New sink replacement in Sea View

[kerrbe]

We just ripped out the old sink and counter top in the RV. If anybody has any ideas for a back splash please let me know.

[Davel]

kerrbe,

We went one step further and removed the stove and oven. I had a matching door made and put 3 drawers behind it. We now cook on electric skillets, hot plates, and a George Forman along with the microwave and outside grill. It's working great and removed way more rattles than I ever dreamed. Just a thought.....

Dave

[Theberrys]

Here is a link to our backsplash project.
Kitchen Backsplash - Windows Live

Dick

[kerrbe]

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Originally Posted by Theberrys Here is a link to our backsplash project. Kitchen Backsplash - Windows Live Dick

Wow that looks really good, you have made a lot of changes to your RV.

[Texun1]

Here is a link to my mine. Quick Kitchen Backsplash

Thanks to Dick for his insight.

[Theberrys]

kerrbe

Take a long look at Texun's project.
If his had come first I know mine would have been different. What a classy look the glass tile gives to the kitchen.

Yes the Coach has been a real hobby since the day we bought it. I make things up to do just to have a project. What a Hoot!

Dick

[Texun1]

Dick, If you need a project come on over to Texas. I got more projects than I have time.

[ValleyCenter]

Used thin glass tile from home depot, $5 SF, comes in sheets, and epoxy grout. Made sink covers by tracing to 3/8" board, tiled, for sink covers. was worried about covers but the epoxy grout makes them very stiff and durable (rubber feet on bottom), standard tile chipper to nip tiles on rounded spots.

[RickO]

Here's the link to mine. Anyone Tried "Aspect Metal Tile" Yet?

We almost went with the glass tile but opted for metal tile because I thought it would be much easier to install and I didn't want my kitchen backsplash to be the Guinea Pig for my first tile job.

The Aspect Metal Tile has held up well and I intend to use it for a shower and bathroom sink backsplash as well.

Rick

[kerrbe]

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Originally Posted by ValleyCenter Used thin glass tile from home depot, $5 SF, comes in sheets, and epoxy grout. Made sink covers by tracing to 3/8" board, tiled, for sink covers. was worried about covers but the epoxy grout makes them very stiff and durable (rubber feet on bottom), standard tile chipper to nip tiles on rounded spots.

Did you take the window flange off and go under it?

[ValleyCenter]

No, I did not remove the window gasket/seal (rubber). I went around the edges covering the rubber with painters masking tape to keep the grout from getting on areas I did not want grouted. That rubber gasket can be a %&^&&^ to get back in if you remove. I think you need a special tool to get it back in. Tried to reseal another window with this type of rubber gasket before and after I started I wish I had not. Better you keep exposed in case you ever develop a leak in window the repair person can remove without damage to you backsplash. anyway, I

1) lightly sanded the surface to make sure the tile will adhere good.
2) Very good cleaning with light solvent to make sure all grease removed.
3) Applied tile set mat (double sided adhesive) to wall. You can get at Lowes and or home depot. easier than using the adhesive and cleaner job, goes quick. Other options might be some other type of adhesive that will hold up to road vibrations. I've had mine on for about 6 months, three trips, and not cracking.
4) Apply tile to Mat adhesive and use tile chipper where needed, home depot has this tool in the tile department.
5) Make sure you use epoxy grout and not the standard grout. I got mine at a local painting store. Lowes also has so I found out after but there color selections are limited unless you order on-line.
6) Cover all exposed areas with painters tape and plastic.
7) the key in mixing the grout is pour half of the color sand in the 2 part epoxy then start mixing and continue to add color. Like mixing a cake batter. Keep mixing, mixing, until your hand is sore LOL. Mix mix mix. The 3 part kit will cover about 5 square feet of this kind of tile.
8) The kit provides packets of cleaning solvent and follow the directions.
9) Once done let cure for several days before you road trip. I waited 2 weeks. Once this stuff sets up it's not going anywhere so make sure you cover all exposed areas with painters tape and plastic.

Oh, one last thing, when removing the painters tape from areas around grout make sure you do so within about 20-30 minutes depending on the temp or before I sets up or the tape will become part of your job!

Hope this helps!

[kerrbe]

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Originally Posted by ValleyCenter No, I did not remove the window gasket/seal (rubber). I went around the edges covering the rubber with painters masking tape to keep the grout from getting on areas I did not want grouted. That rubber gasket can be a %&^&&^ to get back in if you remove. I think you need a special tool to get it back in. Tried to reseal another window with this type of rubber gasket before and after I started I wish I had not. Better you keep exposed in case you ever develop a leak in window the repair person can remove without damage to you backsplash. anyway, I 1) lightly sanded the surface to make sure the tile will adhere good. 2) Very good cleaning with light solvent to make sure all grease removed. 3) Applied tile set mat (double sided adhesive) to wall. You can get at Lowes and or home depot. easier than using the adhesive and cleaner job, goes quick. Other options might be some other type of adhesive that will hold up to road vibrations. I've had mine on for about 6 months, three trips, and not cracking. 4) Apply tile to Mat adhesive and use tile chipper where needed, home depot has this tool in the tile department. 5) Make sure you use epoxy grout and not the standard grout. I got mine at a local painting store. Lowes also has so I found out after but there color selections are limited unless you order on-line. 6) Cover all exposed areas with painters tape and plastic. 7) the key in mixing the grout is pour half of the color sand in the 2 part epoxy then start mixing and continue to add color. Like mixing a cake batter. Keep mixing, mixing, until your hand is sore LOL. Mix mix mix. The 3 part kit will cover about 5 square feet of this kind of tile. 8) The kit provides packets of cleaning solvent and follow the directions. 9) Once done let cure for several days before you road trip. I waited 2 weeks. Once this stuff sets up it's not going anywhere so make sure you cover all exposed areas with painters tape and plastic. Oh, one last thing, when removing the painters tape from areas around grout make sure you do so within about 20-30 minutes depending on the temp or before I sets up or the tape will become part of your job! Hope this helps!

Very helpful, wouldn't have thought of the tile set mat. We are still kicking around the idea of doing the whole wall or just doing a couple of rows of tiles. You didnt use any other type of adhesive, other then the tile mat to hold the tiles to the wall?

[kerrbe]

Also anyone know where I can get a replacement panel. The wall where you come in the door is all dinged up. I have look at Lowes and Home Depot. We cant take off the exsiting panel as it is really glued on. So it would have to be something really thin that could go over it. Also need the trim piece for the corner.

[ValleyCenter]

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Originally Posted by kerrbe Very helpful, wouldn't have thought of the tile set mat. We are still kicking around the idea of doing the whole wall or just doing a couple of rows of tiles. You didnt use any other type of adhesive, other then the tile mat to hold the tiles to the wall?

Just used the adhesive mat. Once something sticks to it, it's hard to get off so if you use then keep that in mind. Once you apply the required pressure it is set. So when installing lightly lay the tile so you can do any reposition before you apply pressure for the final set. There are several different brands. The one I used was "simple mat, Tile Setting Mat". I think I got at home depot. Another brand is "Bondera" which has been used by others with success. I'm sure there are others. Cut with sissors to size, remove backing and adhere to wall. When your ready to install tile, remove front backing sheet and your ready to go. Took me about 4 hours to clean wall, install mat and install tile. Could be done in less but I'm slow. The set-up, tape and plastic took me another 3 hours. Probably could be done in less but again I slow, making sure all is sealed and cornors are tight. Next day I did the grout and took about 2 hours. Good luck and lets see some photos when you complete.