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Do I need to use Trim of some type with mini pebble tile

8 years ago

Kitchen remodel: I am using granite countertops & mini polished pebble stone backsplash. The granite will just go to the backsplash wall, we couldn't come up the backsplash wall because of the window above the sink did not leave enough room for it. My question is do I need to use trim with the pebble tile to make the transition?? If so what type would you suggest, pencil, or something bigger??



Comments (10)

  • 8 years ago

    Not sure exactly what you are saying: Will the backsplash end at the bottom of the window trim? If so, and if you aren't going to show photos of the granite or cabinets, or explain the style you are going for, I'd say no to any trim. Pebble can go many ways, from rustic to...

    I know you didn't ask for opinions on your choice of backsplash, but I'll have to support Sophie Wheeler that this will be so very hard to clean in a kitchen - be sure you love it enough to deal with this. Aside from splatters, I can just see all those little pebble tops gathering dust over time.

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  • 8 years ago

    Kitchens collect grease over time, even if you don't do much cooking. There is no easy way to wipe these tiles/stones down. As Sophie said, pick something else.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Show the granite, show the kitchen and No to that splash. But do it so you can get some help.

  • 8 years ago

    I can't see that not being weird in a kitchen. Sorry. :(

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I agree poor choice for backsplash and BTW almost impossible to cut for DIYER.

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    goodnonnie, I often see photos of kitchens that have 'bad ideas' displayed - you can do a google search and find many such examples, but this doesn't mean it's something one should do. Suggestion: If you love the pebble backsplash (and yes, I understand falling for something!) perhaps you could use it elsewhere? I've seen a gorgeous stacked river rock used at a dry bar... or if you have a hutch you could use it in?

    Here are a few examples (not pebble, but you get the idea):


  • 8 years ago

    We did an accent wall in black pebble (a bit larger than yours). This photo shows where the rock and the quartz counter meet. No trim piece.

  • 8 years ago

    One syllable of backSPLASH clearly didn't register when choosing those pebbles.

    The grease, the spaghetti sauce, the gravy, the pasta water...ugh. There is no way to keep that clean.

  • 8 years ago

    Our wall isn’t around any cooking activity so it works in our kitchen, but I wouldn’t put it near cooking areas because of the cleaning issue mentioned above.