Ending backsplash on open wall?

Sometimes the open wall design works best, especially if it’s part of an unfinished basement or an unfinished portion of an existing room. The unfinished look helps to keep the space from feeling overly finished and can provide a place for storage or even an area for a workspace.

Ending backsplash on open wall mortar?

If your open wall backsplash is attached to the wall with mortar, you need to remove all of the old mortar. If the old mortar is attached to the backerboard, you will need to cut the backerboard away from the wall, exposing the studs. Then, you can remove the remaining mortar and start the installation process again, this time adding backerboard to the wall.

Ending backsplash on open wall plasterboard?

A popular option for finishing the backsplash area is to install wallboard over the existing drywall. It’s a quick and easy way to cover up the old drywall and new tiles and gives the look of a seamless transition. However, it does make it a little trickier to install the tiles. If you opt to do this, you’ll need to cut the drywall to fit perfectly over the existing tiles.

Ending backsplash on open wall plaster?

If you’re choosing to end your backsplash on open wall plaster, you should first measure the wall all the way around. You should also know the finished height of the backsplash. After that, you’ll need to figure out how much of the gap you want between the wall and the tile. You can either use the open wall as a guide to cut the tile to fit or hire a professional tile cutter.

Ending backsplash on open wall mortar board?

For a seamless look, you can also use a small wall-mounted mortar board at the top of the wall, but this is a popular way to terminate the finish on open wall because it’s so clean and even. You can either choose to use a thin, flat stone finish on the board or, for a bit more of a chunky look, stone tiles.