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Backsplash behind stove - 2 options - opinions wanted

12 years ago

We are just about down to the wire. Demo is scheduled for Monday and I'm hammering out the last few details.

I wanted to get the great input of the GW community and ask for your opinions.

We are going with Caesarstone Nougat (good sample of color below):

{{!gwi}}

On top of that we will be using the following backsplash (this image is of cabinet/counter sample and BS tiles. IRL counter is much more like top image):

The BS layout will be 1 row of 4x8 tumbled marble SW tiles at the bottom, and then a runner around the room of 3 1x1 mosaic tiles followed by brick lay style SW tiles to the top.

The question that I would like an opinion on is should we:

1) Use the counter top material (Caesarstone) as a BS behind the stove (since it will be more durable and able to handle the elements better).

2) Just continue the backsplash all the way around the room uninterrupted.

We currently have a stand alone 30" stove that has a back that goes up about 8-12", but this may eventually be replaced by a "slide in" unit, where it would expose much more of the BS (and allow it to flow more evenly across the room). This upgrade would still be a few years out.

Thoughts? Opinions?

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Comments (5)

willtv
12 years ago
Unless you plan to create some sort of feature or mosaic, I would continue the backsplash behind the range.
I don't know if this will help as this is nowhere near your colors or design, but here's a shot of our backsplash behind the range.
OCJeff
Original Author
12 years ago
This is almost exactly like my old kitchen... too funny.

{{!gwi}}

But this is sort of the look we would have, except we would have no 6 inch base of the counter top material around the edge, just our back splash.

My concern is the tumbled marble tiles may be too porous for use behind the stove, and if they stain, then it's a real pain to clean. Quarts on the other hand would be very easy and would act as a sort of "feature" behind the stove.

Keep in mind also that I do not have a hood, just an OTR microwave with ventilation.
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We have similar concerns. Our slide in is on an island right up against a 6" wall to an upper level. The upper countertop also hangs over a bit, making a perfect little trap for rising steam. We were going to use our countertop material as the island BS, figuring we wouldnt have to deal with steam, grease and other splatter weakening the tile over time. We ruled this out due to a few other challenges related to the depth of our stove. So, after mulling all the options with our GC, we're going to install a metal sheet behind the oven, and tile the rest of the island wall. If we don't like it, we'll run tile back there and take our chances. It should be done within the next 2 weeks, and will post pics when done. Who knew something seemingly so simple would become such a big deal!?
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I think that a gorgeous stone with some movement can look like artwork when used as a full height backsplash. It becomes the center stage of the whole look. That can be especially important with cabinets that don't have a lot of detail to them, like shaker or slab. Sometimes a gorgeous color can be that lynchpin, like doing a dramatic grey paint. Sometimes, it's a highly figured wood, like zebrawood or bamboo. And sometimes it's a gorgeous piece of stone that becomes the "oooh" statement. You'd have to extensively alter your sink base cabinet to do a farm sink. I'd just do a plain large bowl undermount sink. Stainless would be fine. Or a cast iron or silgrante in a color like the chocolate brown that we used in the kitchen above.
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Most of the time, a special design behind a range is a dated look. It can be pulled off depending on the design and the rest of the kitchen. Definitely don’t have the design behind the range within a tile “frame”. No one can pull that off since 2006. I’d also think hard about a travertine tile backsplash. Also a bit dated, but that’s not why I ask you to look into it some more. Travertine is a very porous stone. The porosity means it will etch easily. In addition, travertine is naturally filled with tiny holes. The travertine tile will come from the factory with the holes filled with epoxy so that the tiles are smooth. Over time, that filler will fall out little by little. You can get the holes filled in again, but think whether that is something you want to deal with.
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OCJeff
Original Author
12 years ago
One thought I had about the tumbled marble subway tile will be easily stained. I assume I can seal this, but how often would it need to be re-applied?
remodelfla
12 years ago
I'm not sure about how often to seal but as to design, I prefer the continuity throughout unless you have a really big space with deliniated areas. OH... and I just had a thought. If you're worried about staining, have you tried to find a porcelain tile that mimics tumbled stone subways?
OCJeff
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks for the input. I agree, I like the look/flow of a continuous backsplash, but my stove will stick up about 10-12" since it's a standalone range, but eventually will ideally be a "slide-in" (which would show off the BS much more).

As for considering ceramic, I like the soft feel of the tumbled marble, and fine ceramic more reflective and cold feeling.

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