Thanks, Sal, for this helpful video. I like how you got right down to work without a 7-minute intro on what you're going to do. My son and I will be using your video tomorrow to guide us through a kitchen backsplash project just like this one.

Sal, This is a great video. I just did my kitchen backsplash and it turned out great. I learned how to spread the mastic, cut outlets, use my new wet saw and lay out the tiles in 10 minutes. Thanks!

@SalDiBlasi

8 жыл бұрын

+RCOU97 you are welcome

@eitay10

6 жыл бұрын

Nurse cheac

"simple" HAH! That socket cut was a work of art.

@dario7000

2 жыл бұрын

It will come off,mastic on the primed drywall omg,not professional job

@spendover

2 жыл бұрын

That cut wasn’t great believe me, it was shocking… the mistake on the bottom would have been visible once the socket front went on. Use an angle grinder not one of those cheap wet cutters

there's other backsplash videos on KZread but I keep coming back to this one- this guy is a no nonsense old world craftsman and it's one of the best videos out there. Great job!

I have never seen such skill! You are better than those guys on "Ask this Old House." It is always a pleasure to see a Master at his craft!

Man, you are scary fast and efficient. Nice job.

@matthewmills6452

5 жыл бұрын

Um... he fast forwards the video when he works.

Thank you for uploading this video. I redid backsplash in kitchen 3 weeks ago and your video answered any question I had about job.

Wonderful video! Really liked how you explained how measuring, notching, clipping with the tile nippers by showing each step ! The camera angles were great! Felt like I was there looking over your shoulder. We are getting ready to tile my backsplash today - so happy we found your video will be referring back to it a few times as we go! Thank you!

Thanks for your amazing videos! I have learned so much from watching! I just finished tiling my own kitchen backsplash with skills I learned from this video! Thanks Sal!

Did anyone else love the sound of trowel in the fast speed?😄

@mikevarga2058

3 жыл бұрын

No

I must say anyone talking lip or saying you did not learn anything in this video, because you could not understand him or you in your opinion honestly believe he is doing something wrong with installation, I very highly suggest you watch all of the rest of his videos, because this gentleman is a master in his craft, has the best videos on KZread hands down, no argument end of story, capiche!

@SalDiBlasi

6 жыл бұрын

Capiche, 😉

@paulmcdonald312

5 жыл бұрын

But he doesn't even use spacers, so no, he isn't a master Craftsman!

@WhiteBoyizFresh

5 жыл бұрын

Paul Mcdonald read description before you talk some tiles come with spacers think before you talk so much negatively these days.

@jean-philippebelhomme7595

5 жыл бұрын

Paul McDonald's. Usualy i Nevers comment on KZread comment. But your comment is very disrespectfull. You dident lisened to aller the video, because at 7 minutes, he explain why he dont use space. You should Say sorry to this men (My english is bad. Not m'y first langage)

@churrosmcchurros6909

5 жыл бұрын

He may very well be awesome. But he could also certainly use some subtitles.

Brilliant. Very helpful and watchable.

I’m about to install kitchen backsplash, which I have never done before. Glad you showed the wet saw cause I’ve never used one, but today I have to!

Who else yelled out loud at 5:09? He caught it right away and fixed it, though! Serious professional, man. And thank you for this video - very helpful.

Beautiful work! Wish I had the confidence and equipment to do this.

I've noticed some people mentioned about no spacers. I was a tiler for about 26 year's. many customers do like to see them used. but to be honest a good tiler won't always use them especially with smaller tiles or on a floor. many tiles are shaped at the edge to create a space. I've done much of my tiling just as neat without them. much of the time it's to stop a larger tile from sliding down the wall. great video mate

@Guayas59

7 жыл бұрын

dave Scopes he showed as well that the tiles had spacers built in.....

Yes, white unsanded grout. Forgot the camera the day I grouted

Thanks for sharing! You are a bloody artist. Clean, quick and easy. Awesome video.

@pikapower74

7 жыл бұрын

Rajaذظسصيِ haashir Is it

@jeanremybober623

6 жыл бұрын

Lawrence Jones s

Wow, gorgeous. You make it look so easy! I want to try doing it myself.

I'm telling you this guy is an artist !!!

Woo-hoo, lol I did this! Thanks to you! I've een wanting to add marble to the inside of a faux fireplace, but, I've been so nervous. Watched your vid, got some confidence going, bought my tools and voila the fireplace is marbled up with Emperador subway tiled. Mastic us still curing fingers crossed! Um yeah when you're offsetting the subway like you did here and have to use spacers you have to cut off a corner so they look like Ts that was annoying but overall it was easy piecy.

