How to install ceramic tile in a kitchen?

Okay, the gory details are too numerous to detail here.

Basically, you need: notched trowel for your tile size, grout float, wet saw/tile cutter, tile cleaning sponge, blue painter's tape, Mastic/thiinset, and grout. The grout should be unsanded for gaps between tiles less than 1/8". For gaps 1/8" or greater, use sanded grout.

Thinset works well but is a pain in the b*tt to mix and has a short working time. I recommend you use Mastic or a similar product.

You will have to remove all outlet and light switch wall plates as well as loosening the screws on all outlets and switches so you can install the tile underneath them. Otherwise, your switches and outlets will be recessed behind the wall plates and will look terrible. Of course, remove power at your fuse panel/breaker panel to each switch and outlet you work on before you do any of this.

You will need to rough up your wall so that it has a good "tooth" for the Mastic to adhere to. I recommend either 60 grit sandpaper or a wire wheel in a drill. Rough it up in a horizontal direction. This will reduce the chance of tile "droop" (sliding down) after installation.

Mark the boundaries of your backsplash with blue painter's tape to prevent Excess Mastic/grout from getting onto the painted part of your wall. Do a dry layout first, of your backsplash to check its look before you put it up. Now's the time to make any last-minute changes.

Work from the bottom up. Use spacers between tiles. Cut tiles to fit around outlets, switches, and any other wall obstructions. Clean up any excess Mastic from between tiles, otherwise there won't be room for the grout. Let dry 24 hours before grouting.

Use the float for grouting. Push the grout into the spaces between tiles. Don't worry about getting grout on the tiles. This will be cleaned up. Wait about fifteen minutes, then with a damp, clean sponge, wipe away the excess grout. That's about it.

Check with other tile professionals and get their tips and advice as well.

Create a cement base of top one to 2 inches prime for the cupboard first. The intensity (or width) of the bottom will have to be approximately 2 inches shorter than the cupboard. Then lay the ceramic tiles. Then constructed the cupboard with the counter best with reference to the dishwasher's top. Be certain to hold further tiles for long run use, like when you or long run proprietor could wish to eliminate the cupboard and base.

You can put tile board over your drywall, then use mastic and spacers to set the tile on your wall. Look it up online, and you'll figure out how. I've done all this without any experience, but I am hyper-intelligent, so good luck.

you will need a tile saw maybe from Chicago freight.

no way you can learn from these idiots. get a book at the library or hire someone.