This very old discussion came up in a search as I was hunting for non-adhesive cork shelf liners. I don't want to stick anything to my brand-new cabinetry after a remodel and also want to protect it. I've been through clear vinyl with ridges (yes, collects gunk as noted in another comment), a slightly cushiony Con-Tac product (pretty okay but I don't want the white contrast I used to have), and cork, which became my favorite for its natural tone and soft landing for items placed on it. I tried stick-down cork but it damaged the surface underneath when I placed it slightly askew and needed to straighten so I'm going for non-adhesive. I tried getting the adhesive cork and just not peeling off the backing but then it's slippery on the back. I've landed on rolls of cork from https://www.widgetco.com/ for a couple of reasons: They come in multiple widths and thicknesses beyond what I can get at the big-box stores and other online sources, and the price per foot works out to the same or less than adhesive cork rolls I found on Amazon for what appears to be better quality. Some of the reviews of thinner cork rolls on Amazon said it was brittle, came damaged, wasn't good quality. I'm getting 1/8" thickness (1/16" and 1/4" also available). I'll unroll carefully and lightly dampen (advice I got from a review) and weight it to flatten before installing. Cost is better than the Williams Sonoma and Ikea, both of which have limited sizes available as I write this.

After our mini kitchen remodel 2 years ago, I now have beautiful easy-care granite counters and tumbled stone backsplash. The hall bath has an antique vanity with granite top. While the stone is quite easy to wipe clean, there isn't a contest between it and the granite. The granite is utterly smooth and cleans up really well. I'm sorry, but that is the ONLY thing I can think of to sway a vote for that granite behind your stove. And since so much stone and tile is easy care too, I just don't see a good reason to keep it. If you had it finished and were just worrying a little that maybe your choice wasn't perfect, I wouldn't even post. Once a thing is done and money is spent, I really disapprove of a re-do. (Generally speaking!!) But since you are in limbo, I vote No. Get it gone. Do something else. I don't think it does a thing to enhance your kitchen. Red

Marybeth, I don't know if you frequent these forums anymore now since you have your beautiful kitchen completed. I have it in my favorites and was wondering what are the exact colors in your backsplash? I can not tell for sure on my monitor. I hope your enjoying the fruits of your labor 'cause it is soooooo beautiful~

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