You’ve decided to tile your backsplash but, as you’re figuring out how to go about it, you realize you’ve got an electrical outlet right in the middle of the backsplash! 
How on earth do you tile around the outlet and keep the cover plate flush with the tile? Fortunately, with our step-by-step guide, the job just got a lot easier!

​Installing a kitchen backsplash is a simple and attainable DIY tiling project, especially for the first time tile installer. There is little prep, mess is minimal and cost is low; the result, however, is monumental!
Since most DIY backsplash tiling is done as part of a renovation, there is some prep work required, but there are some tips and tricks to make it easier. If you have an existing, outdated tiled backsplash, you may even be able to tile directly over top of the old tiles, to save on tear-out and hassle! Keep reading for some handy tips to make sure your first tiling job turns out right.