Is a 4 inch granite backsplash out of style?
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Comments (1)It will look fine. If it bothers you then run the backsplash behind the range and have the stainless bent so that it follows the contours of the granite. I would be tempted to start the stainless above the granite, but either way is going to look fine....See MoreCutting a 4 inch granite backsplash to 1.5 inches???
Comments (9)I took a ride today and went to a Home Depot and Lowes (we don't have them nearby) and saw three kitchens that had a one inch "lip" from the countertop and then tiles on the backsplash. One of the three had a molded design that matched the composite material that transitioned the two. It was only an inch and it looked very nice. I am going to call a fabricator tomorrow and see what they can do for me. As I have been reading more, it seems many people have removed the 4 inch splash uneventfully, which is a good thing. I will have to weigh options and costs, but think it could look much better than tiling above it. Since the granite is thicker than the composite material, I would probably go 1.5 inches. It was nice to see it in person and know that it would look good if it was financially feasible....See MoreBacksplash on top of granite 4in backsplash
Comments (5)Bill has posted some pictures of this before. I found some in what I believe to be a portfolio of his. Personally I believe it can work, but I much prefer to tile the whole backsplash and did just that in our remodel. My contractor tried to get me to do the 4 inch only or tile above it, but I didn't like the look. There is one advantage to the 4" backsplash. Granite/quartz creates a very tight dirt and liquid (essentially) impervious corner where the wall and counter meet. If you use tile that corner won't be quite as straight, neat or "impervious", but I don't think it's much of an issue. - Jim Here is a link that might be useful: Some 4...See MoreKitchen backsplash height, existing 4" backsplash, and ending dilemma
Comments (9)I have a similar question five years later: Is the 4" matching back splash now out of style? And how long will it stay out of style? Doubt that it would be possible to get a full matching back splash 14 years after the home was built. I am considering removing the 4" back splash and going with a complementary tile or, perhaps, a colorful wallpaper. Thoughts as to how long the short back spash will stay out of style? (I'm old enough to remember bell bottoms - the first time they were in style.)...See Moreboschboy
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