Fixing a Crumbling Backsplash
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We all know I’m not a professional contractor or tradeswoman, but when I do a project, I spend hours researching and learning from professionals. I watch videos, read blog posts, and devour tutorials to ensure I can tackle each task to the best of my ability. Over the years, I’ve completed several tiling projects, each improving my skills, though I’m far from an expert!
My First Tiling Project
In 2018, in our old condo, Finn and I ambitiously decided to gut our entire bathroom and tile it ourselves. We installed marble basketweave floor tiles and subway tiles on the walls and shower.
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