Backsplash Tile Size
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Comments (14)I came very close to installing vertically, but ultimately decided to echo the horizontal shape of the backsplash space. I think the vertical installation is more modern (the WZ site has some great pics of that), and I wouldn't hesitate if that's the look you are going for. Our tile is rough-edged and just slightly iridescent, with grout that matches the green of the tile (pics below). Originally, I didn't think I wanted iridescence, but its very subtle and makes the surface shimmer when direct sunlight hits it (and therefore more visually interesting to me). I think the glossy is slightly easier to keep clean (ie Windex), but I like the matte look too. The rough edge, combined with the color *in* the glass rather than a colored backing definitely gives it a more handmade look. I am shopping for glass tile for a bathroom now, and I definitely know that I wouldn't want the rough edge tile on something my hands or feet will touch regularly. I don't think we used mastic for the installation, but I can't remember the exact type of thinset the installer used. Maybe make a visit to the John Bridge forums to get some advice from the pros. Good luck! Here is a link that might be useful: Pics...See MoreTile Backsplash - Tile size issue
Comments (6)ngng - I did what you suggested and cut some tiles out of paper. Excellent idea! Thank you :) Bill - I think you might be right. I tried filling in the rectangle with 6x6's and 4x4's and the 4x4's won out. But the bigger field tiles seemed to work fine elsewhere. I know this looks like a 5 year old did it... but it did help me a lot! (And no... these are not my colors.. just used for layout purposes.) Thanks!...See MoreFound! A white marble that goes with London Grey & Statuario
Comments (31)@kpyeatt - I decided to go to Floor & Decor based upon your photos above. I wanted to purchase some tile for one of my fireplaces. FYI - I had never been inside the store before - kinda overwhelming with all the beautiful tile choices on display! The Sahara Carrara tile looks NOTHING like what you have installed in your bathroom! Hardly any variation - and it looks very different from my bianco Carrara tiles. The bianco Carrara is actually from Italy - so, I expected to see a difference - but I didn’t expect the composition actual stone to look as DRAMATICALLY different as it does. The Sahara Carrara had more of a translucent look to it + it kinda looked a bit “sparkly” (not sure how to accurately describe it!) You either got “lucky“ with the batch of tiles you received - OR - I am just “unlucky” based upon the ones available at the store! Maybe the quality has declined over the past three years since others in this thread (including the OP) decided to buy it - who knows??!!? It would be interesting to see photos posted by others who have installed it. Just thought I’d post this in case anyone decides to order some online, and have them shipped without actually seeing the product first. I highly suggest that you order several samples in order to get an accurate feel for how it will look. It’s unfortunate because the price was good - and, based upon your photos, I had high expectations. 😞...See MoreHELP! Need kitchen backsplash ideas
Comments (33)The woodgrain, although subtle, is a strong pattern because it's horizontal. The countertop is also subtle in some sense but active with the movement and contrast of the veins. Honestly I don't think anything so far is quite right. They all introduce more pattern and its too much. A lot of people probably dislike this kitchen, (it's George and Laura Bush's), but I picture it here because it kind of has a universal modern appearance (is it 2010, is it from 1990 but forward thinking?), like your kitchen--and it has an architectural glass or backpainted starphire glass backsplash, which is the direction I would be thinking of for your kitchen. I don't think you want to muddy it up with lots of groutlines and shapes....See More- 15 years ago
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