How to Tile Kitchen Counters
Do you have the same boring plastic kitchen counter top that came with the house? Well it is time for change. You can tile your kitchen counter top in just a few days. Here is how to tile kitchen counters. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- enough tile for your kitchen counter
- measuring tape
- tile cutter
- mortar
- grout (that matches the tile)
- notched trowel
- tile spacers
- sealant
Instructions
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First, measure your kitchen counter so you will know how much tile to buy. Pick a tile that will add life to your kitchen.
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Next make sure the surface of your kitchen counter is smooth.
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Begin applying mortar to your kitchen counter with a notched trowel.
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Next, starting from where the wall and counter meet, begin laying the tile on the counter while placing spacers in between each tile. Continue going all the way across. If you have too much tile for around the sink or stove area (if your stove is in the island area) use a tile cutter to cut the tile to fit in those areas.
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Once all the tiles have been layed, let it dry for 24 hours.
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The next day, take out the spacers and apply grout in between the tiles using a rubber float and push the grout in between the tiles.
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Next, wipe away any access grout with a wet sponge. Clean and dry your new tiled kitchen counter.
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In about two weeks apply a sealant to your tiled counter. Try not to use the newly tiled counter during this period.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a cutting board to prepare food. You do not want to scratch your newly tiled kitchen counters with knives.
Use pot holders under hot pots or plates on your tiled kitchen counter.
If you already have a tile backsplash on your wall, try to find something to match and flow together. You do not want anything too busy.
Resources
- Photo Credit fotosearch.com
