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Need backsplash advice!!!

6 years ago

Hello, we are in the the process of remodeling our kitchen. Flooring, cabinets, and countertops have been installed. We need advice regarding what backsplash will look good in our kitchen and if the tiles should go just to the hood or top of the cabinets? Floor is still covered up but second picture shows the floor. Countertop is Calacatta Laza, cabinets are shaker white and flooring is Sherwood Rustic pine. We have tried several gray tiles, some are too dark and some are too light. So far we like the Wool Glass Tile (see link below. Please provide your feedback. Thanks in advance.

https://www.flooranddecor.com/glass-decoratives/wool-glass-tile-100465657.html

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Beth H. :

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

keep trying until you find the right gray. this is one in your link? It's a warm, taupe gray. is your veining in your quartz more blue/gray? that may be why you can't find the right shade.

these are from Emser Tiles

and these Shadebox in gray from agostino. comes in white too

Moonstone would look nice w/your quartz

or, check with Encore Ceramics. this is the silver but they have many other grays

or try the Fan Shape tiles w/a gray grout

The pearl shimmer looks like the right gray. or the one next to it in the hive. Ann Sacks.

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Sana Asad
Original Author
6 years ago
He is a picture of backsplash sample on countertop.
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Beth H. :
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
It will work. it's a warmer gray though. I like the Emser tiles in the Craft gray color. I like the size of the tile too.

someone else on here just finished their backsplash w/this blue/gray tile from Heath Ceramics. similar countertop. looks great
Sana Asad
Original Author
6 years ago
Veins on countertops are Greige color
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Beth H. :
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
then if you like the greige glass tile, go for it. from what I can see, the veins are more neutral gray - blue gray. But maybe it's the photos.

however, you asked for advice, I gave you mine. I think those tiles are too warm looking for your quartz. will they work? yes. they will.
AJCN
6 years ago
Just a non-pro here. Recently I helped my Dad find a backsplash and I came across a collection I really liked: Crossvillle Market Collection Ashbury. For several weeks I was all over the city trying to help my Dad, and when I saw this collection I was really impressed with the wide range of colors, shapes and textures. This collection has several good greiges ranging from a bit cool to a bit warm. Some of them are offered in crackle finish. We ended up choosing Fleece Crackle, but his colors are a bit warmer than yours. If you have a Crossville near you it might be worth a trip to look at samples.
Sammy
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Here’s a thread on choosing a backsplash for Calacatta Laza counters: [Calacatta Laza—What kind of backsplash?[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/calacatta-laza-what-kind-of-backsplash-dsvw-vd~5277216)

FWIW, the sample you show does work very well with your countertop.
Sana Asad
Original Author
6 years ago
I like the HAMPTON CARRARA POLISHED MARBLE from the tile shop. Little worried about everything being white but this tile has some variations of grays. What do you guys think?

https://www.tileshop.com/product/hampton+carrara+polished+marble+subway+tile+-+4+x+12+in..do?sortby=ourPicksAscend&from=fn
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Beth H. :
6 years ago
Personally, I wouldn't buy carrara from The Tile Shop , but if you do, DO NOT get the additive stuff they hawk to use w/your thinset and/or grout. Do not use their products w/marble. (turns the stone yellow) . Just buy your install products from one of the big box stores.

Builder Depot has decent carrara marble.

https://www.thebuilderdepot.com/venato.html

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