Required Tools for this Project
Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration.
Tile saw,
Margin trowel,
Drill,
Honing stone
Required Materials for this Project
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here's a list.
- 25 lb. thinset mortar
- 5 lb. unsanded grout
- Qt. of granite sealer
- Denshield or cement board
- ¾-in. plywood underlayment
- 1 x 4 and 2 x 4 for blocking
- 1 x 3 backsplash trim
- Fiberglass mesh tape
- Color-matching caulk
- 1 lb. of 1-in. roofing nails
- 1 lb. of 2-in. drywall screws
