3”x9” Tile Backsplash - 1/2 or 1/3 Offset?
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Soapstone counter with 1 inch hexagon tile backsplash
Comments (16)Well, Growlery, is right on that frame of reference. Since 1" hex tile is the flooring for 3 of the bathrooms in my old house, that's the association I have with it!:-) At any rate, if this tile is really the one that pleases you most, I say go for it! No point in having a bunch of "what ifs" after the fact, only because you didn't follow your heart as you were making critical decisions. In the meantime, and since you asked, here's are a few photos of my calacatta d'oro mosaic backsplash. It's really very similar to the hex tiles of your fancy but, of course, the differences are in coloring and shape. These tiles are 5/8" x 1.25" in size and typical Calacatta colors -- cream white /gray/goldish. I believe the grout is silver shadow. The soapstone is Green Mountain Original PA -- primarily dark black when oiled with only very random non-white veining....See MoreBacksplash Round 1 TKO - Round 2!
Comments (40)You may have already made your decision but I just found this thread. I feel like you are doing my homework for me! My cabinets and granite countertops are so similar and I've been searching for seven months for the right tile/stone. I love your choices and just have to say that when I saw the French Crema my first reaction was Wow! Second to that the Heartland. I am going out tile shopping again today and will look for some of the choices you've shown here. This is the most difficult project I've ever undertaken!...See MoreSoapstone backsplash - how thick - 3/4 or 1 1/4?
Comments (5)Our soapstone backsplash is 3/4". My DH cut it from left over stone from our counter install. We tried out the 1 1/4" to see if we liked it but it just seemed too thick. But ours is only 2" tall. Maybe a taller backsplash would look ok with the thicker stone. You might want to try out some scrap soapstone to see if you like it before committing to size. I have some pics in the link below. They don't show the side view but maybe they'll help you a bit. Here is a link that might be useful: 2...See More1/32" or 1/16" spacers on glass tile backsplash?
Comments (8)According to TCNA guidelines, the minimum grout spacing is 1/16" Depending how flat the tiles are, how flat the wall is, and how skilled the contractor is all factor into the grout joint width. If the tiles aren't perfectly flat or rectified, chances are a 1/16" joint could be the smallest you can get. If that. Cutting glass tiles can be a challenge. Have your contractor cut a few and show you the outcome before installing the first tile. Some cut easier at the ends than in the centers. No way to know until you try a few. Be sure to use a dry powdered white thinset you mix with water which is specially made for use with glass tiles. Laticrete GTA and CBP's GTM are both good products, although I lean towards the Laticrete every time. Also be sure to flatten the trowel ridges after spreading the thinset. This will eliminate the thinset marks seen through the tiles and the bumps showing in the grout lines....See Morerantontoo
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