aemeijers wrote:
"Percival P. Cassidy" wrote in message
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We are thinking of installing ceramic tiles on the wall between the
integral backsplash and the underside of the wall cabinets when we redo
our kitchen. The wall is done with regular sheetrock (not greenboard). Is
this a good base for ceramic tiles, or should we rip that section out and
install tile backer board?


Depends how sloppy a cook you are. Near stove and sink, I'd want backer
board or at least greenboard. 4 feet away where it never gets wet or steamy,
vanilla sheetrock is probably fine.

But having said that- if you are replacing cabinets and counter as part of
the rehab, consider not doing normal 4" backsplash, and just having a
field-applied matching material to cover upper cabinet to counter wall
surface. You have to keep the lower joint well sealed, but a smooth panel is
easier to keep clean than multiple grout cracks.

aem sends...


One of the best ideas I have ever had (IMO) came from wanting to cover
up our ugly, worn metal tiles behind cooktop and not have to tear out
the wall. We glued a plain laminate over the metal tile, then got
textured glass, smoothe side out, over the lam. Any color can be used,
the glass is tempered, and it is a cinch to clean. Spatters don't show
because of the texture (and I don't look ) No way am I ever going to
clean spaghetti sauce from grout ) Got grout in two baths - that is
enough for me. The whole area cost us about $80, and when I tire of it,
all that holds up the glass is silicone caulk all way around.