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Help choosing backsplash

6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago

Need help with deciding on a backsplash. I didn’t want to do subway because I feel it’s overdone but I do like how simple it can be.

My preference is a brighter kitchen. I love white and won’t mind a white backsplash or white and gray but nothing too dark. I considered black and white but don’t know if that will be too much.

After looking at so many backsplash options, My husband and I picked a backsplash we both loved. When it came to install the contractor mentioned the tile had so many flaws in it and the gaps were uneven so it would show in installation. On one hand I feel (maybe it was an excuse because they don’t know how to do the job but at the same time I could see what they meant In terms of gaps)

Anyway we are now back at step one and need some inspiration. Got to pick tiles today. Here’s a picture of my kitchen, it’s open plan, walls are Benjamin Moore Metropolitan Gray, cabinets white with black handles and wood on floor is dark grayish brown.

Any suggestions and inspiration welcomed. Thanks!




Comments (15)

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    There is nothing attached.

  • 6 years ago

    Oh no I attached it but it didn’t show up. Let me try again

  • 6 years ago

    Is there already a 4” backsplash on the wall?

  • 6 years ago

    I can’t remember what it is called now but it’s like a slab which matches the counter top. But it’s not a backsplash, just exactly the same as counter Top

  • 6 years ago

    YES. You need to remove he short backsplash and do the entire backsplash area in one kind of tile. The backsplash can be the same material as the counter (if it is still available) or it can be another material which goes with the counter color.

    Mrs Blessed thanked felizlady
  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    You like clean and simple and you don't like subway tile - why not just stick with the backsplash you already have?

    I would put in a stainless steel sheet behind the cooktop to protect the wall, but otherwise, why not leave it alone?

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    ..or you can leave what you have, and forego the tile

    I actually like how clean it looks

    But if you really want tile(and I understand-I'm a tile lover)-I'd ask for more than a day to decide on such thing. A day is a bit too little to lock yourselves into this position. If you're already doing that..why to hurry? I'd take my time. I'd explain to GC why I need it. Wouldn't rush into it. For now your wall is nicely protected by the short splash that's there (and even if it wasn't-no biggie..)

    I understand why everybody wants to be done-but in order for you to be happy you indeed need to have one of these, not two backsplashes, and to know you chose well and not under stress..duress))..whatever you call it.

    I like your countertop..what is it?

    Very clean look..you can go several directions in there. Depending on your style etc

    Mrs Blessed thanked aprilneverends
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Yes, you already have a backsplash. If you are looking to do tile, then you should remove the counter backsplash.

    Mrs Blessed thanked CAGE Design Build
  • 6 years ago

    I will also ask... why was it painted if tile is wanted to be put up? Tile can't be put on paint.

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Laura - can you reference that please, because I'm pretty sure that's not accurate. All you have to do is lightly sand the surface for the mortar to adhere.

  • 6 years ago

    Sure that is done, but it just seems like a waste to me to paint in the first place....

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Laura the house was Bought new construction so it came painted. We wanted gray walls so we weren’t going to leave the backsplash area shadow white which was the standard color the Walls came in.

  • 6 years ago

    Thanks for your comments. We are going to take our time, take Out the 4” backsplash and then tile all the way.


    question how easy is it to take out the 4“ backsplash where it meets the cabinets.


    thanks again

  • 6 years ago

    Very simple. That strip of material is held in place with some adhesive and some caulk. Your guys should be able to remove it in no time.

    Mrs Blessed thanked eam44