How to end edges of backsplash . . . without bullnose tile . . .
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Backsplash questions - where to end and edging options.
Comments (20)Thank you everyone for your input! I especially appreciate the photos, it is helpful to see examples. I think I will have it end where the upper cabinet ends. But I'm still trying to figure out an edging solution. One end of the tile is glazed so I may consider using the glazed end on the edge as Lake Girl suggested. I did see a photo of someone on this forum that did that (could be Lake Girl but I can't remember). Otherwise I may use the Schluter edging if it blends w/my tile well enough. They are sending me samples of their three gray colors and their brushed nickel. (my tile is gray)...See MoreIs this how the tile backsplash should end?
Comments (17)If you take the tile all the way to the edge of the countertop, then you have to figure out what to do with the exposed ''shoulder'' corner of the backsplash. Does the pencil edging (listello?) stop there? Does it wrap around to a short bit that terminates at the cabinet side? It can't actually bend, so there will be a separate short stub that has to be mitered. Then how does it end at the cabinet? Just butted against the wood? You're going to be calling attention to that detail - is that what you want? You'll have to clean it too. Is there an equivalent situation on the other end of the counter run? Will you handle it the same way, is there room, or will the difference bug you? Now look at the subways and how they are laid out. If you want to extend the backsplash by an inch, there will be awkward little 1'' slivers of subway tile against the pencil/listello. Some people (me) will look at that and think there's a tilesetter who didn't lay out his tile competently. A lot of stuff to think through - I like it as is, personally don't think the look will be improved by extending for another inch, and also think this needed to be thought about before tiling began. At this point, I'm not sure there is a graceful way to add an inch....See MoreHow do you end the backsplash with pebble tile?
Comments (4)Check out the finishing and edge profiles that Schluter Systems makes. They have several different profiles in various finishes ( chrome, stainless, bronze etc.) and some different sizes. http://www.schluter.com/139.aspx You can purchase them through tile stores or at some big box stores. I bought mine at a home improvement outlet store. They were either 8 or 10 feet long and can be cut to the size you need. I just have tile behind my cooktop so I used the Schluter edging on each side from the countertop up to the ceiling. It works great and provides a nice clean straight edge. Here is a close up of the edge I used I love the look of the pebbles in the picture you posted. It will look fabulous in your kitchen too....See MoreEnding Backsplash - what kind of bullnose
Comments (4)Lol, I do...I have probably posted my kitchen so much GW is sick of it! :) Here's a couple from when we just moved in, no WTs or art on walls...but you can see the important elements!...See MoreRelated Professionals
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