Backsplash - Just Do It!!
As an intermediate DIYer, I had no fear in gutting our kitchen and hanging cabinets. What did scare me? The backsplash! I had never done one before. I watched a lot of YouTube videos, talked with friends and box store "experts", but even after the cabinets and counter were installed, I procrastinated on installing the backsplash. After a lot of pre-planning, I jumped in with both feet. Using the Rigid LevelMax Lippage Reduction System, I was amazed how quickly and easily the tile went up. The next day, I removed the Rigid system and mixed my grout. I know according to the instructions and videos what the consistency of the grout should be but I still was holding my breath as I started to spread it across the tile. It was a little "messy" for me but I had protected the new quartz countertops and face of the base cabinets. After about a week, I sealed the grout. All I can say is that if you are like I was, don't fear the backsplash. I think it turned out beautiful.
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