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Help! How do I match the backsplash to the countertop?

4 years ago

I bought this bathroom vanity that comes with a white acrylic countertop but I need to add a backsplash (it’s for the kids bathroom so there will be splashing). Tiling the whole wall isn’t an option. How do I find a white backsplash that will actually match the white exactly (or close enough that it’s not obviously different)? Do they sell super white acrylic backsplashes somewhere?

https://onfloatingvanity.com/collections/frontpage/products/monterey-floating-vanity?variant=32048012132401

Comments (26)

  • 4 years ago

    Buy a new custom countertop from a local fabricator.

  • 4 years ago

    Consider looking at those tile sheets that are small little squares in a mix of whites that would compliment with the countertop rather than try to match it. Unless of course you find a tile that matches to your liking. Shop around and bring home some samples to explore. Vanity looks nice! Splashy kids equals maybe 6-8" high backsplash, lol.

  • 4 years ago

    Why does the backsplash have to be white?


    There are so many beautiful tiles that aren't white that would look lovely. Matching white or any color is difficult. Even tiles that aren't from the same lot will not "match".

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    IMO get a tile you like in a color that works with the rest of the space there is no reason to match that counter at all. I used glass tile with my vanity like that .

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Run the mirror down to the backsplash






  • 4 years ago

    I’m using terrazzo tile on the floor and white 4x12 on the tub surround. That why I thought a white would make the most sense. I don’t have any other tile on the wall with the vanity/mirror (BM classic grey paint only) so I thought another color would feel too out of place but I’m open to suggestions since matching the white seems nearly impossible.

  • 4 years ago

    Pick a colout out if the terrazzo.

  • 4 years ago

    Don’t have one

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Just do white quartz like sink.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Not sure they left room for backsplash and faucet. Better check how faucet will fit and operate first.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Make sure they get whatever is smeared on tub off too. Sloppy work.

  • 4 years ago

    There’s 4” for backsplash (and if needed we could lower the vanity an inch or so). These photos are a couple weeks old -the faucet fits (matte black) and tub looks good. The countertop is a white acrylic (came with the vanity) and I’m having a hard time finding any material/color that matches the white exactly. Is there a super white quartz that would work?

  • 4 years ago

    Not sure what depth they left behind vanity so may need to check if quartz thickness would fit and not be issue for faucet (drain stem in back?). Shower tile I think is thinner than a quartz so easier for cleaning behind faucets. Could using shower tile but lay it in soldier pattern across vanity at least tie the look together?

  • 4 years ago

    Could you cut the terrazzo tile into strips for the backsplash?

  • 4 years ago

    If your fixtures are not black, you might think about using a black quartz or tile to complement the black lights. If your faucets are black, it might be too much.

  • 4 years ago

    thanks all. I'll talk to my GC about using the same white tile as the tub (if i do, i guess i'd just schluter the sides?). There is enough space for a stone that's 3/4" thick so i could use quartz too but just can't seem to find a white to match. My fixtures are black so black stone wouldn't work well. I could try picking a color from the terrazzo but just didn't want it to stand out too much - i wanted the floors to be the statement, not the backsplash :). Maybe i could do a light gray glass tile.

  • 3 years ago

    I'm curious to hear how you like your vanity-- I'm considering that same model, but have had trouble finding reviews of the vendor. Would love to see after pictures, too-- I love those floors!

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    A piece of tempered glass and just paint behind it your wall colour or like others have suggested take your mirror to the countertop.

  • 3 years ago

    @amy_m_h here you go. Thanks! The vendor was fine - everything was delivered in good condition and on time. I rarely use the drawers (my kids’ bathroom) but I like the look and it’s easy enough to clean. I think it’s probably similar quality to west elm as opposed to room & board if that helps.

  • 3 years ago

    Looks great, love the floors!

  • 3 years ago

    And one more little thing. Consider hanging a large colorful framed print for added pizazz. Great job!

  • 3 years ago

    Very helpful-- thank you! It looks beautiful.


  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Im having the exact same issue acrylic countertop, need a white backsplash, what did you endup using ?

  • last year
    last modified: last year

    Same! what did u do in the end?

  • last month

    I also ordered from ON Vanity. Where

    did find that backsplash?