A New Home- Kitchen

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Using these huge tiles for my kitchen backsplash was one of the best cost saving design elements in my house. Slabs of stone can cost thousands, but with this method I used seven 24”x48” tiles costing under $500. They were installed on cement board like any other tile install, with 1/16 spacers so the grout lines are really small. I laid out the tiles beforehand to match up the pattern as close as possible. The outlet holes were cut with a 3” diamond tile blade, because the pieces are so big ...
Hannah Joyce | Home Design & DIY on Instagram: "One of the best decision I made for our kitchen remodel was using 24x48” tile as the backsplash, giving it the high end slab look for under $500! Recommendations for Install: - Install tiles as close together as possible, and choose a grout color same as the tile color to make the seams virtually invisible - Use a 3” diamond tile blade to cut the outlet holes - Line up the tiles in advance of install to match the veins between pieces. You can always buy extra pieces and return them In this kitchen I used Rialto Grand 24x48 tile from @flooranddecor. I used 7 tiles total and it cost under $500! Comment “tile” for a link to my top picks for large format tile! . . . #fixerupper #fixerupperinspired #fixerupperstyle #homerenovation #renovation