@@joekind1 Ha!! Good one Joe.🤣. Funny enough, many Australians and New Zealanders will also add an "r" to the end of a word ending in a vowel sound like "ah" or "uh". Example: Idea-r, Spa-r, Sauna-r, Diarrhea-r, etc. And yet, they and Tommy, will drop the "r" where we are used to hearing it. Such as Car, Far, Beer, Bear, etc... Accents are fun.
I always enjoy watching Tommy teaching. :) For those armchair internet "pro's", what Tommy did was not only tell her how to do it, he showed her as well; under his guidance. Now, she has the confidence and the know-how to do the whole wall if she desires.
It’s also a good way to cut down on effort if you’re trying to fix up a home quickly for sale. I was sour on this method until I looked at this this way.
Well, the measurements were of course, just perfect to the backsplash. No tile cutting. Lol. Ridiculously easy in that regard. Proud to say, I kind of did things the way he was talking about before watching this. :)
Notice how he let her do more than half the work? He's teaching her how to tile so she can do the rest if she wants to. ToH has never been about giving stuff away as in parts and labor for free.
AMAZING VIDEOS! I AM SO IMPRESSED! THANK YOU!! I am currently redoing my place. And I had installed new fixtures...blindly. Now, years later, I did a search on how to install a hanging light from the ceiling with no outlet on the ceiling and I got Scott's videos. I CAN NOT STOP WATCHING! The videos are not only informative, but they are RELEVANT to our times. By that I mean that he uses the newest technologies of today and makes it look simple. The videos are a good pace so one can not only watch, but retain the information so you can DIY!
I used this same stuff after watching this vid and it works great, you do only get one chance to get the tile on correctly because this stuff is strong, mine came out perfect and after grouting no one can tell there's no thin set used.
Wow!!!!A king's house....Amazing.....house so beautiful I am trying to see the beauty instead of the tile.....I likes the excitement in u thru out the whole job,& the finsh....I gets so excited working on my home, whether it's me & hubby or contractor doing his thing...I loves to see the finish..😀😀😀🥇🥇🏅
I can't speak for her skill level but me and my dad did my tile backsplash in around 3 hours for the entire wall. we used 12" rectangle tiles and had to cut around outlets but the project was easy. we did use a tile saw but it was an ultra cheap one; got the job done.
We did a mosaic tile install just like this in our house a few years back, but ours used the herringbone style that he showed and we tiled about six inches above the countertop along the whole wall. We did have some outlets and switches to deal with getting around but as he said they don't need to be neat because you'll just cover them with the plates.
He's a great teacher. Doesn't talk too fast. But She'll need to find time and do the entire wall. I doubt it will take more than a day and half days if she makes time for it. But this looks fun. Makes me want to see what i can do with my bathroom. Kichen is renovated so I'm not touching it.
I have never used that backing but I don't think Tom would have recommended a backing that would have problems being over a stove. You know that housewife is so proud of that tile.
Hello Mr Tom . The jack of all trades .Master of making all body happy 😁 . Is that paper strong enough to hold the weight of the tile for all over the kitchen . Can it be use in the shower area too. Thanks
When i worked at home depot our flooring guy was doing a demo of that tile adhesive for customers. He told me he would never suggest it but the managers told him to try and sell it/demo it
New things usually scare people, did he have experience with it or was he just afraid since it was new? I installed a waxless toilet seal and a plumber came to fix a different problem, the pipe under my floor, well when he removed the toilet he threw away my reusable waxless seal and put a wax seal on. Obviously he had never seen one before or else he would know not to throw it away...some of these old guys are afraid of anything new.
It's an improvement from the bare wall, but I think it would look better with a border on each side. She needs to get some end pieces for the sides, preferably all the same color to make a border. Could do that in 20 minutes, and would be very cheap.
Yeh, I was wondering myself about end pieces as well, but I think that Tom's idea here was all about DIY for a beginners, and thought it maybe too complicated to cut end pieces for beginners, cause you need tile cutters, etc. Wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Tom ended up doing that for her after the cameras stopped rolling- he's such a nice guy and a pro.
