If you like the backordered backsplash, just wait for it to come in. December isn't that far off. If you are worried your GC will be gone when the backordered backsplash comes in, don't worry about it. Either ask him to come back when the tile is in, and withhold some payment until the backsplash is complete, or, just hire a tile installer for the job when the tile comes in (look on Angie's List or Yelp). A tile installer will probably do a better job than your GC anyway, since he specializes in tile.

Hmmm...that backsplash is worth waiting for. Fabulous!

I agree with Mrs Nyefnyef.

Yep, wait for the one you love! December will be here before you know it. Love herringbone!

That is beautiful! Hmmmmm . . . I just may have to change my BS idea! I agree with the above!

I agree with the others. Wait for the tile, and then use an experienced tile installer to install it (if your GC can do it well, see if he will come back to do your backsplash. It's at least a day and a half to two days work (at least one day to install, another to grout), so he might be looking for a short "job" in between others.

FWIW, our kitchen was pretty much completed by April-May, but the backsplash wasn't installed until late June. Wait for what you love!

I waited for mine, the tile came in earlier than I was quoted.

I agree w/nyefnyef!