4x12 glass or 3x8 ceramic tile

4 years ago

This is under a window above the sink. Maybe the 4x12 glass tiles are too large? The smaller ones are ceramic , both sizes/styles are the same shade of grey ( in real life ). Thanks

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BeverlyFLADeziner

4 years ago

Do NOT make a decision on tile until after the counters are installed. You may decide the tile doesn't work with the final appearance of the counters

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rosie357222
4 years ago
Either look good, it's just a matter of taste. Can you take a photo of each standing slightly farther away?
jbtanyderi
4 years ago
Both colours are dead.
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Norwood Architects
4 years ago
Have to agree with jbttanyderi - both colors seem a bit lifeless It may be because the photos show only a small portion. Also, grey is perhaps overdone these days. Between the two the glass tile seems just a bit livelier. Good luck!
K R
4 years ago
Size wise I like the top size. What are your counters?
dabeeg
4 years ago
Is that the countertop you are going to use? I like to choose countertop first then tile
rosie357222
4 years ago
I like the tile color! It’s your preference. But good points on matching with countertop.
chiflipper
4 years ago
Be aware that a good installer will charge more to lay the glass tiles...they are much more difficult to cut.
Blondie
Original Author
4 years ago
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><md>Thats plywood, my countertop isnt installed yet, its natural stone ( white/grey ). My installer charges the same no matter what kind of tile. Both colors are awesome with the countertop, I was just unsure of size, but my cabinet installer and kitchen planner both say 4x12 glass.
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4 years ago
voting for number one
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Skippack Tile & Stone
4 years ago
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I like the smaller tiles, the color has subtle variations as compared to the more solid glass look.
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HomeDecorAZ
4 years ago
Both could work. It's really your personal preference. It's your kitchen. Which tile brings you the most joy? :)
scottie mom
4 years ago
^^What Bev said^^ Also, figure out how that window is going to be trimmed.
felizlady
4 years ago
Your counter and your backsplash will be next to each other for years and years. Do you have a sample piece of your counter to take with you when you look at backsplash choices? The backsplash should match one of the colors in the counter material.
felizlady
4 years ago
You cannot select your backsplash without having a piece of your counter with you. There are many grays, and many of them have undertones. Have the counters installed. Keep a offcut piece of the counter material to take to the tile shop. Bring sample tiles home to see in your home with your counters.
Blondie
Original Author
4 years ago
Of course I have a piece of countertop at home to see colors in my kitchen space. Once again, the colours of both tile, perfectly compliment the stone counter, it was just a question of size. I took many tiles with me when i shopped for the stone. Window trim will be exactly as it was before. Thanks for the input everyone. I have decided on what size tile I will use.
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