DIY Blue Glass Countertop

Whether you're remodeling your kitchen or bathroom, re-tiling the countertop will give the room a fresh look. The countertop generally makes up a large amount of the space in a kitchen or bathroom and is very visible, so it can easily transform the look of the space. Give the space a modern, tranquil look by covering the countertops with blue glass tile. Create a striking look and save a few bucks by doing the job yourself.

Thin-set mortar
Notched trowel
Tile spacers
Measuring tape
Fine-tip marker
Wet tile saw
Waterproof grout
Grout float
Sponge

Instructions

- 1
  Lay thin-set mortar on the surface of the countertop with a notched trowel. Apply a thin layer, about 1/2-inch thick. Smooth out the surface of the mortar with the smooth side of the trowel. Begin at the front edge of the countertop and work in small 2-foot sections to avoid having the thin-set dry before setting the tiles in place.
- 2
  Set tiles onto the thin-set. Start near the edge of the countertop and work your way back. Set tile spacers on the sides of the tiles after setting them in place.
- 3
  Apply more mortar to the surface of the countertop, as needed.
- 4
  Measure the spaces where full tiles won't fit with a measuring tape. Transfer the measurement to the tile, using a fine-tip marker to mark the measurement. Cut the tile with a wet tile saw over the marker.
- 5
  Remove the spacers from between the tiles. Allow the tile to set for 12 to 24 hours once all off the tiles have been laid.
- 6
  Apply waterproof grout over the surface of the tile with a grout floater. Work the grout into the spaces between the tiles. Wipe off the tile floater and run it over the surface of the tile to remove excess grout.
- 7
  Wipe down the surface of the tile with a wet sponge before the grout hardens to remove and clean the grout from the surface of the tile.

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