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Backsplash help!

6 months ago

I am looking for a backsplash, I love the white/off white zellige tile look. The problem is I need a GREEN undertone. Most have a blue or pink undertone. Thanks!!

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  • 6 months ago
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    Why not just get handmade green tile? Does it have to be Zellige?

    These are semi handmade celadon green crackle tiles. Lots of variation in shades. The same company carries a variety of greens.

    As you can see, they make outlet and switch covers to match. Subway Ceramics


  • 6 months ago
    last modified: 6 months ago

    What shade of green do you want? What shape/size?











  • 6 months ago

    Look at Encore Tile, they have a huge and beautiful selection of glazes, colors and shapes.

  • 6 months ago

    No, it doesn't necessarily need to be zellige tile, I was just saying I like the look. I'm not actually looking for a green tile. I would like a white/off-white or light greige that has a green undertone. For instance I like the Cloe Bedrosians in white, but I believe it has a more cool blue undertone if that makes sense. My countertops have a green/gray undertone and my cabinets are white so I need something that relates.

  • 6 months ago
    last modified: 6 months ago

    I suggest you buy a sample tile before you go for something online, often the colors show differently on screen. Names are often very different from the actual tile.
    This one is even called TAUPE, not what I think of when someone says taupe.


    https://www.wayfair.com/home-improvement/pdp/bond-tile-brookline-polished-2-x-10-ceramic-brick-look-subway-wall-tile-538-sq-ft-box-sost3418.html?piid=37157453

  • 6 months ago
    last modified: 6 months ago

    post a pic of your cabs/countertop and overall kitchen. a few pics.

    I can suggest some tile but I need to see.

    for example, this is Bedrosians Zenith. it has a green undertone


    If you get ANY white glass tile, it will always have a greenish hue to it

    Oceanside tile-Casa Calif 2x8 field tile in #43 Satin



  • 6 months ago
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    Here is countertop and cabinet

  • 6 months ago
    last modified: 6 months ago

    Don’t pick the tile until the counters and lighting are in. Consider gathering your samples, then looking at them in your space and light with your materials before ordering. This is Fireclay Tile in Limewash Gloss. It also comes in a matte finish. Good luck!


  • 6 months ago

    Go visit local independently owned tile stores to see the widest selection of tiles in your area. Some stores will have exclusive rights to carry certain brands in your area, which is why you want to visit all of them. These tile stores will also allow you to borrow their tiled/grouted sample boards, which makes it much easier to see how a tile will look when installed.

  • 6 months ago

    TileBar has 5 samples for $5 as well. I would not do the backsplash until everything is installed - especially your lighting.

  • 6 months ago
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    Beth H is an amazing source for tile recommendations!!


    Looking at the photo of your materials, Cloe White may work - it would be better to have all of the materials installed prior to selecting backsplash tile.

    I have Cloe White tile in a guest bathroom - it definitely does not have a blue undertone.

    There are quite a few posts of Cloe White tile being used with green tiles/cabinets:

    Bedrosian's Instagram:





    Below photo from a designer's website or Instagram:





    If you really want to see what it will look like with your materials, you need to order a box of tile - not a sample.

    FYI - you can order it from Lowe's with no shipping costs + free returns. Warning - if you just lay it out on a countertop, it will look like there is no variation.

    If you take a photo of the tile, you will see the different shades (once it's installed on the wall + grout added, you will see the variation with your eyes).

    Also, it is the same exact tile sold directly from Bedrosian - I checked when I was thinking about purchasing from Lowe's.

    Kelly M thanked dani_m08
  • 6 months ago

    Dani, thank you for your comment, I am glad to hear Cloe does not look blue because that was the one I was hoping to use. I will order a box and see.