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How to Work With Ceramic Blacksplash
Preparation
- 1). Unscrew all electrical outlet covers in the areas where tile is to be installed. Take off the screws that hold the outlets to the wall, too. Set all covers and corresponding screws aside in a safe place away from the work area. With dry hands, gently pull each outlet a few inches away from the wall. A bit of electrical wiring may be slightly exposed. Never grasp both sides of an outlet at the same time, because you will get shocked. Instead, hold onto either the top or bottom metal plate that extends from the outlet where the screw holes are located.
- 2). Mark the boundaries of the backsplash. Draw pencil lines from the bottom corners of your upper cabinets to the surface of your countertop, using a small level for accuracy.
- 3). Attach newspaper or a drop cloth to your countertop using painter's tape to protect the surface's finish.