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07-04-05, 01:36 PM

9ofHearts

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OK. i am going to be installing a tile backsplash. all i need to know is what i should do to prep the original surface for tile. it is just painted, orange pell textured, drywall. i will be using roughly a 6" sq. tile.

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07-05-05, 09:10 AM

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If the surface is in good shape you don't have to do much. Thin set morter bonds really well.

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