Kitchens 18 subway tile backsplash ideas that are totally timeless august 10 2018 iris benaroia subway tile is a classic choice for a kitchen backsplash.
Subway tile backsplash around kitchen window.
Subway tile kitchen do.
Install whole tiles on the wall.
Remove all light switch or outlet covers and sand the wall with 80 grit sandpaper in order to create better adhesion.
Some other beautiful examples of backsplashes taken up to the ceiling can be seen in this kitchen by caldwell and johnson this kitchen by amber interiors and this beautiful kitchen with subway tile.
A major concern is the amount of space between the window and cabinet on the right side.
If you are installing a backsplash behind a sink or area with moisture you ll need to be sure you re working on water resistant drywall or a rock based board.
One option is to tile around the window and all the way up to the ceiling like this gorgeous kitchen designed by studio mcgee that you can see more of here.
The more challenging part is tiling around a window with mesh tile so that the grid stays perfectly aligned.
How to install a ceramic subway tile backsplash around a window 1.
Installing a tile backsplash is not difficult and it involves following just a few steps from prepping the wall to applying the thin set adhesive cutting and setting the tiles and then grouting and sealing.