BACKSPLASH INSTALLATION:
SUBWAY TILE

Duration: 6.5 hours, includes 45 min. lunch break

Age Requirement: Must be 15+

Prerequisite: Completion of our Tile & Grout Basics workshop is required before enrolling in this course.

Dress Code: Closed-toe shoes required. Comfortable, well-fitted clothing that you won't mind getting dirty. No loose jewelry. Longer hair should be pulled back in a ponytail or ball cap.

What's Included: Materials + PPE + Build Your Own Hot Dog Bar Lunch

One person per registration. Each participant must register individually to complete their own liability waiver. Registrations cannot be combined.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

HOW TO MEASURE FOR SQUARE FOOTAGE
PLANNING YOUR LAYOUT
HOW TO USE TROWELS
CUTTING TILE
BRINGING OUTLETS / SWITCHES TO FIRST SURFACE
MIXING THINSET
MIXING GROUT
TILE INSTALLATION
GROUTING
AVOIDING COMMON MISTAKES

$245

Workshop Description

Ready to give your kitchen or bathroom a fresh new look? Tiling a kitchen backsplash is probably one of the easier tile projects that a novice DIYer can do. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to install a classic subway tile backsplash from start to finish. Whether you're tackling a weekend DIY project or just want to build confidence before hiring a contractor, this class will walk you through each step of the process using real tools and materials.

What's Covered

How to measure the square footage of the space
How to plan your layout
How to use trowels, and tile cutters
How to bring outlets/switches to first surface
Proper techniques for mixing and applying thinset
How to measure and cut tile
Grouting, sealing, and finishing touches for a professional look
Troubleshooting common mistakes and tips for success

Led by licensed, experienced contractors, this workshop offers a blend of demonstration and hands-on learning using real materials and professional-grade equipment.

DO-IT-YOURSELF
AND SAVE!

Having a professional install a 30 sq ft subway tile kitchen backsplash typically costs around $1,800 in Northern Virginia.

That includes tile setting, outlet cutouts, grouting, and finishing — a small project with a big price tag.

Learn how to do it yourself for a fraction of that cost in our Tile & Grout Basics Workshop, and gain the confidence to handle your own backsplash projects like a pro.

Next Available Workshop:

$245