DIY Kitchen Tile Back Splash- Part 2

I'm pleased to share the final stage of our DIY back splash which means it's done- with a long list of DIY projects, I'm elated at being able to check off each one!

After waiting 24 hours from when we adhered the tile sheets in place, Granddaddy started to grout, while I followed with lots of sponging:)

We chose a "bone" colored grout to help blend with the tones in the counter tops...

 ...and also gave the almond colored electrical outlets a makeover with new white covers...

 ...and touching up the switches etc... with some handy dandy white spray paint!

And yes, the walls are next on the "to do" list:)

Cost:

 Glass tile sheets: $2.97 each x 21= $63

Tile Adhesive: $16

Grout (pre-mixed): $76
Tile "hatchet" spatula: free (had on hand)

Spray paint: free (had on hand)

Outlet Covers: $0.50 x 4= $2

TOTAL: $157

We had less than one sheet of tile leftover which is being saved for a future craft project and 1/2 bucket of tile adhesive that will be used for our fireplace tile makeover...coming soon.  We used the entire bucket of grout with all those little squares of glass!

Thanks for looking,

Tiffany

DIY Kitchen Tile Back Splash- Part 1

Today we finally made time to pick out tile for the kitchen back splash.  So my little Ms and I headed to our local Floor & Decor with Granddaddy in search of deep discounts...

After deciding against our 1st choice of gray glass subway tiles that would require a special cutter & LOTS of work, we went with glass mosaic tile sheets that were a mere $2.97 per sheet, less than half the price of the gray subway tiles!

TIP: take a remnant of your counter tops to ensure everything will blend well...really helps!

And then it was time to get to work!  

Granddaddy began by drawing a line with a level where the top of the tile would lay against the wall, and then applied tile adhesive with his handy dandy "hatchet" aka trowel:)

Peanut enjoyed cutting apart some of the reject pieces:)

And here is the 1st wall- we opted to raise the back splash behind the stove & I love it!  The built in micro will eventually be housed above:)

Since these mini glass tiles are on sheets, it was a snap to customize around the electrical outlets with a handy dandy pair of scissors- major bonus:)

We have to wait 24-48 hours to grout but in the mean time I'm enjoying this new "posh" addition in its first stage:)

And "Ricky" has been hard at work applying the primer to our previously wall paper laden kitchen walls:)  Can't wait to see paint & texture transform these...more to come!

Thanks for looking,

Tiffany