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Reply #20 –
Oh man! You guys both did great jobs. Very impressive stuff. :)

Craig

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Reply #21 –
Thank you all. Luckily I have many years in the reno's having had my own business for quite a while at the same time being a Realtor. It gives you an in when you sell a home and the buyers want to change it all around, so you pull on the other hat so to speak!!
I had a few years doing major Trade Show design and set up and have a few of the top restaurants/Hotels in Vancouver under my belt for various work. I enjoy it and the challenge to change something. Keeps life interesting I guess.
John H

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Reply #22 –
Quote from: Barry & Cindy –
Do you think with tile on the sidewall under the microwave that the microwave may be difficult to remove?

The microwave tilts down in front to lift off the back wall bracket.  Because the microwave is against the cabinet on the right, it can't be shifted away from the thicker wall on the left side.
Barry,
The total thickness of this application is about 3/8", and this is because of the moulding piece I added for detail.  The tile by itself is only 1/4" when applied.

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Reply #23 –
Thanks for the clarification on the side wall tile thickness with regard to removing microwave. What a great way to update your interior. Way to go... Don't know how you cut tiles to follow the radius of the kitchen window frame corners, but that adds to the professional look.

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Reply #24 –
Peter, I used a different mosaic than you as these were applied with Acrylic based thinset (which I have a big container of)  to adhere to wood used around the counter. I use this stuff when the substrate is of questionable quality.
Barry, I use a tile cutter to score the glass and then snap it, easy (when you are used to it)!!
I have a 10" and a smaller wet saw but did not need them with this. A bit finacky with the smaller 1/8th wide bits I needed in a few places. I did not want to have little sections that are not done as it ruins the effect IMHO.
John H

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Reply #25 –
Now you two have gone and shown Dolly what new tile back splashes do to upgrade our coach.  Darn, she is asking if our wet saw would help, and if she picks out some tile, can't we do it too?

Will this upgrading never end?  (Of course not!)  Getting all the windows re-tinted tomorrow.  Found out there is a new windshield tint for heat, going to do the whole entire windshields this time as well.

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Reply #26 –
Quote from: Dave and Dolly Cobb –
Now you two have gone and shown Dolly what new tile back splashes do to upgrade our coach.  Darn, she is asking if our wet saw would help, and if she picks out some tile, can't we do it too?

Costco in Southlake has a couple of the stone mosaics like Peter used.  The ones I saw were linear design, maybe 1/2 wide by 3 inch long different stone, glass, and ceramic pieces.  If you're members, you might check out their home improvement aisle.

Michelle