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Kitchen Backspalah Ideas:Kitchen Design/Remodeling - Backsplash?
I'm getting ready to install a travertine backsplash in my new kitchen. I will be installing it over existing drywall. Should I ude white thinset or mastic? Also, some people say seal the tiles befor you start, some say don't. Any ideas?
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- ou can use pre mixed white thinset, if you seal the tile before grout it'll help to clean, and sometimes if are using a dark color grout it can stain the tile, so better is to seal before grout. Some people (like myself) likes when some of the natural holes on the travertine tiles is filled with the grout, so if you like the look you can fill some with grout. You can refer to this blog which show you a article about kitchen backsplash ideas: design/remodeling (if those website not change) Kitchen backsplash ideas Video http://kitchen-backsplash-ideas2.blogspot.com/search/label/Question%203%3AKitchen%20Design%2FRemodeling%20-%20Backsplash Source(S) Kitchen backsplash ideas articles http://kitchen-backsplash-ideas2.blogspot.com/search/label/Question%203%3AKitchen%20Design%2FRemodeling%20-%20Backsplash
- Seal at least once before installing. I do it twice . This prevents any thin set or mastic from staining the stone. Mastic will work fine if your a novice. I use it all the time to do back splashes ..And as the 1 st blogger stated, fill in the pits and holes with the grout to prevent water from that area and just so it s not a bacteria catcher. If you d like some stone looks on a back splash I can send a few that I ve done if you d like. Just e mail me thru my avatar where you can also check my qualifications GL
