Why is a backsplash so hard to choose?
Shelley Graham
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Comments (40)Backs plashes are difficult because they are basically design decisions vs building decisions and while most of us are good at picking and figuring, pre-visualizing is tougher. Even some KDs aren't especially good at doing a back splash so don't beat yourself up. Tile design can be very challenging -- if the store will help out with it that's always a bonus. Some will for a nominal or no fee. They'll do the design and sometimes even help find an installer. . When it gets tough, instead of getting lost in tile world I think it might be easier to find a photo of a backsplash you love, or even of a tile object you love. If you post it folks here can give suggestions about how it will work in the kitchen and whether it will produce the result. Then it can be used as the basis for the splash (take it along while shopping). Here's an extensive list of tile sources which can help with some of the pre-shopping. http://www.atticmag.com/shopping/tile.html My backsplash basically sets the style of the kitchen. It runs from countertop to ceiling on 2 walls -- so it's the opposite of the 4" micro-splash. I began with the tile and picked around it (not typical). My inspiration was ceramic tile stoves. I drew out a scale "cartoon" of the splash and colored it in and taped it up to see how it would look. Tile has repetitive pattern so it always draws the eye. The cartoon was a bit of work but very helpful as it covered nearly a 2' x 3' section (paper taped together)....See MoreChoosing finishes! Why is this so hard??!?!?
Comments (18)zippity1 The fact is that the labor and equipment required to apply a "paint" to cabinets (not actual paint, but baked on catalyzed conversion varnish is more expensive. The wood may or may not be cheaper depending upon the species (painted cabinets are still made of wood, no? - my painted cabs are made of alder with the exception of the center door panel). I've had 4 places quote my cabinets and every single one of them came back at least 10% higher for paint. One was 50% higher. Like I said, "painted" can mean a lot of things. Painting an MDF cabinet door by spraying it, in place, which I have seen in on HGTV and DIY network for example, will result in a less than durable finish. Hand-painting also. A factory applied "paint" (which is not paint) is certainly more expensive than stained. Every day of the week. Every RTA cabinet maker I've looked into charges more for painted. It's a HUGE red flag that they are saying to the Katie that painting is cheaper. HUGE. What kind of "paint" is that?...See MoreBack-splash Dilemma
Comments (10)Look at Fireclay tiles collections, or subways by Ann Sacks. You'll find there simbtle variations and tons of colors -you'll be able to blend without overwhelming, find the most perfect color match, whether going darker or lighter..and no, you won't be bored-hadmade nature of tile will prevent it:) they'll have it in other sized/shapes as well https://www.fireclaytile.com/subway-tile/colors/ https://www.annsacks.com/products/tile-stone-mosaic/stoneware-elements-field-tile-made-by-ann-sacks#/stoneware-elements-rectangle-field%2Fnew-hartfield-beige-matte (notice squares, hexagons, matte, gloss..not that I think you have to have hexagon-your granite is enough of a star) always pick several samples first and check in you kitchen and in your light-but I think you know that..kitchen looks good:) and the last thing to mention-Kitchens forum is usually the one where all things kitchen go, including materials. you'll get the most responses there...See Morerococogurl
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