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29 February 2012

Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 

OK, I FINALLY got through to Lowe's and they have the tileboard in a nice enough pattern for me. They also said they would cut it. I'm going to check it out.

From: Cindi Waters <clean_boost@yahoo.com>
To: "DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com" <DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 2:14 PM
Subject: Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 
Sometimes my persistent questioning brings out the best in people. LOL! Back to the sheetrock ... and the self--adhesive tiles. Can I use the drywall to adhere the tiles to?

From: carmen s. <mom2mini@bellsouth.net>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 2:01 PM
Subject: Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 
Cindy, I love this group. I seem to find out something I didn't know and I am so grateful there are people willing to help.
This is a built-in encouragement system for those of us what are timid about some of the new projects.
carmen

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On Feb 28, 2012, at 1:47 PM, Cindi Waters wrote:

 

Yes, I know, thanks for reminder, but I thought I'd ask here first and get a quick answer, if possible.

From: carmen s. <mom2mini@bellsouth.net>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 1:41 PM
Subject: Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 
Cindy, when you want to see how many home projects are done by a
variety of pros and non-pros, just visit U-tube for all their tutorials.
It will give you an idea of all the different ways to approach a
project and also give you some ideas you might not have thought of.
carmen





carmen stuart
Brightwood Aviary
http://brightwoodaviary.com
Dawsonville, Ga.
770  889-0353





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Posted by at 03:42 0 comments

Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 

Sometimes my persistent questioning brings out the best in people. LOL! Back to the sheetrock ... and the self--adhesive tiles. Can I use the drywall to adhere the tiles to?

From: carmen s. <mom2mini@bellsouth.net>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 2:01 PM
Subject: Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 
Cindy, I love this group. I seem to find out something I didn't know and I am so grateful there are people willing to help.
This is a built-in encouragement system for those of us what are timid about some of the new projects.
carmen

~~
On Feb 28, 2012, at 1:47 PM, Cindi Waters wrote:

 

Yes, I know, thanks for reminder, but I thought I'd ask here first and get a quick answer, if possible.

From: carmen s. <mom2mini@bellsouth.net>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 1:41 PM
Subject: Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 
Cindy, when you want to see how many home projects are done by a
variety of pros and non-pros, just visit U-tube for all their tutorials.
It will give you an idea of all the different ways to approach a
project and also give you some ideas you might not have thought of.
carmen





carmen stuart
Brightwood Aviary
http://brightwoodaviary.com
Dawsonville, Ga.
770  889-0353



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Posted by at 03:14 0 comments

Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 

yeah, that's what I'm asking before he puts in the formica board. What do I use as a backing? the drywall?

From: Jan Flood <jan.flood2@att.net>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 2:05 PM
Subject: Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 
Maybe I missed something but why can't you tile the entire area after the existing backboard is replaced?  You can get very thin tiles and it would be no different than tiling any other area.  The tiles that come preglued on a backing are super easy to cut and fit to size, then just grout.  No cutting tiles.  I'm getting ready to tile the wall behind the stove, about 6'x2' -+ and will lay it right over the existing sheetrock.


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Posted by at 03:13 0 comments

Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 

Maybe I missed something but why can't you tile the entire area after the existing backboard is replaced?  You can get very thin tiles and it would be no different than tiling any other area.  The tiles that come preglued on a backing are super easy to cut and fit to size, then just grout.  No cutting tiles.  I'm getting ready to tile the wall behind the stove, about 6'x2' -+ and will lay it right over the existing sheetrock.



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Posted by at 03:05 0 comments

Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 

Cindy, I love this group. I seem to find out something I didn't know and I am so grateful there are people willing to help.

This is a built-in encouragement system for those of us what are timid about some of the new projects.
carmen

~~
On Feb 28, 2012, at 1:47 PM, Cindi Waters wrote:

 

Yes, I know, thanks for reminder, but I thought I'd ask here first and get a quick answer, if possible.

