Tile Backsplash

I did the glass tile thing in our trailer,, used the very thin glass tile from Home Depot. I used unsanded grout, sanded would scratch the glass tile.
Here is the link
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/27144884.cfm

You want to make sure your surface to-be-tiled is as inert and clean as possible. This means not a lot of flex and clean up the bacon grease. If the existing paneling has a lot of flex, you should think about adding a tile backer board before tiling. Most RV's don't need it.
If using a glass, stone, or vitreous tile, an organic tile mastic is the best. Larger tiles (6" X 6" or bigger) are probably best to set with a cement based thin-set. For anything under 1/4" grout space on walls, an unsanded grout is used. Most of them come premixed with a polymer additive but a liquid latex additive can be used, also.
I've done a bit of tile setting in RV's and it is a good modification for certain areas. My rig has a tile entry and a tile heater surround. I chose to use sheet copper for the stove backsplash because I had some on hand.





Good luck with your project!

I prefer 1/8" or 3/16" joints when doing back splashes. Because the joints are narrow, I use unsanded grout. I tried the sanded grout caulk in the corners where 2 edges meet but doesn't seem to work as well and just using grout for the corners.

The mod by redkote67 in the link posted above is the way to go IMO if you like that look. Thinking about it myself someday down the road. Plastic, looks like tile, and is cut with scissors. Peel and stick.

Try looking up "Smart Tiles". I just put them in our Bighorn. Quick,easy and look good.

We used a 'peel and stick' vinyl product simulating glass tiles. Available at any box store Lowes, Home Depot etc. they are about a 9"x9" sheet with interlocking patterns so that seams are invisible after installation.
Advantages: lightweight, easy to clean, no cracking, easy to install (no mastic grout etc)
Disadvantages: not real tiles, you have to look closely to see the difference.

Beverley&Ken

When trailer was new we just put up clear plexiglass panels around the stove and sink to keep grease and water off the walls. Just wipe them down with a rag and cleaner from time to time.

I did my dads In one of his motorhomes he had.I used a antifracture membrane on the wall first.
Then used superflex mortar and did 1/4 grout joints with expoxy grout
Never had a issue

I will be adding a clear acrylic backsplash all around our stove to protect the walls from splatters and grease. Thought about the glass tile also but didn't want the weight or to change the wallpaper / border look.

pnordan wrote:
Thanks, I did the back splash in my house and used the mastic but I am not sure about the grout. I will make SURE I GET THE ONE WITH AN ADDITIVE.

Thanks again!

Google, "Sanded Ceramic Tile Caulk" good to use when movement will occur all the flexibility you need.