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I want to cut down some great colored Tarkett VCTiles into smaller rectangles (think subway tile) and apply them as a retro 50′s type backsplash in my kitchen. They will get very little water contact so I’m not worried about that and I plan to coat and polish them to a shiny finish. This is [...]

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Glass, typically opaque glass, is one of the materials used for creating mosaics. Learn more about creating mosaics using different types of glass and materials in this free decorative art instructional video. Expert: Gale Gassiot Bio: Gale Gassiot makes her own organic compost or “gardener’s black gold.” Other Related Mosaic Sites

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I have outdated ceramic tile on a kitchen wall and would like to bond the new tile to the old. Is there an adhesive that works? I tried silicone caulk on a few test pieces and it sems to have bonded extremely well but I don’t want to make a mistake. The countertop is removed [...]

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So when you’re standing at our kitchen sink and looking at the wood trim around the window…..that wood trim sets flush with the wall (which would be the backsplash) underneath the cabinets. In newer homes this wood trim should normaly stand out about 1/4 of an inch or so and the wall would be set [...]

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I was wondering if anyone has backsplashed first and then installed countertop up to the backsplash? It would be easier for me to do it this way so then I wouldn’t have to cut any glass tiles. I could just put the excess behind the countertop and then caulk where the tile meets the countertop. [...]

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An expert shares ideas for creating mosaic tile projects, plus gives tips for choosing the right colors and making use of negative space, in this free mosaic glass art instructional video. Expert: Gale Gassiot Bio: Gale Gassiot makes her own organic compost or “gardener’s black gold.” Other Related Mosaic Sites

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An expert shows how to transfer a mosaic tile design pattern onto backing material, and explains how to use carbon paper, in this free mosaic glass art instructional video. Expert: Gale Gassiot Bio: Gale Gassiot makes her own organic compost or “gardener’s black gold.” Other Related Mosaic Sites

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I am installing a backsplash in my kitchen, and I have chosen to insert accent tiles along with the regular tiles. The accent tiles are pretty pricey ( for a single 4×4 inch piece). I am wondering how many accent tiles would look appropriate for my kitchen http://ca.360.yahoo.com/patelh9 (photo of kitchen on top right of [...]

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Hi — I would like to put some ceramic tile above a backsplash behind my stove. This would be the area above th formica backsplash, beneath the kitchen hood and underneath the adjoining cabinents. My thought is to lay the tile directly on the wall – which is a combinations of plaster, and built up [...]

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I’m a thirty-year-old single guy. I like dogs, the outdoors, my Jeep Wrangler, autumn, good wine, travel, photography… I’m trying to integrate my "likes" into my home. I have painted my living/dining room two colors of khaki, and a chalkboard-green wall. I have a brown leather couch, and walnut tables and bookcases. I’ve also remodeled [...]

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So when you’re standing at our kitchen sink and looking at the wood trim around the window…..that wood trim sets flush with the wall (which would be the backsplash) underneath the cabinets. In newer homes this wood trim should normaly stand out about 1/4 of an inch or so and the wall would be set [...]

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