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Glass tile for kitchen backsplash

13 years ago

We are remodeling our kitchen and have chosen the lighter gray Blue Pearl Granite for countertops. The cabinets are a warm maple with dark wash over them. I am looking for some ideas for a glass tile backsplash. I like the Oceanside "Fleet Blue" iridescent and non-iridescent, maybe mixed with Iridescent "Oxygen." However, the Oceanside may be over my budget. Does anyone know of a more reasonably priced tile that would match these choices, or have any great ideas for a glass tile backsplash with my Blue Pearl granite?
Thanks!

Comments (6)

  • 13 years ago

    I used oceanside glass and sometimes on their clearance site they have enough tile for a back splash. I was able to get all my pencils from the outlet and just ordered the field tile. It was about $30 a sheet or $33 a sheet depending on 1" squares or hexagons.

    Also, I did the beach blonde mix, and it turned out pretty good.
    Their standard blends might be cheaper than a custom blend.

  • 13 years ago

    Please let us know what your budget is in $/sf so we don't show you options that are out of range.

    Oceanside Fleet Blue is a nice looking tile, but not unique in any way. Every glass tile manufacturer has something similar, and I'm sure you can find the look you want in a budget friendly option.

    I get why you want to use iridescent glass but I would avoid mixing blues or adding white tiles. A more uniform color scheme might be a better choice for you given the complexity of your lovely stone.

    {{!gwi}}

  • 13 years ago

    Thanks for your help as I am not a decorator and want a beautiful backsplash for my new kitchen! I have 35 sq ft that I need to purchase and install and I think i would like to stay below $35/sq ft. And after playing with tile mixes at the store yesterday, I agree with not mixing too much or adding whites. The Oceanside Fleet Blue really is beautiful with our granite and I think I like the third picture posted above. Can you please let me know a website to take a look? I don't want to match or compete iwth the blue "pop" in the granite but the darker blue seemed to pull it out, rather than compete with it. Any more help is greatly appreciated! Also, any ideas for pendant lighting over our beautiful granite bar? Thanks again!

  • 13 years ago

    All three were from Glass Tile Oasis and you can find the third one (my favorite too) at the link below. I like the circles with this stone as it really highlights the flecks. You may want to use a light reflecting epoxy grout with this tile as well. Here is another, darker blue oval to consider as well. Good luck!

    Here is a link that might be useful: Glass

  • 13 years ago

    The darker blue oval isn't coming through for me - would you mind sending the link? I'm def going to order some samples of these - I like them and they are less pricey. Thanks very much again!

  • 13 years ago

    For the third one down, also check out HD and Lowes. I've seen a very similar blend very reasonably priced in one of them, but I don't remember which. Probably Lowes, since they have more glass tile.