Hi. We installed out kitchen in 2012. We still haven't chosen or decided on a backslpash - it's the painted wall. I have a creamy Egyptian marble, - don't remember the name. I like unstructured European vintage-y kitchens. Many of them don't have backsplashes either. My stainless range has a stainless backsplash directly behind it. I had picked out some mini-clear glass subway tile for the backsplash that coincidentally matches my Prescott Green paint color perfectly but what if I decide to change wall color one day? Just this week I started thinking maybe I made my backsplash tile decision three years ago which was to have none. Our marble installers tried very hard to discourage us from marble in the kitchen but I have not regretted it. All those kitchens in southern Europe can't be wrong. FYI - If you are considering glass backsplash look at a product call 3-Form it comes in an amazing variety of colors,textures and imbedded items, two good friends used it in their kitchens. http://www.3-form.com/ Do what speaks to you in your home. Best.

Sharon kindly responded to my email request for information regarding her backsplash. I hope she won't mind if I share the information she provided. Sharon wrote, "My back splash tiles measure 5/8 x 5/16. I had a hard time measuring them, as they are quite small. I bought them at a granite/marble yard in Santa Monica, CA. I went there only one time, rode with my KD, and never went back. So, I don't even remember the name of the place. I looked this up on the internet, and I think it must have been on Lincoln St, as I see two places there. But, I can't tell you which one it was.." It's a lovely backsplash that complements the granite and doesn't fight with it; it's simple in design, but has lots of texture and interest; and something I don't think I would tire of. I've been without a backsplash for two years and hopefully I can find something that I like as much as I love Sharon's. Thank you again Sharon.

I just had a pretty similar post where I got lots of great advice on what to do if you want to search it. Does your range have a back to it where the knobs are, or is it just the cooktop and then the wall with knobs on the front? If it has a back, you really don't need the covering at all. Just get a peel and stick "removable" wallpaper, those are generally scrubbable and a little more shiny. Or they make textured paintable wallpapers where you can paint with a scrubbable semi gloss.

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