Looking for advice:
Wife has a new microwave on the way that is 2" taller than the one installed when the house was new. I have since installed a glazed porcelain tile backsplash (3/8" thick tiles) using thin-set as the adhesive. So, I am left with two choices:
Option 1 is to cut and remove the tiles in the area shown in the picture outlined in blue tape.
Option 2, Install backer board in the area above the tile to level the wall,
If I go with option 1, I would like advice on the best tool to use to cut the tiles. I have a 4" grinder, and a small dremel hand tool. I realize using a diamond blade on either of these will generate tons of dust, so am aware of that ramification. Will a multi-tool with a diamond blade do a better job with less dust thrown around? This is not typical soft wall tile. This is 3/8" thick glazed porcelain floor tile. I am open to a new tool if the benefits are substantial.
If I go with option 2, I will still have to drill through the tile to install the lag and toggle bolts. This is a heavy convection/microwave, so the instructions require at least one lag bolt into a wall stud and both ends of the bracket secured either with lag into stud or toggle bolt. Option 2 would also require leveling the upper part of the wall to match the tiled area (approx 1/2" thickness, so for that I was contemplating using cement backer board to provide better heat resistance than plywood would offer, although an additional layer of 1/2" drywall may also be an option.
Looking for opinions, experience with the grinder or multi tool, as well as recommendations on brand. (Festool is not an option due to costing more than paying some to do the work),
Thanks for looking and any advice you can offer
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Wife has a new microwave on the way that is 2" taller than the one installed when the house was new. I have since installed a glazed porcelain tile backsplash (3/8" thick tiles) using thin-set as the adhesive. So, I am left with two choices:
Option 1 is to cut and remove the tiles in the area shown in the picture outlined in blue tape.
Option 2, Install backer board in the area above the tile to level the wall,
If I go with option 1, I would like advice on the best tool to use to cut the tiles. I have a 4" grinder, and a small dremel hand tool. I realize using a diamond blade on either of these will generate tons of dust, so am aware of that ramification. Will a multi-tool with a diamond blade do a better job with less dust thrown around? This is not typical soft wall tile. This is 3/8" thick glazed porcelain floor tile. I am open to a new tool if the benefits are substantial.
If I go with option 2, I will still have to drill through the tile to install the lag and toggle bolts. This is a heavy convection/microwave, so the instructions require at least one lag bolt into a wall stud and both ends of the bracket secured either with lag into stud or toggle bolt. Option 2 would also require leveling the upper part of the wall to match the tiled area (approx 1/2" thickness, so for that I was contemplating using cement backer board to provide better heat resistance than plywood would offer, although an additional layer of 1/2" drywall may also be an option.
Looking for opinions, experience with the grinder or multi tool, as well as recommendations on brand. (Festool is not an option due to costing more than paying some to do the work),
Thanks for looking and any advice you can offer
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