From: carmen s. <mom2mini@bellsouth.net>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 1:41 PM
Subject: Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 
Cindy, when you want to see how many home projects are done by a
variety of pros and non-pros, just visit U-tube for all their tutorials.
It will give you an idea of all the different ways to approach a
project and also give you some ideas you might not have thought of.
carmen





carmen stuart
Brightwood Aviary
Dawsonville, Ga.
770  889-0353

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Posted by at 03:01 0 comments

Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 

I'll check out the faux tile paneling. Thanks

From: carmen s. <mom2mini@bellsouth.net>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 
I'm not advising, only asking.
Can't plaster be put directly over the existing area, after maybe patching the holes with grid tape, and gradual plastering, ... and then putting up tiles?
There is also a type of faux tile-appearing paneling with a pretty durable finish that comes in 4 by 8 sheets. It is what this old house of ours came with and we did finally remove it and
replace with ceramic tiling.  There was a time when that looked good to me and was easy to clean. HD would cut it to your measurements for about $.50 a cut.
carmen

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On Feb 28, 2012, at 1:27 PM, Cindi Waters wrote:

 

This is definitely an idea. I have a few days to think about this before he gets started. Can I adhere tile to the laminate or pvc? I am going to call HD and see how they sell the laminate and if they cut it at all.

From: Ron Johnson <l0c0l0b0@hotmail.com>
To: doit_yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 9:33 AM
Subject: RE: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 
What I usually do for this situation is get a waterresistant 4x8 sheet - either laminant in the countertop area or plastic (PVC?) in the paneling area.  Using Loctite on it makes it secure and siliconing the edges seals the ede and hides any mistakes you might make in cutting.
 
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: clean_boost@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:02:06 +0000
Subject: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 
The drywall behind the sink is completely ruined. It has holes in it and needs to be fixed. There is no backsplash there. I called in the painter, and he does drywall, but he said that what he wanted to do is first replace the piece of drywall that is bashed in behind the sink (it's about 3'wide x 10" high). Then he wants to put in a finished piece of particle board finished with formica on top of that and put caulking all around the base so there are no leaks. I'm not so sure that this will work.






carmen stuart
Brightwood Aviary
http://brightwoodaviary.com
Dawsonville, Ga.
770  889-0353



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Posted by at 02:47 0 comments

Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 

Yes, I know, thanks for reminder, but I thought I'd ask here first and get a quick answer, if possible.

From: carmen s. <mom2mini@bellsouth.net>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 1:41 PM
Subject: Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 
Cindy, when you want to see how many home projects are done by a
variety of pros and non-pros, just visit U-tube for all their tutorials.
It will give you an idea of all the different ways to approach a
project and also give you some ideas you might not have thought of.
carmen



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Posted by at 02:47 0 comments

Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 

Cindy, when you want to see how many home projects are done by a
variety of pros and non-pros, just visit U-tube for all their tutorials.
It will give you an idea of all the different ways to approach a
project and also give you some ideas you might not have thought of.
carmen

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Posted by at 02:41 0 comments

Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 

I'm not advising, only asking.

