Electric outlets and backsplash
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electrical outlets between backsplash and bar top
Comments (4)Hi, Sorry, I should have stated that the electrician came in and pulled the wires from the outlets, so they are no longer outlets behind the backsplash. The electricity is not connected yet, but he pulled the wires into the base cabinet below the bar, and I am not sure what he plans to do Monday when he returns. The boxes were already oriented horizontally, and there still was not room for them. The cabinet installer said he thought the electrician mentioned that he could turn the outlets so that would be accessed from the bar side instead of the kitchen side, but I would prefer having them on the kitchen side. Thanks....See MoreElectrical outlets in backsplash
Comments (15)"Isn't is proximity to the water that dictates placement and GFI, etc?" All kitchen counter outlets must be GFCI protected. Other outlets within 6 feet (IIRC) of water sources ALSO must be GFCI protected under the most recent code (that may not even be in effect in our area). The only thing the NEC prohibits is receptacles face up in counters. There are other restrictions about them being to high above the counter, or below the counter in the cabinet face if the counter overhang is large. Two separate 20 amp circuits are required, and they can only have limited things on them besides the kitchen counter receptacles. This post was edited by brickeyee on Thu, Jun 6, 13 at 15:34...See MoreSubway tile backsplash -- electrical outlet position?
Comments (17)I have horizontal outlets. It was actually my electrician who suggested they be installed horizontally--he said they look better that way. Also, my electrician said that local Code specified they be a minimum of 4" from the center of the outlet to the countertop, although I understand Code varies by region on this issue. I find the height excellent since it is unobtrusive, I can easily hide the receptacles behind the paper towel holder, coffee maker, etc., but not be nervous they are so close to the counter (though the ones on the sink side of my kitchen are all GFCI so I guess that shouldn't matter). I only have one switch; it is for my undercabinet lighting--my disposal is a batch feed style disposal which does not need a switch. My light switch is vertical and set higher up than my receptacles. I've never noticed, or thought that it looked weird to have two different heights, with one vertical and the rest horizontal. But maybe cause I only have one switch. IMHO you should do what you can to install the receptacles lower and horizontally, so as not to interrupt the middle of your backsplash. Note: this photo shows my receptacle that is on the opposite side of the kitchen from my sink, so it is not GFCI....See MoreBacksplash border and Electrical outlets/plugs
Comments (10)Sophie - first, I love Sonoma Tilemaker's tantrum glass tiles. LOVE IT and it will look great with your blue island - what fun. Second - I like the last sketch you did but before I even saw it I thought if the blue tiles as a solid block is "too" much behind the backsplash, why don't you use the subways to make a grid and put the small tiles inside the grid squares. It might be too difficult to figure out the math/layout/dimensions but just something that came to mind. Or maybe something like this but obviously with your blues and whites. [traditional kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by boston kitchen and bath Venegas and Company Or this: [traditional kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by atlanta kitchen and bath The Furniture Guild I don't love these colors but perhaps as a design layout, it is okay: [traditional kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by boston kitchen and bath Mike Cavallaro Looking at the pictures I posted, you'd have to add another tile shape to your desgin but honestly, another shape, like square might be a nice addition to your small mosaics and subways. Maybe get 4x4's in the tantrum blue color....See Moreoldalgebra
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