If you're tiling behind the stove, I think it would be better to tile the width of the stove, not the microwave. Also you can attach the tiles to the adhesive tiles first, (before you apply it to the wall to keep your tile lines from sagging as you apply it to the wall.
Perfect. Improvements should be based on function and need. Only reason for doing the entire wall is for aesthetics and trends change too quickly. This small area can be easily updated without breaking the bank and unnecessarily creating toxic dust and debris. The tile color will hide grease splatter well.
I doubt that most would be so lucky to have the exact width and height to match the tiles to a whole tile. It would be nice to cover this very common situation.
I ordered a custom sized brushed stainless steel sheet (online) for behind the stove. Top slides up behind fan. Adhered to wall with caulk. Easy, looks good, not expensive.
Jim D its people like myself who have been in the business for forty + years that see what you "keyboard cowboys" think is the gospel.your being missled.now go feed your cat....
I would imagine all the guys on the show aren't very different off camera, we need more tradesmen like them. It's hard for me to choose a career because I know I would do the best I can at anything I do.
Quick question. Tiny 2 piece backsplash on Corian bathroom sink. Everything seems plumb and gonna use this same process. Noticed he lays bottom of tile on the top of current backsplash. No spacers needed? Also, the side don't look odd with just grout on the face and nothing on the sides?
Tommy is the man , all of his work is awesome , this is stuff homeowners can do on there own , she might have to replace it in a couple years , so what she got to meet tommy fucking Silva , the man, myth and legend. Anyone got a problem with him got a problem with me
OMG! I have this Aluminum foil for 20 yrs. as my back splash. Now I can do a more classy one myself. Now my problem is how to get rid of those birds on top of my stove inside the vent.
watch it again, it was tommy's idea to go halfass bc she's a beginner & he assumed she couldn't handle it, or would take a month of weekends to get it done. she probably would have done a decent job had she done the whole thing.
I tiled my whole entire backsplash and had no previous experience and it turned out great. Agree this looks unfinished. Should have at least put some larger tiles around it as a frame and paint the rest of the wall.
@8:30 - Ugh! Looks like a nice dated 50s or 60s look and VERY out of place. But, when the heat from the stove (and boiling water, etc.) loosens that adhesive, you can fix it properly.
Love the sticker stuff works fine two years later and I cant pull it off the wall without damaging the drywall. Thin set is easier to remove. Owner wanted to use sticker, now I have a issue removing the old tile. Did I mention this the second time putting drywall in for his backsplash. Dont use it unless you're stupid and install it wrong then it's coming off with ease or if you want it to stay 4ever.
Mr. Silva, I removed my back splash and drywall for electrical reasons. Do you think that I need to use construction adhesive to put the new drywall up or will the screws be enough? Thanks!
Hi Tommy, thanks for the very helpful videos ! Can you please help me to solve my ugly bathroom problems? We have a beatiful ranch house in Milwaukee( built ca 1960s). Unfortunately the bath rooms are ugly( pink ) bathtub and very poorly done shower room too. Is it safe to paint the bathtube and put tiles for shower room?
I disliked this 90s kitchen and I know very well, it probably cost them 80k+ if they had it done. Lol. Cabinets being cheap laminate. I don't like the handles.. it's dated. The other thing, you'll notice it all goes right up, not even having to cut ONE tile. Lol
How do you ensure that there is no warpage on the wall for the install? Some walls are not perfectly flat....So there could be highs and lows on the wall...I've never done tiling but I do get concerned about those high/low spots as I saw someone show me their handiwork and using the same tile system as seen here and there were high and low spots on the wall...and well, it just looked awful (the finished work). I was not impressed but happy to see that the DIY was performed with love by this person on their home.
It’s only usable for the mesh tile because they can better bend to match the wall, 3x6” subway tile works too but anything above that would be a bad idea, way to many voids
Yeah. You have 0 surface area w popcorn walls. Be careful, tho. The paint is probably LOADED with lead. Not good to breathe, especially animals and kids. Causes brain damage.
I always love it when Tommy has an "idear".
What do you call a Deer with no eyes? (I have no eye deer).
