DIY Projects & Crafts DIY Home Projects Hand-Painted Tile Backsplash Looking for the perfect tile pattern? Make your own! Install a kitchen backplash that showcases your own handbrushed designs. By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 30, 2016 Photo: RYAN LIEBE If this is your first kitchen backsplash project, check our guide on Choosing a Kitchen Backsplash: 10 Things You Need to Know. What You'll Need Materials US Ceramic wall tiles, 4¼" by 4¼", $13 for 10 sq. ft., homedepot.com Dishwashing liquid Cotton balls Rubbing alcohol Craft paint and paintbrush (Martha Stewart Crafts multisurface acrylic craft paint, in Beetle Black, $2.50 for 2 oz.; and 5-piece detailing-brush set, $10, plaidonline.com) Tile-setting mat (Custom Building Products SimpleMat, 10 sq. ft., $22, homedepot.com) Instructions Determine how many tiles you need for your backsplash. Wash each tile surface with dishwashing liquid; dry with a towel. Wipe each with a cotton ball dipped in rubbing alcohol; let dry. Brush paint on tiles in desired patterns or lines; let dry 1 hour. Arrange tiles on a baking sheet and place in a cool oven; set temperature to 350° and bake 30 minutes. Turn heat off and let tiles cool completely in oven. Let rest at least 72 hours. Follow manufacturer's directions for mat. Adhere tiles tightly, without grout (which can damage painted surface of tiles). Tiles can be cleaned with gentle cleaner; never scratch or rub them. Originally appeared: MARTHA STEWART