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Where to end the backsplash edge?

3 years ago

got measured for my countertops today. b/c my light switch falls outside the edge of my cabinets he suggested extend the counter top all the way to my door trim and do the same with the backsplash.



so will it look okay for countertop and backsplash edges not to kine up w cabinets?





Comments (17)

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    It does not line up now so I agree take it to the door .

  • 3 years ago

    May we please see the entire wall, not just the end of the run?

  • 3 years ago

    Here it is. Thx

  • 3 years ago

    Thx

  • 3 years ago

    I think the installers’ suggestion is the best good solution. With the new countertop ending at the door trim, it will look intentional for the backsplash tile to end at the trim as well.

  • 3 years ago

    Or should I move the light switch in so it falls under the cabinet.
    My knowledge on things things is poor, so not sure if that’s even an option, let alone a better option?

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    I tend to align the end of the tile with the base cabinet edge, not the counter. I like the look of the counter overhang. Like this:



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  • 3 years ago

    So then I would have to move my light switch in and play sit next to the other outlet?

  • 3 years ago

    Sorry wrong photo, this shows it better

  • 3 years ago

    end with the same end of counter piece. period. to end any where else such as the edge of your upper cabinets would be just silly.

  • 3 years ago

    Backsplash and countertop can end at the door frame. The backsplash will need cutouts for the outlets.

  • 3 years ago

    It’s really personal preference. Wherever the light switch goes there will be backsplash there, so don’t bother moving it. If you want the counter to extend to the door trim, that’s fine. If you want the new counter to end where the existing counter ends, also fine.

    Your choice for the backsplash is to have it end wherever the counter ends, or where the upper cabinets end.

    If you want help visualizing it, use cardboard in the space where the backsplash would be, and tape it up, move it around, see what looks good to you.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    I have a personal dislike of a backsplash that extends beyond the upper cabinets, but thats me. Does this look bad to you? I mean aside from the fact that the kitchen is a hard before.


  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    I think what eam44 is describing is like this, with the backsplash in line with the upper cabinet. Then the countertop could end short of the wood door trim, like it is now or butt to the trim.


    I was thinking like this.


    I like it either way! And now seeing it, I lean towards eam44’s suggestion. Oh wait, unless it stops weird before the light switch, then maybe take it to the trim.

    Since the wood trim is so close to the cabinets, it does seem logical to end the countertop butting up against it. But I think whatever way you like the best for the tile to stop will look nice.

  • 3 years ago

    Hey this is cool , thanks for doing that. I like the top option better so I guess I will be moving the light switch inward

  • 3 years ago

    Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Really helped. I’m going to move the light switch inward So that I can then have the backsplash and in line with my upper cabinets

  • 3 years ago

    Why not put a wider molding on the door and leave it as is ?