Here is the suggested install option (not my kitchen or tile).

I would take his suggestion. We followed our tiler’s suggestions ,and we are very happy with it. Hidden behind the refrigerator, I would not think you would need a bull nose. After all, they do this all the time, and know what looks good.

Good points, gls. Thanks.

Normally there is a cabinet panel there encasing the fridge. But when there is no The tile should not go past the cabinets and counter. strangely it looks like your upper cabinets extend past your lower??? It may just be the photo? Is this why he is suggesting this?

is he going to tile the entire wall behind the fridge? If not how is it going to look at the inch gap from counter to floor and from lower cabinet to ceiling. It will look janky!

At any rate you should have a bullnose or a piece of schluter that stops the tile even with your counter. Another option would be to use the tile vertically there as the break point.

Unless he has a specific reasoning for it going behind the fridge that isnt the correct application.

correct

incorrect

the application near the fridge is correct here but the extension of the tile past the counter is incorrect as is them not taking the counter curb off before putting on the tile. The suggested application if it were on the fridge side would be the same and incorrect.

he likely wants to do it this way because its easier for him to not have to "finish" the tile on that side.

Unless his reasoning has something to do with the cabinets being uneven.

the only way i would agree to this is if he were willing to do the enire wall behind the fridge and in that case you will be paying more for supplies and labor.

Thanks Pink. I thought it should stop at the end of the cabinet/counter. The cabinet doesn’t go past the edge of the counter, it’s just the angle of the picture. I may have some pencil left over from my bathroom. Would that look weird if it happed to match my tile color. Otherwise I’ll use a Jolly edge.

How does one decide on the right color for the Schluter? Here are a couple of options from last weekend. Also any suggestions on grout color? I’m thinking I could issue the leftovers from my bathroom wall project (need to check quantities).

A little sneak peak of the work in progress. 😉

Molly it is so beautiful

So pretty. Love your counters with it too. Great job selecting.

So pretty! I really like it!

Subtle Beauty ❤️

Very nice!

Thanks ladies! The wallpaper is mostly finished. He will come back to finish up after the backsplash is installed. I love it. 🙂

Just lovely!

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Molly, it’s beautiful!! Did you decide on which schluter and grout? Is there a grout color that matches the dark in the wallpaper? I tend to lean toward darker grout 😁 and the most subtle edging 🤷🏼‍♀️

Lovely wallpaper.

Pink are you hinting I need new fan? 😂. I need one that provides a lot of light because there are no cans. The existing one is about 40”. I also like the globes, but it’s hard to find a fan with a light I can add them too. Tile will happen when they can fit me in around other jobs.

DD I found a grout that will blend in with the tile, I don’t want to draw attention to it. I need to look further at the Jolly colors. It was between beige and Satin Nickel.

hahaha well these fans have led lights so they are bright. I figured you needed the fan to keep it cool in there but if not you can go for a pretty light. Do you have under cabinet lighting? it would likely really help in your space. can an electrician pull from the fan wiring and install some cans for you?

Pink the ceiling is concrete so cans cannot be installed. 🤷‍♀️

If youre interested there is a solution to install on a concrete ceilng that is pretty simple. You can do a coffered ceiling look where you use a low profile light and run the wiring insde the coffers off your central wiring of the fan. This is a really long video but it will show what i am talking about even though his finish and design isnt the best.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH2RLYcu1kk

a photo of this done with a nice finish.

or you can do beams

drop down lights from a false beam

drop down lighting from a false ceiling but can lights can be done with this application too

Thanks for the suggestions Pink. My ceilings are low so I don’t want to make any changes, I am fine with the fan with the light. I do have under cabinet lights.

Gorgeous Molly. So glad you decided to go with the tile.

Thanks Nora. 😀

Looks wonderful. Love the countertops!

Tanks Flo, me too!

It is all coming together for you and so pretty!

Looks great! Sometimes we have to acknowledge that things are classic for a reason!

Beautiful Molly 😍 Can’t wait to see the wallpaper.

Kjoy thanks! The wallpaper is mostly installed. Scroll up for pictures.

Perfect! So happy for you. Are your cabinets cherry

You must be so happy Molly! Its beautiful!!

Kjoy they are indeed cherry! Thanks gls, Salonva and Parker. 🙂

Moving along nicely!

Love it! <3

Kitchen is complete! I am so happy with the choices we all made. Thanks to everyone who supported this journey with me. ❤️

That looks nice Molly nice and clean and calming! And do you think you would put any art in there on that wall?

Molly it is so beautiful! enjoy🤗

Happy, no art on the wall. Less to keep clean. 😂

Looks lovely!

Beautiful! I bet it's even prettier in person!

That looks great!

So pretty! I love the wallpaper! I am so happy for you! It’s a job well done! Congratulations!🥰

Molly I know someone else mentioned your ceiling fan….now I will…yes get a new sleek flush mount it can be white or stainless…will just finish the room off so nice!

I’ll do that eventually Julie. 🙂. Heading back to Ann Arbor at the end of the month for another trial, maybe we can get together again at some point.

Molly I would love that! I should be back home from Seattle by than.

I will be in touch. I’m scheduled to be there through January so there is no rush.

Lovely! You’ll get a thrill every time you walk into this space. Congratulations on wrapping it up! Beautiful job.

Molly! Now that’s a kitchen worthy of your presence - Beautiful transformation! 😍👏 Wait, did you beat us to the finish line?? 😅 🍾🥂

Lovely Molly.

Have to chime in again on the fan. If you don't need a fan maybe you can replace it with a lovely flush mount light.

if you do need a fan , which I kinda recall you saying you did because it gets warm in there? Then I recommend the Minka Concept fan. It comes in a 44" and really looks great up but also puts out great air flow and light

https://www.build.com/minkaaire-traditional-concept-44-led/s1315028?uid=3121708&searchId=2GqndNBpfS