The wall over the sink in the most used downstairs bathroom was always getting splattered. So we decided a backsplash would solve all the problems, but when I priced them they were going to cost more than I could spend so I went on Youtube to see if I could find a DIY alternative that was within the family budget and I found this terrific backsplash made from gemstones I could buy at The Dollar Store. I was so excited, I showed my husband and he loved the idea and he immediately flew over to Home Depot to get the grout and caulk and I ran over to The Dollar Store to get a few bags of the gemstones and we met back up at the house and we were good to go.

Materials:

• Gemstones
• Grout (your mix will be 1 cup of grout powder to 1/2 cup water, mixed)
• Mastic Pre Made Tile Adhesive
• Caulk
• Painter’s Tape
• A Large Sponge
• A Trowel

Directions:

First, you draw out the area where you want your backsplash to be.

Then you apply small amounts of Mastic Tile Adhesive in small areas at a time with a fine tooth trowel then stick on your gems side by side.

Then grout over the entire surface.

Then when grout is dry, sponge off with warm water.

Then pull away your painter’s tape and caulk the join.

DIY Gemstone Backsplash looks amazing, it was a real nice upgrade to our home and it was so cheap using a few products from Home Depot and The Dollar Store.

Dollar Store Gemstone Backsplash