I don't like a real marble backsplash with marble-like Quartz. Accentuates the fakeness of the Quartz IMO.

My cabinets are espresso similar to the picture.

New white island is similar to the but with espresso cabinets on the perimeter.

Navy Momma - yes that's what I have been reading in some forums that real marble would make the quartz look extra fake so I am looking for some good alternatives.

There are so many alternatives! What is your budget in $/SF? I love love love the glazed thin brick tile from Fireclay tile, and I think it would look very pretty with your quartz counters. Below is a sample of Frosty Carrina and Fireclay Thin Brick tile in Cotton.

Thanks Eam44, that is pretty, I like how it's not shiny! I have read through a few posts and several people have mentioned Fireclay so I will have to check it out in person somewhere here. We don't have a budget established and I just looked up the one you suggested and its $22/SF, would you say that's on the higher side? I'm just starting this process so I am not familiar with pricing but $22/SF doesn't seem like chump change :-)

Tile, especially "nice" or unique tile, can get expensive fast. I would establish a budget before looking to far and falling in love with something that is way outside of your budget. That said Heritage Tile has some pretty nice offerings. We couldn't be more pleased with the tile we bought from them.

navy momma - what kind of edge did you get on your countertops? i am trying to decide on mine right now. i originally asked for mitered but that's an extra uncharge and i am wondering if i really do need mitered or just some type of eased edge. i like the simple squared type of edge.

Eased. I originally wanted ogee but my husband nixed that idea, and I'm glad he did. My kitchen is tiny and it would have been too much.

Looks nice Navy Momma! I think the tile you selected will go nicely and with your grey cabinets and the greys in your countertops!

Dianne, $22/SF is not chump change at all. For handmade tile like this it's not considered expensive either. Everyone's kitchen is different in terms of how much tile will be used, and everyone's budget is different. What I do, and recommend you do, is find a look I like, then look for the tile I want, or something reasonably similar, at a price that is in budget.

You can search images for kitchens with your counters and cabinet color, then save images of looks you like. If it turns out to be a 4"x12" handmade tile with a matte glaze that's over budget, then you start searching (and recruit us to help) for tiles of similar size and finish that might work as well, and be on budget.

I just found this conversation and am hoping that Navy Momma sees it.. I am holding the same backsplash tile in my hand right now...Adex "Ocean" in Surf Gray.. I have black quartz countertops, white cabinets and Sherwin Williams "Sea Salt" on the walls.. This tile looks a bit green to me.. Am I right?. I'm hoping to see it on a backsplash.. Would you be willing to post a kitchen photo?

Hello Navy Mama. Did you end up with the Adex Ocean Surf Gray backsplash? Our designer has recommended it for our kitchen remodel. It's pretty! I still love to see it installed to help with visualization. Would you share what you ended up selecting?Thank you!

Hi, yes we did and I love it.

We also used Adex Ocean Surf Grey for our kitchen backsplash. I think it reads a bit green too but still pleased with the look. With our contractor's discount it priced out in the $13 psf range. The close up photo (without grout) is a truer representation of the actual color.

I agree it is a gree/Brown leaning grey. For me that worked because the grey of my Lowe cabinets has that tone.

My counters are White Taupe satin finish granite. Have not seen too much of this coloration. There are no issues after a year of use in the kitchen- no staining, etching, etc.