@@joekind1 Ha!! Good one Joe.🤣. Funny enough, many Australians and New Zealanders will also add an "r" to the end of a word ending in a vowel sound like "ah" or "uh". Example: Idea-r, Spa-r, Sauna-r, Diarrhea-r, etc. And yet, they and Tommy, will drop the "r" where we are used to hearing it. Such as Car, Far, Beer, Bear, etc... Accents are fun.
It's when he goes "make sure it's nice and plum" for me lol
Should have done the whole kitchen. Looks kinda dumb in the middle of a blank wall
I was just about to comment this.
I love how excited she was the whole time.
An amazing wife right there.
I bet she runs to this channel when something arises around the house!😊
@Joe Kinchicken you mean his yard stick. ;)
No one in the world has ever been so happy to get a tiled backsplash!
Haha
I always enjoy watching Tommy teaching. :)
For those armchair internet "pro's", what Tommy did was not only tell her how to do it, he showed her as well; under his guidance.
Now, she has the confidence and the know-how to do the whole wall if she desires.
Look how happy she is throughout the video :)
She seems both excited to have her tile piece + happy to do the work. I love this!
Escuchar a este señor es como escuchar a mi papito cuando me enseñaba a hacer los arreglos de mi casa. Que agradable.
I like the fact that whenever a homeowner wants to change out their backsplash this will make it a much easier process.
It’s also a good way to cut down on effort if you’re trying to fix up a home quickly for sale. I was sour on this method until I looked at this this way.
Well, the measurements were of course, just perfect to the backsplash. No tile cutting. Lol. Ridiculously easy in that regard.
Proud to say, I kind of did things the way he was talking about before watching this. :)
I love how excited she was during the whole thing. I do agree with others that they should have done the whole wall.
Notice how he let her do more than half the work? He's teaching her how to tile so she can do the rest if she wants to. ToH has never been about giving stuff away as in parts and labor for free.
In my experience with these sorts of jobs the women around just love being involved in the project. Trades are all new to them generally.
Yuck.
@@kangkim150 He didn't teach her how to tile, he taught her how to apply stickers.
Tom communicates the information so well, and makes the process look so easy!
I like how he told her what to do and SHE did it. That’s how you learn.
I tried to do that with my wife, it didn't work
He’s a good teacher.
AMAZING VIDEOS! I AM SO IMPRESSED! THANK YOU!!
I am currently redoing my place. And I had installed new fixtures...blindly. Now, years later, I did a search on how to install a hanging light from the ceiling with no outlet on the ceiling and I got Scott's videos. I CAN NOT STOP WATCHING! The videos are not only informative, but they are RELEVANT to our times. By that I mean that he uses the newest technologies of today and makes it look simple. The videos are a good pace so one can not only watch, but retain the information so you can DIY!
Thank you TOH for making these videos. They're so addictive.
I love the way you explain everything Sir
Thanks for your teaching & the technique. It's just to show how you could do it yourself so easily. Appreciate it. 👍👌
I used this same stuff after watching this vid and it works great, you do only get one chance to get the tile on correctly because this stuff is strong, mine came out perfect and after grouting no one can tell there's no thin set used.
You only get one chance using thinset as well.
What adhesive paper did you use??
@@tinabrown2223 it was the same product they used on this episode,don’t remember the name offhand but HD sells it in the tile supply aisle.
How does paper adhesive hold up for you? Trying to figure out what to use for long term? Thanks
Wow!!!!A king's house....Amazing.....house so beautiful I am trying to see the beauty instead of the tile.....I likes the excitement in u thru out the whole job,& the finsh....I gets so excited working on my home, whether it's me & hubby or contractor doing his thing...I loves to see the finish..😀😀😀🥇🥇🏅
Tom is so patient and great explanations along with demonstrations!
I can't speak for her skill level but me and my dad did my tile backsplash in around 3 hours for the entire wall. we used 12" rectangle tiles and had to cut around outlets but the project was easy. we did use a tile saw but it was an ultra cheap one; got the job done.
We did a mosaic tile install just like this in our house a few years back, but ours used the herringbone style that he showed and we tiled about six inches above the countertop along the whole wall. We did have some outlets and switches to deal with getting around but as he said they don't need to be neat because you'll just cover them with the plates.
