Layout feedback and backsplash questions
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Backsplash advice -- Rookwood tiles, layout, color, help!
Comments (9)Hello all, this is a follow-up to the original message from a couple of months ago. I found out that Rookwood make a thinner field tile in the same glaze as the decorative tiles, so my worries about the tile butting into window casings are now solved. BUT, I'm still trying to figure out what size field tile to use. A little background: I really, really love the decorative tiles and the polychrome glaze on them is gorgeous. But in general I'm not a fan of really busy tilework, and I rather like the idea of the decorative tiles floating in amongst the rest of the backsplash. Put another way, I really *don't* want this to look like a framed picture set against the backsplash. But, on the other hand, keep in mind that the field tiles will be about a quarter of an inch less proud than the decorative tiles. Given all this, what would you advise -- what's going to look the least obtrusive, most "natural" and least busy?? I made color photocopies of the decorative tiles to scale and taped them to the wall along with mock paper field tiles in the same dimension (6x9) running the opposite orientation. They would look like this: Then the tile designer came up with these sketches of progressively smaller tiles (subway and square). She also suggests putting a pencil liner around the whole thing. What do you think of these?: Unfortunately the tile showroom is in another state and the designer is only seeing the same photos, etc., that I'm posting here. So she can advise, but I'm open to other input as well. Any thoughts on all of this much appreciated!...See MoreHow to make your own tile and back-splash (pic heavy)
Comments (25)I'm not sure how I came across this post, I think it was displayed on the right side and I clicked on it being intrigued by the tile making. I was at one time interested in working with papercrete and hypertufa. But after enlisting my brother, who wasn't as enthusiastic, and my niece, who poured cement down my laundry room sink, which original to the house had lasted 70 years, and ruining three blenders, my interest waned. True to form, if I come upon difficulty in a project, I think of it as a sign for me not to continue. And really, after all these years of trying various crafts that result in crap, I should know better. I also should have known better than to ask my brother, who always says it can't be done to any of my unique design ideas. And I should have known better than to ask my niece, who once stayed up all night before having to drive to LA for an art show, cutting mat after mat after measuring once, twice, sometimes ten times, but always coming out with the wrong size. I think we both have math dyslexia. I should video us trying anything crafty to see where we go wrong. I think both of us having ADHD might have something to do with it. Sorry for the backstory and run on sentences. So, I just wanted to see if you continued with your venture. And to say sorry for whatever tragedy occurred to cause you to have to move to Florida. Not that there is anything wrong with Florida, but it isn't Panama. Which is one of my favorite places in the western hemisphere. I hope no one is upset that I brought up a seven year old post....See MoreBacksplash feedback or ideas?
Comments (10)Some people wait months to do their backsplash after completing the rest of their kitchen. The only reason to do it now is for your contractor's convenience. I wouldn't do it. In fact, I'd hold off on choosing your countertop if you aren't already obligated to the brown. I think it's going to be too dark. Here's what I would suggest. Get your cabinets installed and then put down some temporary plywood and use it as a countertop for awhile. You can brace your undermount sink to temporarily work this way. Then live without your final counter/backsplash for awhile. Observe how light plays in your kitchen with your cherry cabinets. Bring home different samples and test them during different times of day with different light. If you still think you want the brown counters, find a paint in that color and paint the plywood. See how the light plays with it. Of course, paint won't reflect the light the same way as the stone will so this won't give you a 100% accurate idea of what the final look will be, but it should be close enough. Anyway, that's what I'd do. I hate to be rushed to make decisions on such expensive purchases. I think mistakes are more likely when you do so....See MoreAny feedback on making your own backsplash mosaic?
Comments (7)That's awesome, thank you all! Fortunately I'm not going to deal with any glass and won't need to cut any tile, though we might do a couple triangles for detail. We're going to try to do 2 colors (light and dark) or 3 if we can swing it and contrast looks good. jess yours came out nice, I hope mine comes out as straight! cpartist very interesting. Using powerpoint I was able to get very close (all my blocks are .005 inches off so I can't follow the template exactly) and was planning to tape that to a cardboard box and then lay down mesh and glue tiles. Is that similar to what you did with the gator board or did that have another purpose? Never worked with it before. That's awesome though, yours came out really nice too. I wish I could just draw on the wall for mine too but these tiles are pretty small! Really appreciate all the feedback. Here's the design, will post pics in a few weeks when we actually make it!...See Morealerievay1
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