Another backsplash dilemma question

10 years ago

I got some great advice on tile to use for my backsplash. I think I am going with a simple cream ceramic, either subway tile or 4x4 on a diagonal. My question is what it will look like under my counter top. There is only 4-1/2 inches in this space and I don't know how tile placement will look. I was considering a 3x6 inch subway tile. Any pics you can share with a similar situation?

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Best Home Improvement VA LLC

10 years ago

Maybe those my jobs pics will help you.

Light grey glass subway 3 x 6 tiles

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Nancy Ingram
10 years ago
You could not have anything there since it's not a "wet" area or you could get a mosaic version of your subway tile.
Maureen
10 years ago
I would leave as is or add a stainless steel sheet, which won't look patchy and will compliment your hardware.
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gaga51
Original Author
10 years ago
I want to continue the backsplash around to this area over the sink and just under the bar area since it's a continuation of my granite from the other side. The second picture shows it's a narrow space but I just feel like I should bring the tile around to match the other side.
miacometlady
10 years ago
4by 4 tile and rope tile? No grout line.it adds up to 4.5 inches at least!
izeve
10 years ago
4x4 on the diagonal would look just fine. I have a similar area in my kitchen. Will try to post a picture later.
kpappal
10 years ago
I also have a similar area in my kitchen, and we just had the tile continued into this space.
gaga51
Original Author
10 years ago
kpappal, what kind of tile did you use? Diagonal, subway or something else?
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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
10 years ago
What about a 2x4, 2x6, or 2x8 tile? These sizes are being used a lot right now, and are very classic looking. The 4 x 4 on the diagonal is a bit dated, in my opinion.
keenplanner
10 years ago
If it's dry, vertical strips of wainscoting would look nice.
izeve
10 years ago
Here is the strip between the counter and the bar area using a diagonal tile layout.
gaga51
Original Author
10 years ago
Izeve, that looks very nice! Thanks for the photos. I do think it is now time for another trip to the tile store!
gaga51
Original Author
10 years ago
Wondered about an opinion on the tike on the left.
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FDK Design
10 years ago
How about something like this? Its a 6"X6" honed crema marfil, 1"X1" mosaic and honed crema marfil subway. Something different?
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R.D. London Studios
10 years ago
I do not favor mixing a beautiful granite with a ceramic tile. If you add a backsplash I would go with the same granite on the counters. Other option would be to repaint to a color that is in the granite not the blue.
loudon1
10 years ago
We just filled that space with granite in our kitchen.
radish
10 years ago
I just did a 4x2 white ceramic subway backsplash - they come in 12x12 sheets which is pretty handy. I also think a smaller scale subway in a herringbone pattern would be so cool.
(I'm not finished with my kitchen yet, obviously).