Which should I place first: splash back or cooktop.
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on
February 1st, 2009
We are renovating our kitchen (DIY style) and we are not sure whether to place splash back (kitchen tiles) or cook top first. We need some expert advice with reliable and valid sources. Thank you 
John says:
I really do not think it matters but I would go with the back splash first
February 1st, 2009 at 11:47 am
ya472 says:
What do you mean by cook top .
If the cook top is not against the wall, then it won’t really matter which you install first.
However, if it was me, I would install the tiles and grout them before installing the stove top, Then again, if you need to use the stove, install it first and cover it while tiling.(if there is room to grout)
February 1st, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Big John says:
Always counter top first then back splash tiles, and leave an 1/8 inch gap between the counter top and bottom edge of your back splash, do not grout this gap use a high grade clear silicone to fill that gap after your grout has dried. If you gout it to the counter it will crack and chip out over time. silicone will not.
February 1st, 2009 at 12:56 pm
raw says:
If you are referring to your cooker then you would do the splash back first, but if you mean a worktop for on top of your kitchen cupboards then you would fit that first and then the splash back and seal the join with silicone sealant
February 1st, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Chey Buff says:
You should put the counter on first,then the back splash. If something splashes on the back splash it will run down onto the counter. If you put the back plash on first the counter would but up to the splash and what might run off the back splash might go behind the counter tile or under them. The grout is best laid in the field and the joint between the wall and the counter should be caulked. You do this so any movement in the house and/or the cabinets is flexible so the tiles won’t break or crack. Have fun, the finished project done right will be there for many years.
February 1st, 2009 at 2:22 pm
frank m says:
Place the cooktop to make sure it fits properly and there is room for the tiles. Remove the cooktop and do the backsplash. This will keep you from getting unwanted mess on the cooktop that can be most difficult to remove and may also cause damage to the cooktop. After the backsplash tiles are 100% complete reinstall the cooktop.
February 1st, 2009 at 3:18 pm