Kitchen Backsplash Disappointment
Nina
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Comments (11)Thank you all for your input. It's so reassuring to have the group of amazing people to bounce things off of. Love you all! The design was created by the owner of the tile shop. She ordered the tile based on her design and provided us with the names of tilers she recommended that could do the job. The tilers I received quotes from did it based on her design and the size of the job. I'm of the opinion that the tile shop needs to pay for the additional tile. I've spoken with another person in the shop (the owner isn't in today) and have provided him with a photo my DH took of what had been completed on the mosiac. The tiler left spaces for the missing tile. Not sure how I feel about that, but it's on the wall. The photo doesn't do it just. Anyway, the tile shop indicated they would be contacting the tiler to obtain the exact count of what is needed (plus allowance). I did not bring up who was paying for the tile, I'm just glad they are getting on this right away. The tiler indicated to my DH that his invoice will be the same as his quote, so it sounds like he doesn't plan to charge extra. I'm thinking I will do something for him since this certainly was not his fault and he's doing us a favor....See MoreKitchen backsplash height, existing 4" backsplash, and ending dilemma
Comments (9)I have a similar question five years later: Is the 4" matching back splash now out of style? And how long will it stay out of style? Doubt that it would be possible to get a full matching back splash 14 years after the home was built. I am considering removing the 4" back splash and going with a complementary tile or, perhaps, a colorful wallpaper. Thoughts as to how long the short back spash will stay out of style? (I'm old enough to remember bell bottoms - the first time they were in style.)...See MoreKitchen Back-splash - Glass tiles FALLING OFF
Comments (3)Here is a link to google, how that backsplash should have been installed. There are some u tube videos too. I watched one video, where they used grout, between the countertop and the backsplash, and grout should not be used there. Caulking shud be done between backsplash and countertop. My backsplash is also caulked in all the corners, rather than grouted. Once you watch these videos and read these articles, you will see that your thinset was put on improperly, and thats why your tiles are falling off. Please read carefully. https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=uI4VW7HdLszKjwTtrqSoAw&q=how+to+install+glass+subway+tile+backsplash&oq=How+to+install+glass+subway+tile+&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.0l3j0i22i30k1l3.3755.12143.0.14244.41.29.3.9.9.0.173.3348.9j20.29.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.41.3556...0i131k1j33i22i29i30k1.0.70wb9L5GlO8...See MoreAdvice Needed on Kitchen Tile Back-Splash and LVT/LVP Flooring Color
Comments (5)Hi Chispa, House is a townhouse built in 1996, trying to modernize the look. As far as decorating style, I like modern/contemporary, nothing too funky. Something that would be cohesive with the rest of the kitchen, and bring the kitchen to life a little. It's very white right now....See Morewiscokid
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