Did you use the tape? Is it holding up, and can you see the tape under the edges?
He's a great teacher. Doesn't talk too fast. But She'll need to find time and do the entire wall. I doubt it will take more than a day and half days if she makes time for it. But this looks fun. Makes me want to see what i can do with my bathroom. Kichen is renovated so I'm not touching it.
What a kind older gentleman 🥰! He was so patient in teaching her everything 😊
Thanks a lots 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 very easy and clear explanation will do mine this week hurray🙋🏽♀️💁🏽♀️💁🏽♀️💁🏽♀️
I think it should have been a little bit wider. Splattering stuff from a pan can still reach the old wall at the sides. But it’s a neat job it seems.
After watching this and another that Tom did, I feel like we can do this!
Those tiles are so old fashioned. Ì got so excited when he lifted them up and there were the nice Subway tiles underneath.
So did I and the moment disapated and dispondance took a hold of me and everything went wrong from there on.
I think the subway tiles would look dumb. Classic square tiles are the best.
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Old is new, 70's is the new Art Deco.
@@plumbingstuffinoregon2471 i don't want to see how your kitchen looks like
I have never used that backing but I don't think Tom would have recommended a backing that would have problems being over a stove. You know that housewife is so proud of that tile.
Why? It's on the other side of the tile.
Excellent teacher! She did a great job...well done.
I like how they loved learning this project dude.
6:47 I could listen to this sound all day!
Just awesome I'm going to do every wall in my house now!!
Why are these videos so satisfying
He’s always so good, wish I had him around !!
OMG. He made it look so easy..
Let's remember this show was before UA-cam it was all hands on teaching (people won't appreciate it now a days)
Hello Mr Tom . The jack of all trades .Master of making all body happy 😁 . Is that paper strong enough to hold the weight of the tile for all over the kitchen . Can it be use in the shower area too. Thanks
When i worked at home depot our flooring guy was doing a demo of that tile adhesive for customers. He told me he would never suggest it but the managers told him to try and sell it/demo it
New things usually scare people, did he have experience with it or was he just afraid since it was new? I installed a waxless toilet seal and a plumber came to fix a different problem, the pipe under my floor, well when he removed the toilet he threw away my reusable waxless seal and put a wax seal on. Obviously he had never seen one before or else he would know not to throw it away...some of these old guys are afraid of anything new.
It's just glue, it probably starts wearing off after a few years. Yes, grout would do a better job but it's also a whole lot more work.
Notice they get paid by the hour, don't they? If it's that easy, who's going to pay them?
Man this is way easier than I made it out to be in my head!
wow u made it look so easy i was waiting for the finished wall
It's an improvement from the bare wall, but I think it would look better with a border on each side. She needs to get some end pieces for the sides, preferably all the same color to make a border. Could do that in 20 minutes, and would be very cheap.
Yeh, I was wondering myself about end pieces as well, but I think that Tom's idea here was all about DIY for a beginners, and thought it maybe too complicated to cut end pieces for beginners, cause you need tile cutters, etc. Wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Tom ended up doing that for her after the cameras stopped rolling- he's such a nice guy and a pro.
Yeah it desperately needs a border.
This show is great, guys don’t know how many old ,cheap, run down houses that are in America that can be fixed and made into a home
Living in one now! Lol.
My thing is to make the wall STRAIGHT first! Lucky, I'm only doing that 4 inch little piece...
3 weeks ?!! I do that whole kitchen in 1 day!!!
I also wish I can make my clients work like this guy is hahaha
I never tiled before or used a wet saw and I tiled my entire backsplash in travertine and it took me two days.
Saw this on tv the other day. Shoulda did the whole thing.
MikefromQueens it looks ugly but it'll look a lot better if they did the whole entire thing
MikefromQueens
MikefromQueens those tiles... Cost a mint.
@@AIPrecognition Quite agree.
@@Noahsoak Not really, HD had a sale. 1.60 on some for a sheet that size.
If you're tiling behind the stove, I think it would be better to tile the width of the stove, not the microwave. Also you can attach the tiles to the adhesive tiles first, (before you apply it to the wall to keep your tile lines from sagging as you apply it to the wall.
