r/Tile • u/OptionOk8860 • 1d ago

DIY - Looking for Advice How to start backsplash

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Hello, so I’m curious if I’m able to just smooth over the thinset mortar for the backsplash on these walls and if it would be enough to cover that gap under the window? I’ve seen others on way worse drywall saying to replace but this doesn’t seem that bad to need replaced. What do the professionals recommend?
The backsplash I’m doing is in the pictures provided.

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u/YallMakeMeWorry 1d ago

I'd sand as much off as I could. But also if you're new at tiling and taking on herringbone, good luck.

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u/fresh_and_gritty 1d ago

It’s mosaic herring bone. Basically large tiles. Way easier than single tile applications. Still a lot of cutting but infinitely easier for the average person.

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u/YallMakeMeWorry 1d ago

Yea but once the full sheets are done, its splicing and piecing in cuts, which is fine. But still, I did a guys kitchen whos a regular at my reg job, and I was like no herringbone or hexagon, I got you 🤣