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Q: Putting in a glass mosaic backsplash - Is this really something you should be doing yourself?

I feel like every home remodeling magazine out there suggests that you can put in your own glass mosaic backsplash. Is it really that easy? Seems like something better left to the pros. It's not like painting or recaulking a tub. ...Or is it? Would love to hear what a pro thinks. Thanks.

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  • A: Install glass kitchen tile



    You can install your own glass tile, but it is not as easy as regular tile-- for instance-- most glass mosaic tile has a paper on the front to hold the pattern together . to cut it on a wet saw would make the paper fall apart. I f you plan to cut it with a grinder -don t forget you are not breathing in ceramic dust, but glass dust fragments. Glass also has a tendency to break apart as you cut it . real safety precautions should not be taken lightly with glass. larger tiles are more easy to cut with a wet saw. For more tile ideas you can visit www.longislandkitchenandbath.com

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  • A: NO.



    These are all great professional answers but I would not recommend you doing this on your own. I would let the pros handle this one.
    Sorry,
    Sean B. Perkins

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  • A: DIY glass mosaic tile



    The question is how comfortable are you doing work such as this? Even if you have no tile setting experience, this can be accomplished if you are handy and comfortable using the tools involved. You can probably search for advice on the internet to help you. Be sure to specifically search for installation of glass tiles as there are a few things you need to be aware of.
    The two pieces of advice I can offer is 1. use white thinset and 2. DO NOT use a notched trowel to spread the thinset.
    Because the glass is translucent, the ridges of the trowel will show thru. That is also why white thin set would be more desirable for this installation.

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