Advice for a Tile Backsplash

Q: Hey Carpenter Mark, we recently had new kitchen cabinets and counters installed and I’m tossing around the idea of doing the tile backsplash myself. What level of difficulty would you rate this job? Things to look out for, tips, etc.? We’re going with a 2″x4″ tile on 12″x12″ mesh-backed sheets.
-Dave, Massachusetts

A: Hey, Tile Dave. A tile backsplash is certainly a doable project I’d rate as a 5 out of 10, but there are some sticking points where things can get away from you if you’re not prepped. So here’s a semi-organized version of what pours through my mind when you say tile backsplash:

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Mark
A licensed contractor, tool expert, wood and outdoor enthusiast, and elite Spartan Race competitor, he writes about home improvement and tools for national magazines and websites, and teaches hands-on clinics for other remodeling professionals. Check out his book, The Carpenter's Notebook.

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