No 4" backsplashes anywhere. Nope, none. Whether you install tile above them or not, they break up your space and make it look choppy. It will be a little "ledge" from which you'll have to clean dust.

4" will do nothing to protect the wall behind your stove from grease (or worse, fire).

Like I SAID in my initial comment....we WANT the 4" backsplash. WE KNOW there are tons and tons of the 4' backsplash haters out there. With OUR design and OUR preference, that's what we have decided will work best for US. Now, back to my actual question. Should the 4" continue BEHIND our gas range?

We have the 4 inch back splash. Our home is a log cabin so we were not going to tile over the logs but needed some sort of back splash. But we also are not tiling. I think if you plan to tile it looks nicer with the tile coming down to the countertop. No the 4 inch backsplash doesn't go behind the range. Just do all tile.

Interesting! That's the opposite of what I expected to hear, but that's why I'm here begging for advice. Thank you!

I would end at the range and then tile down below the counter level, so you only see the tile behind the range, if you see anything. There might be an odd effect between the granite backsplash and the tile, though, where it ends; you're going to see the edge of the granite. Maybe if the colors are close, it won't matter.

So are you only tiling behind the range and then just the 4 inch backsplash for the rest or are you tiling above the 4 inch backsplash all around?

What are you doing above top of range and bottom of vent? Given the strength of your interest in the 4” backsplash either terminate at range or do something more creative. Do a different thinner material for behind the range so range can slide in nicely. Is your gas connection recessed into wall so range can fit against wall.

Here are a couple ideas

Do not continue the 4” backsplash. The tile does not need to sit on top of it at all.

We went a little higher with the granite BS but this is what we did at the stove.

If you insist on the 4” run it wherever you want I have no idea why you would want that behind the stove when you are tiling to the ceiling there.

If you are doing the 4”, forget any tile at all. It always looks wrong with tile above it. Put a sheet of stainless behind the range, like they used to do with the 4” below. That’s the old fashioned look that you are after.

I am so grateful for all this excellent advice!!! I KNEW I needed to come to you guys at Houzz with this dilemma. It's not a huge deal, but we just didn't know what was the 'reight' thing to do in this situation. We'll do the 4" black granite backsplash (same as the countertops) BUT not behind the stove. The tile will go up the wall to the ceiling ONLY behind the stove, here's a pic (just an example) of what we're thinking of doing regarding the tiling:

Again, thank you SO much everyone. Your time and thoughts are hugely appreciated!!!

Ok. I would advise keeping color of whatever tile you choose very close to color of countertops and existing 4” backsplash. Does your slide in have flat top or elevated back panel? That is important to know.

Our stove is an elevated back panel... Regarding the tile color, we are looking at a MUCH lighter color than the pure black countertops and backsplash. (I posted a picture of the general tile pattern and look we're going for in my last comment.) Mainly to add a touch of color to an otherwise almost colorless design, but to also lighten things up a bit since there will be a significant amount of black surfaces. BTW, the tile on the floor is basically a medium cement gray and the walls are close to white. We'll make sure that the wall tile pairs well with everything else. We put months and months of thought into every decision.

Just in case anyone is still monitoring my thread here...I wanted to ask if anyone can say WHY no 4" backsplash behind the stove's back panel. I ask because, even tho it makes sense to ME, my husband is a human that NEEDS to know WHY....just the facts, as they say....so far the answers I got are opinions. Which are GREAT! But are there any reasons WHY no granite backsplash run behind stove? Or is it just aesthetics. Thanks!!

Not a pro here......just my opinion...I think it's the look that people are saying they don't like about it. I will be corrected if I'm wrong I"m sure...but I don't think there is a structural reason. Here is a photo of a gorgeous Craftsman style kitchen with beautiful tile work.

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Why? Because you do not wear two pairs of pants or drive 2 cars simultaneously.

If you run the 4 inch backsplash behind the stove what exactly is it resting on? If you are tiling behind the stove and to the ceiling you don't need the 4 inch backsplash. Just use the tile. If your stove has an elevated back panel are you saying you would put the 4 inch back splash on top of it?

"If your stove has an elevated back panel are you saying you would put the 4 inch back splash on top of it? " No, it would run behind it. I realize it's a 'no brainer' at this point. I have a hard headed husband who needs 'just the facts' and lots of reasons WHY to do anything. UGH. I wish you could see my eyes rolling right now. I'm printing off ALL of the answers here and will make a presentation to his majesty on WHY we do not run the 4" behind the stove. ;-)

clementhill I can totally see the eye roll. LOL So if it runs behind the stove then you don't see it so what's the point? End the 4 inch backsplash where the counter ends and then tile behind stove and up the wall.

First, it would prevent your range from fully going back against wall creating a gap and forcing the range forward so the sides of range show. Not a good look. Second, no need back behind there. Third, introduces a long unsupported plank that will probably crack or break. Fourth, waste of materials and fabrication cost. The 4” backsplash was used when there were bigger gaps of the countertop to wall and the thickness of the countertop covers that gap. Today, with laser templates we can avoid that gap and thinner tiles run from on top if countertop to bottom of upper cabinets. That is basic rationale.

clement - Your 'husband' comments cracked me up!

I'm def. not a Pro (you don't need to tell your husband that), but I say no to continuing the 4" behind the stove purely for aesthetic reasons (even if no one sees it, why would you want to lay tile over granite? It'd be like having sushi and eating pizza simultaneously!)

I personally think that it will give your kitchen a 'lazy' look. Meaning, that it may give the impression that you had the 4" granite back there, decided to upgrade your kitchen and in lieu of removing the 4" b.s. behind the stove, you opted to just tile right above it.

You may have already answered this question above, but is the reason you are/were considering this is to give the kitchen a cohesive look?

Flo - You stated "... introduces a long unsupported plank that will probably crack or break"

This sentence frightens me, as we have a large piece of matching quartzite installed on the wall behind our stove. Are you stating that, in time, the piece will prob. crack or break?

Show your husband Flo's comment. If he wants concrete reasons, hers is the best advice.

And by the way for all the 4" backsplash haters, take a look at this wonderful kitchen by the esteemed Rafe-Churchill team. No issue here with any of the choices in this kitchen:

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You are ALL so awesome. I've now compiled all responses into a cohesive presentation for my hubs. Cheers to you all and thank you!!!

@jora- no you have a completely different application as I understand it.

On the Rafe kitchen, I suspect this was a practical solution since you don’t want “shiplap” in close proximity to wet surfaces. In fact, i would have chosen white to match the shiplap to make it more seamless and clean looking. But then again, you never know what the client demanded either.

i think your range is like this?

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If that is the case and you are definitely going to do a 4" granite splash, end it at the range. Tile down lower behind the range so no wall is seen.

Some models with their wall clearance requirements may need the countertop continued behind the range.

Double check your elec, gas and anti tip bracket locations to make sure the range is sliding back to where its supposed to be.

No she stated earlier the range has raised control panel on back. At least that is what I thought she said. Which makes it even more weird.