mosaic tile back splashes

jenocurley

14 years ago

What are your feelings on Mosaic tile back splashes.

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rhome410
14 years ago
There are so many different kinds/sizes/looks...Did you have something in particular in mind? Were you asking in regard to care or look or...?

Did you see this recent discussion on marble mosaic backsplashes?

Here is a link that might be useful: Marble mosaic thread
jenocurley
Original Author
14 years ago
thanks for posting the link... i was thinking of cobalt blue subway tile with a tree of life mosaic above the range but now i am realizing that with a pot filler that may be tricky

i was trying to do a classic kitchen but after reading the thread on classic kitchens i think i am just going to go with what we like.
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We used large-format marble tiles (18x18"). We love them. I guess it could scratch, but we have not seen any scratches yet. No problems with staining or anything. The large format meant that we have few grout lines. Here's a link to our pics. I can't really think of any pros/cons of glass vs marble, I think both are great choices so just go on what you like the look of best. Here is a link that might be useful: marble backsplash
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Will this work with the countertop?
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I think the tile looks great with the countertop. Mixed mosaic tile back splashes don't get a lot of love on this forum. Most often they are declared as too busy or too trendy. I say go with what you like. As you know, since are changing your current backsplash, the mosaic tile backsplash could be changed out too if you get tired of it or if the next buyer of the house doesn't like it. I didn't worry at all about installing a mosaic very similar to yours in my kitchen. I actually bought my tile before my kitchen was even demo'd. Here is a shot of my mosaic: Definitly check out other lighting options and look at the color temperature. The higher the number the whiter the color. The highest numbers though can look almost blue. Check the lumens as well as the color rendering index CRI. Color rendering index (CRI) is a measure of how accurately an artificial light source displays colors. CRI is determined by comparing the appearance of a colored object under an artificial light source to its appearance under incandescent light. The higher the CRI, the better the artificial light source is at rendering colors accurately. High (above 80) CRI is preferred in the home. ENERGY STAR requires that qualified fixtures have lamps with CRI above 80. Cree's newest LED bulbs have as CRI of 90.
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Hi Girraj, I actually just wrote about this on our blog http://blog.deluxevanity.com/. I hope you find it useful. Feel free to contact me if you have anymore questions. Good luck! - Deluxe Vanity
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Well Mitchell, I think your kitchen and home are lovely. Your floors are really cool too! I know the mosaic is bugging you, and it probably would me too, however, it is still very pretty and will probably never be given a second thought by anyone but you and your fiancee. And like a few suggested, once you accessorize, get your hardware in, etc...it's not going to be such a focal point to you like it is now. So, if it turns out not to be such an easy fix, please don't stress about it. Your home is gorgeous! I'm a Texan too, going through a Harvey remodel, so maybe I've just finally learned to not sweat the small stuff with all this house business...as a matter of fact, I've got some "TX hacks" working downstairs in my kitchen right now. ;) Congratulations on your beautiful new home.
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jenocurley
Original Author
14 years ago
We are going to make our own range hood with tile. Does a mosaic tile mural seem crazy on a range hood. Everything else in the kitchen is pretty plane...shaker cherry cabs in a med-dark finish.... laminate looks like soapstone counters... hard wood floors

Here is a link that might be useful: tree of life mosaic
diane4570
14 years ago
I'm not an "expert," but have you considered doing the mosaic behind the cooktop? It's a beautiful piece, but on the range hood may be a little too "out there."
rhome410
14 years ago
Sounds amazing. I always like unique and what makes a kitchen 'you.' Do you have an inspiration for this idea? Have you seen a hood tiled?
remodelfla
14 years ago
Who is it that has the mosaic tree (beautiful) behind their range. They posted fairly recently (last couple of months). I'd like to link it for jeno.
remodelfla
14 years ago

Here's an article on this very subject

Here is a link that might be useful: tiling a range hood
writersblock (9b/10a)
14 years ago
>Who is it that has the mosaic tree (beautiful) behind their range

I'm pretty sure it's smarge, but I can't find the post.
laxsupermom
14 years ago
smarge's mosaic
jenocurley
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks for posting and those pictures are gorgeous. I was thinking of putting it on the hood because I want to have a pot filler in the middle above my stove and the stove buttons and such are on the back and it comes up kind of high so I did not want things to look too squished.
remodelfla is now my inspiration since before it was just an idea now it looks possible.
remodelfla
14 years ago
I'm delighted I can help. Found a real good article. Read pages 164 and 165

Here is a link that might be useful: tiling hood article

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