Steal my step-by-step kitchen backsplash process 👇

I never liked my kitchen backsplash, so this is what I’m doing about it!

1. Clean Backsplash

Dust, grime, grease? Gross. Cut the krud with your go-to strong cleaner. Some people choose to use TSP for this part of the project, but I went with Simply Green.

2. Scuff Sand

Backsplashes are often very shiny. That shininess makes it difficult for paint or primer to adhere to it, so you want to try to scuff it up a little bit with 120 grit sandpaper. I used my orbital sander as it made the process go a lot faster and it wouldn’t make my arm sore for days.

3. Remove Any Silicone Caulk

If you have silicone caulk touching your backsplash that you want to paint, remove it, because paint doesn’t adhere to silicone caulk. You’ll replace this caulk at the very end of your project.

4. Prime

I went with @kilzbrand primer, and applied 2 coats. I used a foam roller and a brush, and the combination of the two worked perfectly. Just keep an eye out for any little drips.

5. Paint

I used an Oops paint from Home Depot that I got for $10. It is a lovely shade of white in Behr Marquee, satin finish. I applied two coats of paint to make sure all the primer was fully covered. This will be the color of the grout and some or all of the tiles.

6. Seal

Use a water based polyurethane or clear paint to seal your backsplash to protect it from wear.

Up next??

I might want to try to add a very slight, subtle variation to each individual tile. It’ll be time consuming, but it could be worth it.

Would you ever try painting your kitchen backsplash?

Save for yourself and share this with someone who’s backsplash needs a major upgrade!

Follow along for Part 2, and stay tuned into my stories to help me decide what is next.

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