that some cave man or woman, looking at their cave in the winter, said, that opening could use some nice blinds and the firepit needs a spit to hang meat... and let's put up some paintings on that wall, spruce the place up a bit....
Yea I think it's worth it.
 
'99 U320 40 WTFE
Build #5462,
1500 Watts Solar 600 amp Victron lithium
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi
Instagram bobfnbw
Retired