Do you have marble or white granite behind cooktop (backsplash)?
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14 years ago
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Any pics of box-in/recessed backsplash behind stove/cooktop?
Comments (7)I just posted my box out behind my stove. It includes my inspiration photos and then my actual box out. It is done with white subway tile and marble herringbone tiles. It has a marble shelf. Here is the link: Scroll down a bit to see it. Here is a link that might be useful: Box out Behind Stove...See MoreDo you have carrera marble backsplash? Is it kitchen friendly?
Comments (10)I have a marble slab b-splash behind my range. It's Vermont Danby, and it's very white. My marble is sealed with Porous Plus 511, and I have no problems at all with staining on my b-splash, even when tomato sauce, etc. splatters and I don't notice it/wipe it until the next day. I may be able to find some small oil marks that have been neglected, if I look very closely, but it basically still looks like the day it was installed, about 14 mos. ago. I probably have etches from those types of splashes, but IMO, etches are hard to see on a b-splash unless the light is exactly right. (My counters, on the other hand, are full of very visible etches!) I also have a friend with a carrara tile b-splash, she has a large family and does a lot of cooking. It's been about 3 years, and her b-splash has held up beautifully, and still looks great....See MoreIf you have granite counters, also have granite backsplash?
Comments (8)Granite is not necessarily the greatest cost. Ceramic tiles can be extremely costly. Granite can also be used to frame ceramic focal points. You need to decide whether your granite is to be the "Star" or one of a few stars or not a star. Proceed from there. One place to look for photos of kitchens with granite backsplashes and counter tops is a book called Design Master Class. The designers have a definite viewpoint, so you can decide whether you agree or not. Their style is "quiet," meaning not too many stars. Their backsplashes are usually either the same stone as the counter tops or a simple tile. Not everyone subscribes to this view, though....See MoreBacksplash ideas please. Marble / white granite / oak cabs
Comments (9)Hopefully, they will get the yellow marks off (there was a slab stacked in front of it). Msjam, I'm linking to an earlier GW thread about your granite choice. I suspect that the yellow marks are iron oxidation (rust) that originates from within the stone. Wanted to give you a heads up on this so you don't get any nasty surprises on down the road. From what I've read, the iron bits in stone can continue to oxidize and you'll be seeing more or it as time goes by. You might want to investigate further... Colonial Cream Granite discussion...See Morefirstmmo
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