Installing Kitchen Backsplash Tile Using Adhesive Tile Mat

We used an adhesive tile mat. It was so easy!

Just unroll it and apply it to the wall.

Continue applying the adhesive tile mat in strips along the wall. Make sure everything is lined up and straight.

Peel off the protective covering from the front. This will expose the sticky part of the mat that the backsplash tile will adhere to.

Press the tile sheets onto the adhesive mat. Hold and press for a few seconds (make sure it’s level)

Cut out the tile (easiest if you’re using tile on a mesh backing like this one) around the outlets.

When it comes to the area around the cabinets, you’ll measure and cut these with a wet saw.

Notice that we didn’t cut it all the way to the bottom because, for this space, we needed the bottom two rows to remain fully intact.

Placing the puzzle piece in place!

Now it’s time to add the grout. We used premixed grout to keep things quick and simple.

You can use a float to spread the grout, or you can use your hands (with gloves on) like I did.

Once the grout is applied, you’ll use a damp sponge to clean off the excess grout from the tops of the tiles.

Look at the after photo! What a quick and easy transformation this glass tile backsplash made.

And here’s a closer view of how beautiful it looked.

We ended up selling this “teen renovated” townhouse at a record price and the kids learned a lot about home renovation.

If they can do it, you can too!

Let me know if you have any questions.

Marcia