Agreed. At last tile to just before the outlets. When I cook on the stove I'm out of control lol.
Perfect. Improvements should be based on function and need. Only reason for doing the entire wall is for aesthetics and trends change too quickly. This small area can be easily updated without breaking the bank and unnecessarily creating toxic dust and debris. The tile color will hide grease splatter well.
This Old House : the handymen who have the clients do the work..😂
I doubt that most would be so lucky to have the exact width and height to match the tiles to a whole tile. It would be nice to cover this very common situation.
They make a hand cutter. Haven't tried it yet. Still working on making a flat wall! Lol
I ordered a custom sized brushed stainless steel sheet (online) for behind the stove. Top slides up behind fan. Adhered to wall with caulk. Easy, looks good, not expensive.
Beautiful kitchen, and great lesson
I always like to come down to the commment section after watching these videos so all the keyboard cowboys can tell me what he did wrong.
I like to see people like Jim D who enjoy being little bitches.
Jim D its people like myself who have been in the business for forty + years that see what you "keyboard cowboys" think is the gospel.your being missled.now go feed your cat....
Jim D v
Those poor customers.. 40 years
4-6 weeks enough said.
I would imagine all the guys on the show aren't very different off camera, we need more tradesmen like them. It's hard for me to choose a career because I know I would do the best I can at anything I do.
This is a good idea doing it the other way just seems so overwhelming
Quick question. Tiny 2 piece backsplash on Corian bathroom sink. Everything seems plumb and gonna use this same process. Noticed he lays bottom of tile on the top of current backsplash. No spacers needed? Also, the side don't look odd with just grout on the face and nothing on the sides?
It's spaced on the sheet, so no. You COULD pull them off if needed. Like if one is chipped.
The ladies love Tommy!
Love these "how to" videos. Thanks!
Tommy is the man , all of his work is awesome , this is stuff homeowners can do on there own , she might have to replace it in a couple years , so what she got to meet tommy fucking Silva , the man, myth and legend. Anyone got a problem with him got a problem with me
That’s great! But how would you cut the tile if you’re using the subway style? You would have to use a wet tile saw right?
No you can use a scratch blade. I've done hundreds of subway tile by hand. It's the same as cutting glass.
I love watching Tommy and this old house, but this just seems like the easy way out. I would rather just do it the right way with a thin set
If it works and it's quick, where's the problem?
That was cool. Love these vids. help so much with things I want to do.
My question is. Would the heat eventually soften the glue or the heat would not affect it?
What about the outside edges of the tiles? Do you just caulk those? Or do you grout those edges?
OMG! I have this Aluminum
foil for 20 yrs. as my back splash. Now I can do a more classy one myself.
Now my problem is how to get rid of those birds on top of my stove inside the vent.
Doesn't look right. I'd do the whole wall.
At least a border or something.
I'm surprised Tom didn't offer his usual, "...and now you can do the rest of the kitchen yourself."
Just doesn’t look right. Sometimes cheap and quick is not always best.
Joseph1NJ looks incomplete
watch it again, it was tommy's idea to go halfass bc she's a beginner & he assumed she couldn't handle it, or would take a month of weekends to get it done. she probably would have done a decent job had she done the whole thing.
I tiled my whole entire backsplash and had no previous experience and it turned out great. Agree this looks unfinished. Should have at least put some larger tiles around it as a frame and paint the rest of the wall.
Vary nice. Were can the adhesive backing be purchased
I used that with my back splash. Easiest thing to do.
Gorgeous house
I like the longer tiles
Can I install that in the balcony?
In his head he was probably dumbfounded how amazed and excited this lady was to stick on some tiles.
Who else is watching in 2021?
3 years old video is showing sticky backing and out of fashion tile color that we may not use today 😀😀😀😀
This is a 90s kitchen. Tile, too. Minus the stainless, which I find kinda bleh. Not as bad as cheap white appliances, tho.
@8:30 - Ugh! Looks like a nice dated 50s or 60s look and VERY out of place.
But, when the heat from the stove (and boiling water, etc.) loosens that adhesive, you can fix it properly.
False
It's 90s. A dated look.
What is that sticky adhesive paper called so I can find it ? Most are smooth, don’t have those perturbing glue spots on the double tape.