Got skills old boy!

No spacers, no laser level, I like it - just getting it done! Excellent!!!

@johnrespect4215

4 жыл бұрын

Spacers? 7:07

Man, I just did my kitchen backsplash myself. I have never tiled anything in my life. And you make it look so easy. I was struggling and sweating for 3 days lmao!! Great job, hopefully Ill be as good as you one day!!

@SalDiBlasi

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my video.

Some times you get lucky, some times you don't.In this case i would have been short of the corner by a small amount, so on the long wall i started making the spaces between the tiles just ever so slightly wider to make up that difference. Not wide enough to be noticed but, enough to do the job. This is sometimes possible sometimes not. If not, start with a half tile where the short wall ends and work back to the corner and make those tiles smaller so that they seem to be folded.

Thanks for the video; you make it look easy which gives me the confidence I need to do this myself :)

I've done a few tile jobs and know it ain't easy Great job Sal

awesome tutorial Sal. Thank you!

Good job that, very impressive

If you just have a little patience, i do put the camera down on a tripod. I am just a tile setter not a movie mogul, my expertise with the camera is limited.

@erictindall5807

4 жыл бұрын

Can you use a grinder with diamond blade to cut the tile?

@SalDiBlasi

4 жыл бұрын

@@erictindall5807 you can and I often do, but a wet saw is a must have for most jobs if you plan to do more than just a backsplash.

@erictindall5807

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@emilinebelle7811

3 жыл бұрын

No worries! You’ll get it in time. People got to be critics. Makes them feel all warm inside. Wish I was as handy as you!

Awesome work, you make it look extremely easy. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for this! I'm working up my confidence to do my own backsplash, and your video helped tremendously.

@4ndrewthe

9 жыл бұрын

+Amanda McCall and I's te bestest english spoker in the earth. You tell her, stuck up proofreader, LOL.

@tlrandel

8 жыл бұрын

+Amanda McCall Srsly. I'm sure there are some writing/editing blogs they could troll. "Come for the tiling knowledge, leave with a priggish scolding." WTF.

So professional and you made it look so easy!gathering up the courage to do my backsplash myself! Thanks for the informative video!

@SalDiBlasi

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Me, with absolutely no experience, was like "why no spacers?!?" and then at 7:07, Sal saw fit to school me. I appreciate this video!

@SalDiBlasi

5 жыл бұрын

😊

@joedunn2545

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I did also.

Thanks, Sal! Great job and video.

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!! Very helpful!! Amazing work!

No fancy tools, no bs, just skill. 👌

You are good with cutting that tile

Great video, very helpful. Thanks Sal

Thank you for sharing your awesome and very how to!!! I greatly appreciate your video.

Thanks so much, great video. My diy white subway tile back splash came out perfect with all your great pro tips.

@TheSacredlizzy

3 жыл бұрын

Was it hard ?

@pamelacurtis6278

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSacredlizzy It was pretty easy only took a weekend to complete

Great job and my eyes seen what your skills were doing. Your explanations were great and I understood them. Thank you for taking the time to share your talent(s)....peace

brilliant...going to have a go at doing mine now ...thanks

This guy…daaang EXPERT. So humble too

I love how soothing your voice is :)

@SalDiBlasi

7 жыл бұрын

☺️

thanks for getting back to me, and look forward to your next video

nice work Sal. as always..you make it look easy

Thank you. this is very helpful.

Thanks for the great tutorial.

Great demonstration!

What I do Sal, to make the cutouts around the outlets easier. I buy those pack out boxes. They come in various thicknesses according to the tile you're using. No need to make the screw hole cut out. Square cutouts every time. Especially if you're installing a backsplash that already has outlets and switches installed. Take it for what you will.

Wow!! Outstanding work! You could've done it wearing a tuxedo and nobody would've known that you worked before the party 😅

looks EXCELLENT!

Thanks for the help!

So helpful! Thanks!

Awesome instruction. I am going to try this in my kitchen.

Can you do my kitchen? LOL. Great job. Thanks for sharing 👍

Amazing video! Very concise no b.s. so many tips good job!

True pro! Thanks for sharing.

Hi Sal. I just finished a shower with the exact same tile on the floor and 3x6 subway tile on the walls. The client wanted herringbone in a vertical pattern. Very tedious but it turned out well after watching all your tips and videos.

@SalDiBlasi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my video.

good job my friend. very professionally done

This guy really knows what he's doing!

Great job, like it, I have learned a lot, simple and look good!

