Countertops & Backsplashes

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White subway tile being set in combed thinset on a kitchen wall with spacers, a trowel, and a level on the counter

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Tile a Subway Tile Backsplash in a Weekend

A weekend DIY guide to tiling a kitchen subway tile backsplash: layout, thinset, cutting, grouting, and caulking — with beginner-friendly techniques.