New counter tops

I spent that last couple of weeks doing a little remodeling project.  I removed 6" glass tiles from my counter top and replaced them with 12" ceramic tiles. I also removed the glass tiles that were on the back splash and added a new backer board (3/16 tri ply), and then installed a combination glass and stone tiles with a mesh backing. I used a sticky back installation kit for part of it just so I would know how. I grouted the rest in. The Simple Mat product is from Home Depot and makes the job much easier but a little more expensive. With the addition of a few new appliances the kitchen is nearly finished. All that is left is to install the dishwasher and connect the Refrigerator to the water system. That I will do at the same time I install the dishwasher. But for now this is how it looks.

Note the front narrow strip has only been completed between the Fridge and Range, the rest will be completed once the dishwasher is in place. (Have to remodel the lower cabinet to the left of the sink to fit it in.) The ceramic tile has been sealed to protect it from staining.

I have one other project where I will be laying down Ceramic tiles I will try to be more in depth as to how the process works.

Until next time...

Below are a few pictures of how it turned out. Since this was my first attempt at doing this sort of project I think it turned out fairly well.