There are instructions on how to post pictures in the READ ME thread that we keep on the first page of topics (though it sometimes slips).

There are a couple of types of pebble backsplashes: Some are little river rocks that are sorted for size and color and glued to a netting to make them easier to install. Some people use the loose version and fit them themselves. There are also flat slices of the pebbles which give you the shape and color, while maintaining a plane surface. And some are ceramic tiles made to look like pebbles.

With any kind of pebbles you're going to have more grout than with other kinds of tile. Some people hate grout.

With the rounded, real pebbles there's a lot more cleaning to be done to get into all the nooks and crannies. So, how messy does your kitchen get? How dusty?

What other kind of review/feedback do you want? They're pretty!

I think this is a great look! I would like to do something like this eventually in my shower. If you posted a link to the specific product you were thinking of or a website that had similar products, people might be able to weigh in more easily.

I have a river rock bathmat in my bathroom like the one in the link below. I love how it feels on my feet and I've gotten many complements from guests. However, it does get dusty and dirty between the rocks and there is no easy way to clean in between them.

In a grouted backsplash, you wouldn't have such deep gaps between the stones, but three dimensional rocks would cause greater difficulties in cleaning, as plllog mentioned. If I was considering them for a backsplash, I'd want to run my hand over them before purchasing to see how three dimensional they were.

Also, I use some microfiber cloths in my kitchen and they catch on anything that is not smooth. I can't use them to dry out my rough stoneware, for example. They would definitely not be happy trying to wipe off rough stones or stones with a lot of sanded grout in between them. So, if it was me, I'd have to have a different solution for cleaning the backsplash. Not a big deal, but something else to think about.

Good luck and I'd love to see pictures or links to what you are considering!

Jenmna

Here is a link that might be useful: River rock bathmat

This is what I am thinking of doing for my backsplash....is this what you mean? (when you get to the page, click on Natural Stone and scroll down to River Rock.) This comes in natural, sliced and stacked. I like the natural.

Here is a link that might be useful: River Rock

I think I might've just used one of them last week, and part of it WAS a vertical surface (even if it was only the insde of a shower curb):

One thing about using this large stone, though-- It tends to leave a very uneven surface (for things like electrical face plates). You have one of two alternatives. Either use something like plugmold and eliminate the plugs in the backsplash all together, or use a smaller river rock, in which case, you'll have a much more even surface:

Thank you all so much. I am thinking of the 12x12 on mesh. Modwalls has a nice selection. My favourites, at this time, are Sequoia, Denali, Lassen, and Sierra. I hadn't really thought of the cleaning issue, so thanks for that heads up. Bill, I looked up Plugmold but don't really understand why that makes things better as I know nothing about the mechanics of tiling or electrical. (I just believe you). Thank you for that source and I love the look in the pix, too. I live in Waterloo, Ontario and would like to find a local supplier. Tomorrow I will start calling around.

We used pebbles in both of our bathroom renovations...in the guest bath, I have a strip that runs around the entire bathroom, including the shower:

In the (tiny) master bathroom, we have it on the floor of the shower, and then a strip running around the wall of the shower:

We got our tile from a supplier on ebay for cheaper than anything we could find locally, and we were able to order samples first. It's been about 3 years, and we're quite happy with them...

I live in Waterloo, Ontario and would like to find a local supplier.

You might try going into the following forum run by a good friend of mine named Harry Dunbar. It's based up there in Ontario and would be an excellent resource for you with respect to everything tile, from materials to an installer worth his or her salt.

Let em know I sent you. :-)

Here is a link that might be useful: Ontariotile.com

Cawfeegirl, I found great tiles from Evans Home Luxuries. They also sell on ebay. They are one third of the price here in Ontario. Bill, thanks for the information on Harry Dunbar.

cgw1, thanks so much! I will check them out!

Inersesian - your bathroom is beautiful. Could you post what the tile and countertop used with the pebbles are? It would be much appreciated.

Inersesian, thanks for the photos. Your bath is soooo beautiful. I still have the 50's bathroom that is original to this house and it is staying that way, at least for now.

Thanks guys!

We had the beautiful pink and blue 50s bathroom prior to this as well. :-)

Lyno - the countertop is a brushed or antiqued black granite...i'ts not honed, but it has a rough texture. The tile on the wall and floors is actually a porcelain. I don't remember the name of the manufacturer but I can try to find it tonight if you'd like...

Did you use regular grout or epoxy grout??

Can you list me please some companies in your country from which you can buy pebble tiles? I am the manufacturer of pebble tiles and I am looking for distributors.
I would most appreciate your help...

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