How to tone down granite/backsplash?
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How important to WAIT until granite in, b4 deciding backsplash?
Comments (17)lowspark, you are a contractor's dream! Our contractor emphasized up-front that most delays are caused by indecisive homeowners, which was true for him because he was so on-the-ball. I can't imagine having everything picked and decided on before starting, but that IS the right way to do it. Because of my contractor's insistence, my KD helped me pick the backsplash before even the cabinets were in. We went to the tile store with a sample of the counter (quartz composite). I'm glad we did, because there were many elements in the backsplash wall that affected the design (a shelf, a niche, outlets, wall where there were no cabinets, transitioning the tile around window trim). Also, some of the tile took a long time to arrive. Actually, now I sort of wish we'd been bolder in the backsplash tile choice, but, it's very nice. So for design reasons, I'd like to choose the backsplash last, but for practical reasons and problem-prevention, I'm glad we didn't. Don't forget grout color! It's so often an afterthought, but it can really make a difference in how things look....See MoreBackSplash Choices, long story, lots of pics!
Comments (14)Oh my -- do you have to pick so theoretically? That is, can you get much of the other stuff up and running so that you can see the context a little better, set the tiles up against the counter with the floor in sight and choose *then*? ~one who's expert at delaying choices as long as possible. Speaking of which, it's pulls-time.......See MoreGranite IN! Seam decision made & now it's down to the backsplash
Comments (60)In trying to locate an old thread I came across this one - interesting to see the dilemas we went through last time... all to come again this time no doubt. I feel bad because I never updated the pics when the tile went in, so just in case there is anyone who voted and never saw the finished product... here it is: We also managed to find a dining room rug which nicely tied in the colors of the cabinets and the backsplash. Lastly the other question I never answered in this thread (sorry) is that both tile choices came from www.glasstilestore.com and both my choices are still available. Probably too late to be of any help/ interest to anyone now, but when I found the thread I decided to update it! Now back to searching for the other thread! Wish the search function worked better!...See MoreBacksplash? No backsplash? What kind of backsplash?
Comments (25)didn't have time to read all the answers. I have no backsplash and have never regretted it...been over 6 yrs. It is painted with BM matte...which has ceramic in it. It is as beautiful now as it was when first painted. I love the fact that I can showcase other things ...art etc in my kitchen and no competition. Also if I ever want to change it is as quick as a paint brush...expense is minimal..paint only ! All in all I think it is serene as you point out . Here is one pick. Since I have a lot of high heat cooking in my kitchen..built in deep fat fryer as well as gas cook top I can definitely speak to the longevity of paint only. c ( more at this album )...See Moresunfeather
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