Should I take down my new backsplash?
Kat M
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I've narrowed down my backsplash. Purdy please help. Lots o pics
Comments (39)Just in case anyone checks back I think I found what I love the most. A really nice girl at United Tile helped me out so much. I almost gave up going there because I never got much help. Anyhow, she let me take home sample boards that have been grouted. I can't believe how much this has helped my decision. My mom and dad came over, bless them as they came over ASAP, and right when they walked in they said "that's the one" pointing to the Walker Zanger polished calacatta. They said it just does so much for the kitchen and I totally agree. The 4x12 samples I have are honed which I thought I liked but much prefer the polished as it adds some warmth. I almost threw out the idea of marble. Thank goodness I had a free day to drive to this store! And the girl said if I know a contractor I'll get contractor's price-my brother is a contractor! Yeh! In these picks you will see beveled subway (my 2nd choice), thassos marble (a little too plain), glass subway (way to contemporary now that I see it grouted and too much shine), and the calacatta is the one with the most veining. I sure hope this helps anyone else out there with soapstone unsure of what to do. beveled subway (left) calacatta (next to beveled) glass far right (too glossy and more blue in person-very cold) thassos to the left...See MoreAnyone put in their expensive backsplash and take it down?
Comments (27)CKGM - If you're anything like me, you're probably fixating on that tile every time you go into the kitchen. And, if you're doing that, you're not noticing the other beautiful choices you've made and enjoying all the work that you've done up until now. Of course you can change it if you don't love it (assuming that you can get your DH on board) but you don't have to do it right now. You have all the time in the world to contemplate what will work with your other choices and get it absolutely perfect next time around...whether that's in a month or in a year. I hope you're able to let the backsplash fade into the background for awhile and enjoy the other elements. Maybe you might even forget how much you disliked it at some point? And, if not, you can always accidentally throw paint all over it and then have to rip it out and replace it later! And, can I add that some people might like to have no tile in their kitchen, but that doesn't mean that every person prefers the monotone look. I know that I don't. I wouldn't disparage someone else for their personal preference... Ok, I feel better now!...See MoreI don't like my backsplash...Should I send it back?
Comments (30)It doesn't look that bad to me. The pattern would practically disappear with a like-colored grout and would just be a subtle texture. If the color is off (which is best determined in person and in different lighting) it might always annoy you which is a good reason to send it back. But the photos don't look any worse than some others I've seen posted that have been "oooh"ed and "ahhh"ed. I think if you had posted how much you loved it, you'd have had just as many agree. To me, the black hardware and wood valance "speaks" of a more country (vs urban) look. But I don't know the overall effect you're hoping to achieve....See MoreSurvey: what color grout should I use on my back splash? pictures
Comments (9)Well, vintage was the original idea because this is a remodel of our family farm's kitchen that my in-laws for several generations have lived in. Now we have lived here for 20 years and it was time to replace the 65 year old cupboards. We have college kids and they hated to see the old stuff go so I tried to keep the spirit of the place. The counters are soapstone, the knobs are the black iron that Amerock makes. The exposed hinges match. The wood is cherry. Thanks for both of your comments. Score 1 to 1. Here is a link that might be useful: My intro to my remodel project...See MoreHillside House
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