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where should backsplash end?

4 years ago

I have a question, I just put in a brand new kitchen and am having a backsplash installed. I can’t decided if I should run the backsplash to the edge of the counter or stop at the edge of the corner shelf? The counter comes out a little past corner shelf.

Comments (19)

  • 4 years ago

    The edge of your corner shelf.

  • 4 years ago

    Not a pro, but I vote to the end of the counter. So far, the kitchen looks great!

  • 4 years ago

    Another view

  • 4 years ago

    To the end of the cabinet.
    Unless, you can take the tile around the doorway (which I think would look lovely, but is obviously not for everyone’s taste)
    I think it might look funny to have it to the end of the countertops and nothing above it.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    I suggest to line-up with the end of your upper cabinets.

  • 4 years ago

    Just to the end of the upper shelf cabinet.

  • 4 years ago

    Neither way is right or wrong. Either way, you need to find a matching pencil liner, quarter round or Schluter to finish off the vertical and maybe horizontal edges.

  • 4 years ago

    The purpose of the backsplash is to protect the wall from splashes that occur when cooking, so you could actually stop it and the end of the last doored cabinet, at the end of the shelf cabinet, or at the end of the counter. My personal choice would be at the end of the counter, because it is the traditional, expected look. Stopping it short of the counter may imply that you couldn't afford to complete the job, and the majority of people would expect the traditional installation.

  • 4 years ago

    @decoenthusiaste I don't agree with this at all. I would never look at a backsplash that ends with the cabinets & assume that they couldn't afford to complete the job. I do not like the odd corner of backsplash sticking out beyond the cabinet. I like clean lines.

  • 4 years ago

    Going to the end of the corner shelf only. Will post pics soon.

  • 4 years ago

    Hi! I see you’re using “Spice it up” LVP and we just selected that for our new build. I would love to see more pictures of what it looks like throughout your home. It would be very helpful. Thanks so much I’m advance.

  • 4 years ago

    Hi @Drea Ale
    Here are some more photos. I used it everywhere except in my bathroom and laundry room, I left the tile there. Anyways, I think it came out great. I love it.

  • 4 years ago

    You see soooo incredibly a awesome! Thank you very much - this is beyond helpful. It looks great! Great job!

  • 4 years ago

    You are welcome. Glad to help. I think you’ll be happy with your selection!

  • 4 years ago

    You should either bring the tile to the end of the backsplash at the same full height (top of counter to bottom of the upper cabinets) or being the tile at full height to the end of the upper cabinet then step the tile down to the same height as the bottom of the outlets then, at that height run the tiles to the end of the counter. if the tiles dont go to the end of the counter it will look unfinished.

  • 4 years ago

    Just want to say thank you sooo much for your recommendation. We just installed the same floor type and are in love!!

  • 4 years ago

    @drea ale I am so glad! I love it as well!!!!