Can't plaster be put directly over the existing area, after maybe patching the holes with grid tape, and gradual plastering, ... and then putting up tiles?
There is also a type of faux tile-appearing paneling with a pretty durable finish that comes in 4 by 8 sheets. It is what this old house of ours came with and we did finally remove it and
replace with ceramic tiling.  There was a time when that looked good to me and was easy to clean. HD would cut it to your measurements for about $.50 a cut.
carmen

~~~~
On Feb 28, 2012, at 1:27 PM, Cindi Waters wrote:

 

This is definitely an idea. I have a few days to think about this before he gets started. Can I adhere tile to the laminate or pvc? I am going to call HD and see how they sell the laminate and if they cut it at all.

From: Ron Johnson <l0c0l0b0@hotmail.com>
To: doit_yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 9:33 AM
Subject: RE: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 
What I usually do for this situation is get a waterresistant 4x8 sheet - either laminant in the countertop area or plastic (PVC?) in the paneling area.  Using Loctite on it makes it secure and siliconing the edges seals the ede and hides any mistakes you might make in cutting.
 
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: clean_boost@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:02:06 +0000
Subject: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 
The drywall behind the sink is completely ruined. It has holes in it and needs to be fixed. There is no backsplash there. I called in the painter, and he does drywall, but he said that what he wanted to do is first replace the piece of drywall that is bashed in behind the sink (it's about 3'wide x 10" high). Then he wants to put in a finished piece of particle board finished with formica on top of that and put caulking all around the base so there are no leaks. I'm not so sure that this will work.






carmen stuart
Brightwood Aviary
Dawsonville, Ga.
770  889-0353

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Posted by at 02:38 0 comments

Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 

This is definitely an idea. I have a few days to think about this before he gets started. Can I adhere tile to the laminate or pvc? I am going to call HD and see how they sell the laminate and if they cut it at all.

From: Ron Johnson <l0c0l0b0@hotmail.com>
To: doit_yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 9:33 AM
Subject: RE: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 
What I usually do for this situation is get a waterresistant 4x8 sheet - either laminant in the countertop area or plastic (PVC?) in the paneling area.  Using Loctite on it makes it secure and siliconing the edges seals the ede and hides any mistakes you might make in cutting.
 
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: clean_boost@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:02:06 +0000
Subject: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 
The drywall behind the sink is completely ruined. It has holes in it and needs to be fixed. There is no backsplash there. I called in the painter, and he does drywall, but he said that what he wanted to do is first replace the piece of drywall that is bashed in behind the sink (it's about 3'wide x 10" high). Then he wants to put in a finished piece of particle board finished with formica on top of that and put caulking all around the base so there are no leaks. I'm not so sure that this will work.




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Posted by at 02:27 0 comments

28 February 2012

RE: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 

What I usually do for this situation is get a waterresistant 4x8 sheet - either laminant in the countertop area or plastic (PVC?) in the paneling area.  Using Loctite on it makes it secure and siliconing the edges seals the ede and hides any mistakes you might make in cutting.
 
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: clean_boost@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:02:06 +0000
Subject: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 
The drywall behind the sink is completely ruined. It has holes in it and needs to be fixed. There is no backsplash there. I called in the painter, and he does drywall, but he said that what he wanted to do is first replace the piece of drywall that is bashed in behind the sink (it's about 3'wide x 10" high). Then he wants to put in a finished piece of particle board finished with formica on top of that and put caulking all around the base so there are no leaks. I'm not so sure that this will work.


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Posted by at 22:33 0 comments

Re: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 

Yes, that is what the rest of the counter is made from. And the color of the board they sell at the bigbox store is exacty the same color (whitish) as the countertop they made 40 years ago! The thickness of the board is about 1 inch, but I was hoping to find a thinner board, however, that doesn't seem likely. I looked. The reason I wanted a thinner board was because I wanted to see if I could put up tile there. The sink leaves very little room behind it (about 1/4") once the board is in place. Is there any other type of material that could be placed behind the sink and covering the drywall about 8" high which (1) would take tile, and (2) is thinner than 3/4", and of course, which can be cut to size?
From: Bill Chmelik <Chmelik@earthlink.net>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 8:54 AM
Subject: RE: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 
Particle board with a Formica covering is what most counters were made from,
just make sure that there is no particle board exposed to water, that is how
backsplashes used to be done
ck

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From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of clean_boost
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 9:02 PM
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

The drywall behind the sink is completely ruined. It has holes in it and
needs to be fixed. There is no backsplash there. I called in the painter,
and he does drywall, but he said that what he wanted to do is first replace
the piece of drywall that is bashed in behind the sink (it's about 3'wide x
10" high). Then he wants to put in a finished piece of particle board
finished with formica on top of that and put caulking all around the base so
there are no leaks. I'm not so sure that this will work.

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Posted by at 22:03 0 comments

RE: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

 

Particle board with a Formica covering is what most counters were made from,
just make sure that there is no particle board exposed to water, that is how
backsplashes used to be done
ck

-----Original Message-----
From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of clean_boost
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 9:02 PM
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [DIY] Backsplash by sink

The drywall behind the sink is completely ruined. It has holes in it and
needs to be fixed. There is no backsplash there. I called in the painter,
and he does drywall, but he said that what he wanted to do is first replace
the piece of drywall that is bashed in behind the sink (it's about 3'wide x
10" high). Then he wants to put in a finished piece of particle board
finished with formica on top of that and put caulking all around the base so
there are no leaks. I'm not so sure that this will work.

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