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Backsplash large tile layout - where to align grout lines?

3 years ago

So I'm going to have installed some large marble pattern tiles as my backsplash, the tiles are 47.24" by 23.62". The grout is Mapei's Moonstone (a pale warm grey) that almost matches the tile so it won't be super obvious but still apparent.


This is the tile I'm installing:






I have no clue how to lay them out though. Initially I wanted to install them vertically, but I feel like having a grout line straight in the middle of the backsplash might be weird? And if I center one tile it's too small for the width and I'd have to put smaller pieces to the side and that might look weird too.


I have the following layouts I thought of, any of these would be better than the others? Any other suggestions? Would it be hard to cut corners out of the tiles to fit the cabinets and counter? Also is it even possible to do cutouts inside the slab for the outlets? Or do I need several tile pieces around them?


Layout 1:




Layout 2:




Layout 3:




Thanks!

Comments (17)

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    I think none of the above. It is going look all choped up. Did you already buy tiles? Porcelanosa has bigger formats maybe like 48 x48 and bigger. They have nice options but you would need a good fabricator for that.

    https://www.xtone-surface.com/en/products/sintered-stone





    Maybe Dekton?



  • 3 years ago

    What are the measurements for A, B, and C?

  • 3 years ago

    Seems high, is the bottom of your hood mounted the recommended height above the cooking surface?

  • 3 years ago

    To J Sk's question, I already have the tiles purchased, and while those are strikingly beautiful options they fall outside my budget. I have to work with this format.


    Marylut, A and C are the same size at 33.5" approximately, and the hood is at 31.5" from the stove.


  • 3 years ago

    Another option is to tile up to the top of the cabinets behind the cooktop, and do a short piece (2”-5”h, but no higher than bottom of electrical outlet covers) under each cabinet.

  • 3 years ago

    Thanks marylut! I think I'll do that. For the range hood I just checked the installation height and it is a bit too high (25"- 30"), we'll fix that when we reinstall it.

  • 3 years ago

    Make sure you have a lot of spare tiles. The holes for the outlets can be cut out by a good tile person, but you will probably waste a few tiles before getting the perfect hole.

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Wrong tile for that application. But, if you choose to use it, the tile should be installed before the cabinetry, and cover the whole wall.

  • 3 years ago

    DeWayne, why would it be the wrong tile? I see most people suggest complete slabs, but is there a technical reason why it's the wrong tile?

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    What was the reason for huge format tiles in that small space ?The tile is too lage for the space either get a whole slab or smaller tiles you will have huge waste with you are planning.

  • 3 years ago

    The reason for the large tiles was that it was significantly cheaper than a slab, and we didn't like the look of smaller tiles at all.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Is the hood 31.5" above the actual cooking surface or above the control panel part of the range? Most likely it should be no more than 30" above the cooking surface (i.e., where the "burners" are), not the control panel - check the specs for the correct placement of the hood (most are 30", but some, especially if they're wider than the cooking surface, can be 36" above).

  • 3 years ago

    If possible, use same material as counter top

  • 3 years ago

    Buehl, it is a bit too high yes, I checked the manufacturer's installation manual and we're a little bit too high, it'll be taken down and when we reinstall it it'll be put a little lower!

  • 3 years ago

    This is the end result, I am happy with it.



  • last year

    I’m getting ready to do this and found your post! It looks amazing! Do you have any advice? I have the same exact layout