Installing a kitchen backsplash is an easy way to add personality to your kitchen and make it feel new again. The process of installing one, however, can be tricky if you don't know what you're doing. This blog post will walk you through the step-by-step process of how to install a kitchen backsplash so that you can get started today!

-Pick out your backsplash tile. Make sure that you have a large enough space for the border around it to go all the way up and over, or else you'll end up shortening the first line of tiles so they don't show at the bottom. If this is something that might happen to you, make sure to measure the width and height of the area before you go too far into the installation process, or else there's no turning back.

-Layout your tiles according to how they'll be arranged on the wall. Start with a row that runs from one side of the area in question to another and then work up until you have all three tiers (or rows) complete. This is just a way of getting an idea of how the tiles will flow together.

-If this is a kitchen, make sure to plan as well for the width and height of your cabinets. Your backsplash may need to go higher than you might have anticipated if you want it to cover everything up at eye level (especially with tall upper cabinets).

-Work on the countertop to make sure every tile is level. You can make a straightedge out of some spare wood (or metal if you don't have any).

-Measure the area where your backsplash will be going and then divide that number in half to figure out how many tiles it'll take for each tier. That includes both sides so double the total amount, which will give you the exact amount of tiles you need to buy.

-Use a level and pencil to mark the mounting position for each tile on the wall, then measure from there back up to the ceiling. You want an equal distance in between so your rows are uniform (about 16 inches or 40 centimeters).

-Assemble some form of straight edge if you can't quite understand the level and pencil trick.

-Now that you have your measurements, find the center of a wall and mark it with some painter's tape (or anything else). You want to start installing tiles from this point so make sure you leave enough space on each side for one more row in order to get all the way around. If there are any short walls that you might not install tile properly, you can place a row of tiles at the top and bottom only.

-Now you need to figure out how many tiles will be needed for each section so you have enough leftover in case of any break during installation or if your measurements were slightly off. To stay on the safe side, it is better to buy 10% more tiles than you need.