Help fabricator messed up backsplash -Carrara/espresso Bath

13 years ago

Our master bathroom is nearly finished (still getting faucets installed, need to put up sconces, mirrors etc). I was hoping to wait to post until after it's all done but I have a dilemma and need help deciding what to do.

The Carrara vanity counters came in and the backsplash was cut incorrectly. There are separate his and hers vanities on different walls and each was supposed to have a rectangular backsplash and a left sidesplash with a curved design in the front.

Long story short they screwed up and made a design on the backsplashes too (plus the smaller vanity was cut completely wrong - they thought the wall was on the right).

They can re-cut pieces for the smaller vanity but there is no other 96" piece to re-cut the large backsplash correctly. There are no more slabs from the same lot left. They said doing a seam would look bad. They are offering us a credit (not sure how much) to compensate us for the mess-up.

My main concern is what to do now. They can do them as pictured in the link below with a design on both the backsplash and the sidesplash but I don't really like that.

Should I scratch the sidesplashes and just have them put the design on both sides of each backsplash so at least it's symmetrical?

I have thought about scratching the solid marble backsplashes all together but the 96" countertop is not quite flush with the back wall.

I also thought of doing a tile backsplash but I'd have to get the tile guy back, order more tile plus most of the carrara tile is much lighter than the countertops. It would also cost a ton more.

Any ideas anyone? I would really appreciate any thoughts. I need to call them back to tell them what I want them to do. Thanks in advance!

Here is a link that might be useful: Master bathroom

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pamelah
13 years ago
From a "fresh eye" perspective, I think the "mistake" will look fine. In fact, I think your bathroom is beautiful!

The solid backslash is the way to go, not the tile. You have lots of texture in the room now -just the right amount!
pricklypearcactus
13 years ago
Whether you do a sidesplash or not, I absolutely agree with pamelah that the solid backsplash is the way to go (rather than tile). Honestly, I prefer to go without sidesplash in general. However, if you feel like the sidesplash is important (either functionally or visually), I think what they are proposing looks just fine, not like a mistake at all. My vote would first be to go with just the backsplash (no sidesplash) with the curved design symmetrical on both sides. My next choice would be to go with exactly what is in your drawing. I think either choice would be lovely and will just depend on your visual preference and functional needs. Regardless, your vanities are beautiful and your countertops are stunning!
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mwrede
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13 years ago
pamelah and pricklypearcactus, thanks so much for taking the time to respond to my post and for your compliments on our bathroom. Your input has helped me a lot! I guess I just need to figure out whether to do the sidesplashes or not.

When it's all finished I'll try to post some more pics for you guys.
dianalo
13 years ago
I do not like their proposed fixes at all. Those would work only if the vanity was more square and not rectangular.

I'd go with no sidesplash and make the backsplash symmetrical or I'd rather go with a tile border that coordinates with your shower pattern, along the back and sides. I think your tile person can save the day for you if you show them pix and give them a chance to come up with something.
jacobse
13 years ago
For what it's worth, I like the "mistake" version. I'm surprised, because I'm usually a symmetry-or-bust kind of person, but I sort of like the fact that both pieces end the same way, even though the are unequal lengths. That being said, do what you think will make you happy.

-- Eric
mwrede
Original Author
13 years ago
I wanted to thank everyone for your input. Sorry it took so long to post an update. I took a few days to think about it and decided to forgo the sidesplashes and put the design on both sides of the backsplash. I am pretty happy with how it looks. I will try to post pics when the sconces/mirrors are installed.

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