How to Tile a Splashback - the 'Proper Way'

A new splashback is a great way to transform your kitchen and to keep things looking new. Whether it's a new build, refurbishment or just wanting a change, this weekend job is a great project that uses just about every tiling skill but in a small manageable area.

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[jamiegleave]

Worth noting too that when you cut thin pieces behind sockets, do NOT overtighten the screws when refitting sockets as they can create pressure points which can crack the tiles you've spent ages cutting.

[liamoreilly]

Just found your channel this morning, wow. The time and effort you take in explaining what DIY job your are doing in the video is great. Love the story stick idea as it gives a geat picture as to where the tiles will be laid giving a better understanging of the lay out. Keep the great videos comming as they give would be DIY'ers a better chance of completing difficult jobs around the house.

[NeonXXP]

One tip, having just cut tiles myself with an angle grinder before watching this, do a shallow cut across the entire desired area before going deep. That way if it snaps from vibrations it will not snap in an undesired place.

[philipwardle]

Great demonstration :) Worth checking whether you might need longer screws for the electrical accessorories in advance of starting the job, to allow for thickness of tiles + adhesive. If not any issues can always be sorted out later, of course !

[gaz]

Hi
Like your videos.
You should score the plasterboard with a Stanley knife and use SBR primer before tiling.
Those tiles are only held on by the paint on the plasterboard and might delaminate in the future.
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[chrisdrake]

Cheers, Stuart! As a below-average DIYer with only one small tile job under my belt, I am grateful for this advice-packed episode. It’ll help me calm down and avoid (well, minimise) the slight sense of panic I always feel when starting such jobs.

[swbjackson]

One thing extra I would have done is to put blastic bags around the sockets. It saves any chance of getting adhesive or grout stuck down the side of the switch.

[stuartday]

I would've used the silver trim along the top of the tiles too, instead of silicone, but obviously it's personal preference.

[dogbreath]

Another great video Stuart. One small tip, I would cover the sockets with a small plastic bag to protect from adhesive/grout marks, excellent tutorial otherwise.

[davidblake]

As always; clear, concise, well-edited, informative, and presented better than any of the DIY shows on TV. You're great. You help people. I wish your channel every success.

[FrankWoodPhotography]

Perfect timing. I’m about to tackle mine!

[SamuelFindlayFoodie_Sam]

I'm 30 seconds in and I'm totally onboard with this guy

[jameswhelan]

There is something so satisfying watching Stuart's video's. More top tips to help all of us amateur DIYers.

[glowaustralia]

Thanks for an incredibly easy and insightful overview on the process of tiling. I was worried, but now know this is a very simple process.

[projects]

I did this exact Job a few years ago, practically a carbon copy, same surface area same subway tile, several plug sockets to navigation round, literally only different was the colour of tile I used, I watched several YT beforehand took what I thought was the best advice from them all and just took my time, turned out perfect, The method I used was exactly the same as in this video, nice to know I did it right first time, good thing as I've since taken on several tiling jobs around the house since using the same method, only thing I'd say is don't over tighten plug sockets screws and you may need to use longer screws as the added tile thickness means they'll be to short.

[valborchardt]

Thank you dear, great job. Something i seriously need. This house is rented and whoever put the kitchen in never knew what tiles are. Thanks again

[gmac]

Currently doing renovations in my place. Use your channel as my go to. Only recently found your UAE channel as well 🇦🇪. My go to hoilday location😂

[streaky]

I'm one of those few people in the country. No way you could have done this video a month ago when I was doing mine? Had nothing but trouble cutting sockets out - dremel with a tile cutting bit over a piece of polystyrene saved me when even an electric tile cutter couldn't, even where the hole wasn't in the middle of the tile (sigh) I had some fairly thin pieces that refused to not snap. I removed my glass splashback that my house came with and honestly I'm happier for it, looks far more consistent and less of an afterthought; small wooden wedges and a rubber mallet and it came off easier than I expected, probably worth taping it first just in case though. If you have a mono-colour decor as I do and it looks like you do IMHO it's a good opportunity to add some colour, I got some nice teal metro tiles. My tip would absolutely be removing adhesive from in between after it's had a little time to set but not so much it's dried fully, far easier and less messy than when it's wet and far far easier than set. I used a filling knife to apply adhesive to the tiles around my sockets so i didn't break them as you did, that's how bad it got for me - worked out in the end though.

[ThatNiceDutchGuy]

A clear explanation, exactly what I needed.

[joemakesnoise]

Awesome, need to do this soon. You always pop up with the right video at the right time. Thanks 😁👍