While it may seem complex, installing a ceramic tile kitchen backsplash is a prime DIY task. (Tribune Content Agency) Six months ago, my son bought a new house.

If your kitchen backsplash is giving you the ick, peel-and-stick tiles can feel like an incredibly tempting option, especially if you're in a rental. The problem: A lot of them are easy to apply ...

Janine asks: I’m putting up a ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Can I put the tile directly on the drywall, or do I have to tear it out and use a cement board? Danny Lipford: If you’re ...

Janine asks: I’m putting up a ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Can I put the tile directly on the drywall, or do I have to tear it out and use a cement board? Danny Lipford: If you’re ...

There are a couple of ways to remove the ceramic tile backsplash. You can smack the tile with a hammer to crack it and then pry up the pieces (wear eye protection and gloves for this). This method ...

Don’t get us wrong, we still love a rustic zellige or porcelain tile backsplash. But recently, slabs seem to be taking over in the form of the countersplash—when the same slab style is used ...

Best for: Use stain- and impact-resistant porcelain tiles on floors, walls, backsplashes. It’s easy to clean and comes in a wide variety of styles.

At Home Explore Ask the Builder: Installing a tile backsplash is not as hard as it seems Nov. 29, 2022 at 10:00 am Updated March 18, 2023 at 4:05 am ...