Go to the FKB and look alphabetically for Stonegirl's kitchen she has a beautiful brick backsplash.

My backsplash is brick pavers. I am not on the FKB yet but following is a link to my kitchen. Hope this helps!

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/pictures;jsessionid=FE567553D8B143A1C7C74A78ACF63150?a=67b0de21b343a7f1051c&sid=0CaMW7lu5asXzA

Hi there - this might be the thread you're looking for. Even if it's not this kitchen has a fabulous brick backsplash!

Here is a link that might be useful: Brick backsplash

Luvnola, those are beautiful and exactly what I'm looking for. They appear to have a sheen which would be great for cleaning? May I ask where you purchased them? I've seen another posting with a z-brick backsplash but I love the look of yours. Also what color grout did you use, it blends in wonderfully, not too light. Thanks for sharing :)

This is our house we built (for sale now) in 2006. The backsplash is a brick tile - but I really loved it.

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How is the maintenance with the brick pavers? I am considering thin brick veneers.

Tinker 2006 - beautiful kitchen.....what is the company that you purchased your tile, they look really nice. How's the maintenance. I'm looking for something with a sheen on them to ease in cleaning. Also are those ORB switchplates???? I'm looking for those as well. Thx a bunch!

Tinker, are there more pix of your kitchen? i would love to see the hood and more!

I'm also wondering about the maintenance - if they are behind your stove how would you clean them? we're looking to go this way, as it's so warm, cozy and sophisticated (at least in my eyes) and the only thing I fear is the cleaning...

thanks!

Here is another photo, I have more on another computer..

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These are ceramic - so really no maintenance! They were easy to clean and wipe down. I am still considering using these again on our new hone (waiting till granite is installed to see). I searched high and low to remember what this product was.. and finally found it a couple weeks ago. I had the receipt, which now I can't find! However, they are made by interceramic (interceramic.com)

Hijacking this thread!!!

I absolutely love and want the brick backsplash. I was actually going to do stamped concrete brick flooring but have decided to go with the versaille pattern.

Question. I am installing dark cherry cabinets, I want to do the red brick backsplash, and the floor will be a tanny/beige color, WHAT GRANITE DO I USE???? I am in love with Verde Fantastico but I do not think that will work, too many colors and too busy. HELP!!! :)

vegas_t, sounds like we are making similar choices. I have dark cherry cabinets and my flooring is a travertine in the versailles pattern. My countertops are Typhoon Bordeaux granite in the satin finish. I toyed with the idea of doing a tumbled stone backsplash for several days but have now reverted to my original idea of doing a brick backsplash. I am not worried about too many colors as the brick color is already in my color pallete.

ohhhhh Jayav I just googled typhoon bordeaux, beautiful! I am going to have to scour the granite yards out here. That color does seem to tie in alot nicer than the verde fantastico (even though I love the green)

I grew up with brick in my parents house (which they proceeded to tear out right as it was coming back in style LOL) I love the look. It does seem like we will have very similar kitchens :)

Cool...glad you like it vegas_t...I absolutely love Typhoon Bordeaux...light enough to contrast the cabinets and still has reds and greys.

Check out the thin bricks with a glaze.

Here is a link that might be useful: Glazed bricks

tinker - what granite did you use? Love your kitchen!

Laurie

My brick backsplash and dark peppercorn cabs.

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Laurie, thank you. I love that kitchen too! We built this house in TN and after only there 6 months, packed up and returned to FL! Now I am building again... and just so sad about my new kitchen, because I am just not loving it! Anyway.. granite, I just remembered the 'real' name - it was Juparana Gold. I wish I could have found it for my new kitchen... but didn't. :(

ksoxgrl -

So sorry I'm a bit behind. Was not in yesterday, but here are some answers to your questions that hopefully will help!

I puchased them from Magnolia Brick Pavers in Prairieville La. They were $1.89 per sq foot (the color I chose is Savannah they have several gorgeous colors) with shipping it came to $3.15 per square foot (if you can ship to a commercial address the shipping cost is less). They are VERY easy to maintain and clean. We applied one coat of sealer from Sherman Williams($4 a can) before they were installed and another afterwards. Water and everything beads up on them and if needed I wipe with a damp cloth. The grout color I will have to double check but I took a couple of pavers to the tile store and had them help me match it. It is sort of a greyish taupe.

Let me know if you need anything further!

Laurie, actually - I recall it being called JUPARANA VYARA, from India

Stovegirl, love your kitchen! What did you use for the backsplash...brick veneers? What is your kitchen flooring? Did you seal the brick before and/or after the installation? Any maintenance issues?

luvnola....thanks so much for the info...i wish the magnolia's had a website but it appears they do not...i will try to see about getting catalogs or samples...thanks again..i love your tiles and kitchen!!!

tinker 2006....i went on interceramic's website and i can't seem to find the tiles you have...are they individual tiles or just appear to look that way...easy maintenance is what i'm searching for..beautiful kitchen!!

stovegirl...are those real thin bricks or veneers and could you share the company that you purchased through?

thanks to all....i have my heart set on putting in a brick backsplash....all of your kitchens are beautiful, warm, and inviting...and sharing your info has been extremely helpful, keep them coming :)

I had a brick backsplash in my old kitchen. It was a mess. The grease built up on the uneven brick surface and was impossible to clean. The grout got all grimy behind the sink and the stove. I think the sealed bricks would solve the grease build-up problem and let's face it, tile requires grout, too.

I think that backsplash is beautiful and perhaps materials have improved since my old backsplash was installed 35 years ago. Still, it's a heck of a lot easier to clean spatters off tile than brick. IMHO.

These were on a sheet, I know I have the info somewhere.. I'll dig it out as I may very well use these brick ceramics again!

tinker, thanks for searching for the paperwork, i'll check back in later :)