During cooking creating steam, so, are those tiles are still in place?
I would be curious to know the difference in durability between the giant sticker and thin set.
We tried it and it didn't stick well to the tile. Ended up pulling it all off and using thinset. Also, it is way more expensive than thinset.
Love the sticker stuff works fine two years later and I cant pull it off the wall without damaging the drywall. Thin set is easier to remove. Owner wanted to use sticker, now I have a issue removing the old tile. Did I mention this the second time putting drywall in for his backsplash. Dont use it unless you're stupid and install it wrong then it's coming off with ease or if you want it to stay 4ever.
Now if they decided to do the whole wall instead of just the stove top, would it still be okay to use the sticky sheets or go with plaster?
I wonder with the heat from cooking will it unstick the tile/paper from wall
All this effort and production to do four square feet of backsplash?
You can get Carrera marble herringbone sheets at Lowe’s for $2.75 ea! And, looks SOOOO much better.
Can you use this backing on textured walls?
Good question, but I bet not maybe a professional could try but?
No. You need surface area. Be careful about sanding. Lead is extremely toxic, especially to animals and kids. Causes brain damage.
She sounds so amazed
I agree with others, for a kitchen that size, and visual appeal . Should have done the whole wall.
Would like to see full counter backsplashes, but good for explanation sake.
Mr. Silva, I removed my back splash and drywall for electrical reasons. Do you think that I need to use construction adhesive to put the new drywall up or will the screws be enough? Thanks!
Where to get the same tile used in this film? I need it to match existing kitchen backsplash.
Nice looks 👍
This stuff holds up with the heat from the stove on it?
Hi Tommy, thanks for the very helpful videos ! Can you please help me to solve my ugly bathroom problems? We have a beatiful ranch house in Milwaukee( built ca 1960s). Unfortunately the bath rooms are ugly( pink ) bathtub and very poorly done shower room too. Is it safe to paint the bathtube and put tiles for shower room?
Omg. I'd LOVE a pink 60s tub!
Omg. I'd LOVE a pink 60s tub! It's in now, you know.
Can this type of tile be used on top of original laminate? trying to avoid removing original laminate.
Hi - How reliable is this technique in a standing bathroom shower, please advise, Thanks
Mike Ditka is amazing
tom has tons of idears
How does this peel and stick stuff hold up over time though?
This kitchens gorgeous!
Great job and great instruction, but the design of the backsplash doesn't seem to match too well. Too much brown!
I thought it would have looked better if they did the whole wall instead of just behind the cooktop.
Well, she got the one day tutorial, so she can take it from there.
It at least needs a border
Its her taste, she chose the tile and shes happy. You might not like it but its her house.
I disliked this 90s kitchen and I know very well, it probably cost them 80k+ if they had it done. Lol. Cabinets being cheap laminate. I don't like the handles.. it's dated.
The other thing, you'll notice it all goes right up, not even having to cut ONE tile. Lol
How do you ensure that there is no warpage on the wall for the install? Some walls are not perfectly flat....So there could be highs and lows on the wall...I've never done tiling but I do get concerned about those high/low spots as I saw someone show me their handiwork and using the same tile system as seen here and there were high and low spots on the wall...and well, it just looked awful (the finished work). I was not impressed but happy to see that the DIY was performed with love by this person on their home.
Make a flat wall first. That would probably be where the other products come in...
Can you use this for any tile? Or only those with the mesh behind it?
It’s only usable for the mesh tile because they can better bend to match the wall, 3x6” subway tile works too but anything above that would be a bad idea, way to many voids
Can new laminate back splash be installed on top of original? or best to remove old first.
Where is this magical tape??? I have staggered rock stuff how do i use it. Thanks for video 😁
Followmeitwill Beallright I wouldnt use tape. Adhesive gets hot and can peel off especially in hot areas like a stove
If you have textured walls and wanted to use the adhesive mat, I'm assuming you'd need to sand that down first?
Yeah. You have 0 surface area w popcorn walls. Be careful, tho. The paint is probably LOADED with lead. Not good to breathe, especially animals and kids. Causes brain damage.
This old house now with ASMR!