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Help Please... Iridescent Tile Backsplash

jacobsmishpacha

16 years ago

We saw a picture of iridescent tile in the Daltile catalog and knew immediately that we wanted it for our kitchen backsplash. Then, I realized that it comes in 1" tiles with no mesh background.

Well, I simply cannot afford to install these tiles individually, but I so love the look.

I used Daltile throughout my remodel, and now realize that we will have to get another, unknown brand. I googled, and found some iridescent tile with mesh background on the internet. The problem is that I know nothing about them.

Does anyone have any recommendations?? Thanks so much!

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pbrisjar
16 years ago
Maybe something like this:

http://www.cooltiles.com/dtt106l2.html

We called a local tile shop that was listed as a dealer/distributor pf these tiles. They in turn contacted the manufacturer who sent us a sample (no charge). They're very nice tiles.
User
16 years ago
Sounds really really pretty, and I had to say that I love your screenname jacobsmishpacha.
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Looking at your last photo, I'm not feeling the "countertops are too cool" reaction that grey and cream elicits. Marble has been used with cream tones for a bit of human history, and white your faux marble is faux, I love the way your choices look. Full disclosure, I have a cream and white kitchen. If you want a darker backsplash, eid6161 shows you a nice option. But, if you like the look of your last photo, and you may not, look for a tile that matches either your cabinets or your counter. Pick one. I'd choose to match the white counter, which is basically what your last photo depicts. In this cream and white kitchen, the backsplash matches the whites of the upper cabinets, while the cream counters and lower cabinets match. But they could also have let the white uppers stand alone and married everything else. (The article talks about cream and white kitchens.) https://mariakillam.com/cream-kitchen/ I'd steer away from the brown family shown on the current tileboard. Those tones are pretty muddy. I understand the instinct to repeat the wall tones, but I personally think the current contrast enhances both.
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native_tx
16 years ago
Are you sure the Daltile doesn't have some sort of backing? If not mesh, then paper or clear tape? Call Daltile or go to their showroom and get a sample. In many months of looking for backsplash tile & lots of mosaics, I've not seen one mosaic that isn't backed.

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Here is a link that might be useful: Hakatai Tile
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16 years ago
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elysag
16 years ago
Try looking at Susan Jablon Mosaics. I have ordered some samples and the tiles are really nice and the prices are very reasonable. http://www.susanjablonmosaics.com/
User
16 years ago
i did iridescent from oceanside tiles(many choices) and they were 1" x 1"; they were paperbacked and after installing you wet the paper to remove it

alot of work to get all the glue off thought

I've gotta think that Daltile is similar, otherwise it would take forever....
fran1523
16 years ago
I bought my irridescent glass tiles from ColorGlassOnline.com. They have literally hundreds of colors and will send you up to three samples for free. Additional samples are $3 for S&H. I ordered the tile on a Sunday afternoon and it was here on Tuesday. And yes, t hey are mesh backed. Here's a picture of my back splash.
jacobsmishpacha
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you everyone for the suggestions! I am sorry that I have not responded- we just moved back into our (almost!) remodeled house on Monday March 31, and finally got our internet service up and running today.

I have now ordered some samples based on the recommendations, and will double check with Daltile.

fran1523- your backsplash is georgeous! It goes so nicely with your granite. That is just the kind of look we are trying to acheive.

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