Beautiful!

Awesome! Thank you.

Thank you for sharing.... very very help full

Fun and informative to watch, for sure. Question, what "sanded the edge" of the cut tile? (the white block) The fresh cut edges look way better when they are rounded over and loved when Sal did that.

Sal, you take your time and do it right. Wish you were in the Houston area because the guy that did my backsplash did a horrible job. Seems to be a common theme here in Houston.

I thought you were about to make me an offer I couldn't refuse. Brought to you by the God father :) Great video.. you are clearly a seasoned professional

Great video!! What is the sanding tool you use around 2:50 of your video to knock down the rough edge of the tile?

Great video Sal.

I have had that cutter for 30 years, and my father-in-law had it for 20 years before he gave it to me. I have changed the handle on it a couple of times

@1suraj

6 жыл бұрын

Sal DiBlasi hi, your work is brilliant. Would you be able to help me please? My kitchen worktop is 1200mm long and its uneven. It raises 2mm at the right end. How do I ensure all my tiling is even? Your help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

@umersumra5206

5 жыл бұрын

Goon wark

@canadianbacon79

3 жыл бұрын

@@1suraj start at the highest end, and grind out the bottom and keep starting level consistent with other side. First row make sure is level. You won't notice 2mm less on side, but you'll notice uneven 2mm

You did good job!

I'm installing subway tile in my kitchen. Never tiled before and I'm a little nervous. First I had to remove the old tile and I used plaster of paris to patch the torn wall areas. I didn't tear the wall apart but some of the plaster skim coat pulled off exposing the drywall paper. I also used a paper stapler on the drywall to prevent the paper from expanding outwards after plastering which happened in the beginning. My uncle use to do kitchens and baths and I remember him telling me about the stapling trick and use lots of staples. My plastering job was rough but the wall is now vertically level and strong. Well I'm all prepared to start tiling now...after I finish my coffee.

Great video!!!

I was wondering why no spacers. Man U make it look easy!!

@bheron01

4 жыл бұрын

The tiles have little nubs on them which act as spacers.

Experience cameing after work thanks

very good video. thank you sir!

Thanks so much, we're so excited to try it. So at the end did you grout it? What is that process and did you use gray?

Beautiful 💗!

Seems easy enough! Although I am nervous about the cutting of the tile.. And you need to have the first tiles be different sizes no matter what, otherwise it will be the same pattern all the way?

awesome work, thanks for sharing... I`m about to start mine this week...something tells me it won`t be as fast or neat as yours :)

looks great and you made it look easy. I am about to do the very same, also using subway tile. Let's see if I can get it done in 10 minutes and 6 seconds.

@tannudolltannudoll511

7 жыл бұрын

Kurt M

beyond excellent sal.

good video sal

How do you deal with the line where the stove goes? I have 1/4" difference because they installed the peninsula on floor tile. I am using beveled subway tile, so cutting the tile would not look right.

Magnificent!

Great job

Thanks for the video

@SalDiBlasi

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Nice job

A true craftsman

great job...

Hi Sal, I was hoping I could ask a quick question. I’m about to try doing my backsplash, and while I consider myself handy, this will be my first tile job. I’ll be going with a 3x12 ceramic on a 50/50 brick pattern with 1/8” grout lines. Being that I’m new to this, do you think I should use a leveling system or would that be overkill for this size tile? I actually have a box of Perfect Level Master clips that i bought years ago but never used. I dry laid these tiles and the face is a little wavy by design so some corners are slightly thicker than others. So even if laid perfectly I’m already starting off with a little lippage in some spots. Thanks Sal I appreciate the help!

Ok....I can watch you put the mastik on all day...the sound is awesome...lol

@SalDiBlasi

3 жыл бұрын

😁

Sal, great as always. I am doing a 3x12 subway backsplash for a friend. No nubs so I will use spacers. Are 1/16 inch OK? Also in order for the tile to go up to the bottom of the upper cabinets would it be OK to set the tile cirectly on the granite countertop providing it is level?

Good job!!!

Oh yea I'm doing my own backsplash for sure.

Sadly, I didn't have enough tiles to finish my job. It was just too fewtile.

@SalDiBlasi

5 жыл бұрын

😜😁

@buffyvachon8026

4 жыл бұрын

timber_beast 😂

@Pyxe_ZA

4 жыл бұрын

Nice one

Did you cut the corner tiles a special way to fit together? Like molding is cut in corners

The subway tile at the three stores in my area all have the pressed edge. Is that the same spacing as your's? Does the pressed edge allow for enough space for grout?