Help! SS backguard with full tile backsplash

remodel1958

18 years ago

Which goes in first? Does it matter?

The plumber is coming tomorrow (Monday/Tuesday) to install the appliances --- including a SS backguard with high shelf behind the rangetop. A potfiller is being installed through the SS backguard.

The tile installer is coming Wednesday to put up the full backsplash (splitface natural stone.) The tile will also be installed between the hood and the shelf and along the 3" on either side of the backguard and upper cabinet (the hood is 42" and the rangetop is 36")

I hope I have the order of install right?

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sue_ct
18 years ago
I would think if you do the ss first, the tiler will slightly overlap the tile over the edges of the ss for a seamless appearance. If he does, though, it might make replacing that ss difficult if not impossible without removing or damaging the tiles. So I guess if you ever foresee replacing the ss if it ever gets scratched or dented or whatever, then I would make sure to let the tiler know not to overlap them and to just go right along the edge of the ss. Otherwise, if you figure they are equally permanent, I think you do have the order right for the most seamless installation. I guess if it were me (and it might be in the future) I would not do the overlap with a thinner piece of shiny ss that might get dings or dents or scuffed from scrubbing, but if you are using a heavy piece of brushed ss I would do the opposite. Just me, though. I want to know if I am trying something I am not 100% sure about, I want to be able to change it down the road with less destruction, money and angst. (A certain amt of commitment phobia here that you probably don't share.) I am sure you have the right order for the best look.

Sue
remodel1958
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks for the quick response, Sue. The tile will not overlap, it'll have to butt up against the backguard. There are actually two sheets of SS with about maybe a 3/4" gap between them. So it will slightly protrude past the face to the tile ... I think! Gonna go on faith here. I'll certainly post a pic afterwards so you can see how it turned out.
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tofu_dog
18 years ago
Although our situation is slightly different, since our backguard is built into the range, there are some similarities. In our kitchen, we have two examples of stainless steel interfaces with tile.

First, we have a 4" stainless steel backsplash integrated with our countertop, and we tiled above that, basically stacking the tiles above the 1" thick stainless ledge above the backsplash. Those tiles are adhered to the backsplash.

In addition, where the range backguard meets the tile, we tiled in back of the backguard, so that when the range is pushed up against the tile, none of the painted wall shows behind the range. The range can still be pulled out and serviced, since it's not adhered to the tile in any way. The tiles in this area, however, do butt up against the hood, so the hood is attached to the tile.