Full Introduction to Tiling Kitchen Backsplash (Metro + Diamond)

Build your DIY confidence through a complete, beginner-friendly kitchen backsplash tiling experience. This hands-on workshop introduces participants to both classic metro-style subway tiles and more decorative diamond-pattern layouts.

Location: Irving, Texas
Entry Requirements: None
Duration: 4 Days (Weekday Intensive or Two Weekends)​

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What You'll Learn

Tools and Materials
Become familiar with the tools and materials commonly used for a kitchen backsplash project, including tile cutters, wet saws, notched trowels, spacers, grout floats, adhesives and cleaning tools. Learn what each item is used for and how to prepare your workspace before starting.

Layout and Surface Preparation
Learn how to assess and prepare the wall surface before tiling. Practice measuring the space, planning your layout and centering the pattern to help create balanced lines, consistent spacing and a neat overall appearance.

Applying Adhesive and Setting Tiles
Practice spreading adhesive evenly using a notched trowel and placing tiles step by step. Learn how to use spacers, check alignment and make adjustments as you work to help keep your backsplash level and evenly spaced.

Grouting and Finishing
Learn how to apply grout evenly, clean the tile surface and complete the final finishing touches. Explore suitable approaches for sealing and protecting your backsplash where appropriate, helping you achieve a neat and polished result.

Course Outcome

Confidence with Tiling Tools
Build familiarity with tile cutters, wet saws, notched trowels, spacers and grout floats through supervised hands-on practice.

Understanding Layout and Pattern Planning
Learn how to measure, center and plan both metro-style and diamond-pattern backsplash layouts for a neat, balanced appearance.

Improved Cutting and Fitting Skills
Practice making accurate cuts for edges, corners and outlets while learning how to fit tiles neatly within your chosen layout.

Confidence to Approach Your Own Project
Gain a clearer understanding of the full backsplash-tiling process, from preparation and tile setting to grouting and finishing, so you can approach a personal home-improvement project with greater confidence.

ASBC provides avocational and recreational workshop experiences for personal development, team engagement, and hands-on participation. Programs are not designed to prepare participants for employment, licensure, professional certification, or occupational qualification.