How to Install a Subway Tile Backsplash

In this video I show the entire process of installing a subway tile backsplash. This is a complete guide with detailed installation information for the beginner.

00:00 Intro
00:28 Setup and Supplies
01:24 Tile Around an Outlet Tips
01:55 Marking Starting Point
02:21 Cutting the Tile
02:50 Installing the Tile
03:56 Cutting Tile Around Outlet
07:07 Tile Behind Range or Oven
08:42 Applying the Grout
10:06 Caulking Around the Tile Backsplash

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[nashhendo]

You just changed my life with that calking method. Thanks!

[kellbellswell]

The behind the stove method! 🙌🏼 I love that you didn’t have to screw anything into the wall! I’ve watched so many videos on this and NO ONE showed this!

[KazakhAmerican]

Watching it in March of 2023. Great video. I think I’ve watched like 10 videos on the same subject. Yours is right to the point, detailed and not dragged on. Clear and concise narrative is also a plus.
I do not see any other recent videos. Please do not stop uploading videos as you are great at your trade. Rookies like me would benefit from your videos.
Thank you!

[radardimaria]

Very complete and concise video, thanks for making it, I've put off doing this for 5 years, but tomorrow I'm going to get it done!!

[kernow]

In my last home I paid a tiler to do the same job in my kitchen. It looked like crap compared to yours. Next time I'll rewatch your video and do it myself. Thanks for uploading.

[lilyseestheworld]

Love the instructions! Bless you for making this video. So clear and concise!

[hyrumnephi]

that painters tape to make the grout lines smooth was brilliant!

[sarahernandez]

‼️Thank you ‼️I am doing my kitchen backsplash, thanks to you, now I know what and how to do, ‼️

[SoCalWatcher]

Thanks for a very informatiional video. You make it look so easy and I feel much better about doing this job after watching your video.

[Rockera]

Very easy to follow great video! Thanks for all the detail and links.

[Adam-fogr]

Great video! Using a board for the gap where the range is can be a great help if you use larger tiles. A standard subway tile of that size does not need support when you're using that type 1 adhesive. It will stick and won't slip.

[danconlan]

Nice job and that’s a good tip with the painters tape!
Thanks for sharing.
DC

[gregfisher]

Awesome video !! Very helpful for a rookie tiler.

[christopherhiggins]

This was great. I’m not handy but really want to try this to add some value to my condo.

[davesanchez]

Great video do you recommend letting the caulk dry before pull the tape off or pull off as soon as you put on when still wet. Thanks

[MyGoogleYoutube]

Worth mentioning you should use a space for the tile that is above the countertop. Especially, with an exterior wall. You need to leave room for expansion and contraction.

I know these tiles have spacers but they are resting on the countertop which means there is no space with the tile and countertop.

[trumpwon]

Would have been cool to see the extender box install. We just use spacers. Was hoping to see if that was a better method

[m]

Thanks for this very informative video! Is there any downside to using tiles with built in grout lines? It seems like that would be way faster than using all the spacers.

[neatab]

Did you put joint compound on to fix the wall first? What is the white layer on the wall?

[charmkae]

How should I prepare the wall before start it? Should the wall be painted? Or only cemented? My kitchen wall is painted already. Can I just go ahead and start tiling?