Not loving my soapstone (yet?) and backsplash help please!
swan01
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Soapstone counters & 3" soapstone backsplash--look goofy?
Comments (14)I'm almost finished with a kitchen remodel due to a water leak. I got new cabinets and appliances, the granite was reused. I didn't care whether or not I kept the same backsplash but the insurance said it wasn't necessary to have it replaced. So when they installed my new cabinets, to make them level, they were running higher (above the bottom of the lowest tile) so they took off the lowest row of tile. They explained that once the granite was reinstalled, it wouldn't look right to put something back in that area because you'd see how it runs uphill (or downhill) so we tore off the entire backsplash. I just had the cheap white 3"x6" subway tile from lowes, and I like it so that's what I'm having done again. But I'm soooooo glad that we tore it all out and re-tiling the backsplash. It will look so much better. It's getting done tomorrow. I personally would rather have the backsplash redone than to go with the 3" piece. JMHO BTW the insurance paid for a new backsplash since the granite couldn't be installed exactly where it was before and I got $1100.00 for a $300 backsplash :)...See MoreDIY soapstone pics + need backsplash help
Comments (21)LOL - That's a large part of why we went with what we got. We were both very drawn to marble but wary of the etching / staining issues (I had not yet found GW). The slab yard even sold the Arco Baleno as a marble. I do love the colors in it, I just had wanted a warmer kitchen that I'm winding up with. Personally, I think you have lots of warm with the cabinet and wall color. Why not get a sample of Carrara and try it?...See Moreglass backsplash with my new soapstone counters?
Comments (14)Prill, that is some gorgeous soapstone! Wow. I love the veining and the unusual colours. I think you want to keep the bs subtle so that it complements but doesn't steal thunder from your stone. In that regard, something like Nantucket would compete. And I agree with Zeebee on the smaller mosaics. I've always loved Anita's ming marble; it's really interesting. Could be a great match for your ss. Are there other elements (besides your white sink) about your kitchen that are of note? I also love catmom's bs: Here are the colours that her Artistic Opera Glass comes in It's a difficult but fun decision to be faced with! Eliz...See MorePlease show me soapstone counters w/ tile backsplash
Comments (4)Thanks for the picture...I love your kitchen...all my favorites, soapstone, wood counter, yellow walls, wood floor, white cabinets, beadboard......See MoreHolly- Kay
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