I would do a layout on paper or a dry layout to try and solve it before you get to where you want to stop the tile.

Thanks for pointing this out about Capriccio, it really limits layout options to not have a short side bullnose. What if you have an outside corner as shown on the web page? I would like to see that resolution in person.

I wonder if Ann Sacks would have any recommendations regarding ending tile. I think your only option may be to run vertically unless you can get the tiles both where you want them and with a 3" or less tile you can use cut, sideways.

Good point palimpset - will call Ann Sacks tomorrow and try to talk to a designer to see how they resolve this. Our issue is the outside corner as well - just one edge but it is obvious and next to our dining room. I wouldn't think this is an unusual problem. I would hate to take the tile off center of the hood to make it work out on the end. I would also hate to run the bullnose vertically.

It is a shame because it is a very pretty tile - very reasonably priced (although the freight cost as much as the tile which was outrageous!).

This is one of their Ceramic Basics which all seem to have limited trims and colorways--this keeps them in the affordable range.

Caliper used to be one of their Basics but was recently moved to their Art Tile level because they could not maintain the price point :(

If you are doing running bond across the whole backsplash without any feature, you may not be able to "read" if the tile isn't centered exactly, so it may be better to have a clean corner. (Or it may be noticeable this is why you need to test)

I did a schluter edge. If I had only had my stone subways I don't think I would have had to but b/c I had crackle glass, we needed something to definitively finish it. It's fine but I don't love it. I think I am happier with it than with changing the direction the tile though. We used a schluter "jolly" and they come in about 20+ colors. Here is a close up:

The odd spot where we had an outside corner but the counter top was still flush at the front:

How's your remodel? You must be in the midst of it b/c I haven't seen you here much and during ours I was MIA. Now that we are done(!!), I am back and spending way to much time on the forum.

I am going to take pictures and upload them later today - headed over there right now - but my builder is suggesting using the 3x6 bullnose on the long edge and running it perpendicular. I know that is how this is usually done in a bathroom but what about a backsplash?

Our counters are L shaped with the fridge at one end so this is only an issue at one end (the open one). The other option would be to use another one of their options for trimming it out on the end, like a molding of some sort, but I don't know that they would have one that would work.

Any thoughts? Do people usually just run one edge of perpendicular bullnose? I guess theoretically that could be cut down to a super skinny bullnose but that may look even worse. Or a pencil liner???? I am at a loss.

Here is a link that might be useful: Cappricio trims and moldings

We did not go all the way around for this very reason. The tile we used did not come bullnose and I didn't want an unfinished edge. We're happy with the way it came out.

Thanks for the picture. Haven't gotten over there to take one yet, but our tile doesn't terminate into the wall. Our cabinets terminate a couple of inches or so before the door casing headed into the butler's pantry. So we have to have a bullnose or termination of some point.

It does seem sort of silly to worry about this because it is literally 18" tall and 3" wide in a big kitchen but I am afraid it will look goofy, silly or terrible ;)

I used the exact same product that NewSouthernBelle used. The color I chose closely matched the color of the grout so it's not that noticeable. I much prefer the nice clean edge that it creates over the jagged unfinished edge, especially since my tiles are quartzite and there's no other edging option for that stone.

We had the same condition, and used schluter as well. There are many different widths and finishes available, so if you go this route you should check out the samples at your local tile store with your tile in hand (literally) to determine the best option.

Hey Athens! Here is mine, this may not be what you are looking for, but it is what our tile guy did...actually I was never consulted on that so didn't even know I had a choice! Anyway, I think it looks fine. Our tile is basic white subways.

I do think it looks much better on my range wall where it dies into trim.

Here's the best pic of the edge we did in our serving area..

HTH!

Oh nini - THANK YOU!!!! We have a similar situation where it would die into trim or the other option for the bullnose on the edge.

I ordered a few bullnose pieces - they are going to have to do a temp backsplash to get a CO as they won't ship out for a week - so I have a little time to figure it out. The other option is to take the bullnose and cut it down to an inch or 1/2 inch or something - a less obvious edge. Not sure if that would look better or worse.

Our termination is almost exactly like ninis where it terminates into the trim. . . .