did I make a mistake? backsplash job
I need advice on 2 things. Did I make a mistake choosing this backsplash for my countertop? The tiles look so different once on the wall I’m not sure if I’m liking this combo. Also I don’t know if the guy did a good job as I’m seeing some thick grout sections that’s driving me crazy! Please give me feedback! Thank you
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Comments (27)Posted by budgeteer_s (My Page) on Wed, Dec 31, 08 at 18:18 Thanks for all your suggestions. I wanted so much to follow with ci_lantro's suggestion because then I'm done. I'll gladly let you snatch that paint brush out of my hand. ha ha. But at the same time if a little tiling will tie up the project, then I'm game. jodi_socal: I'm a little disappointed when you said fire and ice won't work. I just LOVE that F&I BS. But then agin, I think I know all along it's a little too much for my kitchen. Caryscott & petra: Thanks for the picture petra, it says a thousand words. Is spectralight glass tiles? Prices are pretty reasonable. What about that milk green color? will it work? maybe with some garnet pieces sparingly mixed in. I will take some pictures and post two HD Behr's paint card to aid in the discussion of color. Thanks again ALL! Correction: My tiles were Alfagres: Gema4x4: different from what caryscott posted: I loved what caryscott linked:...See MoreHow to make your own tile and back-splash (pic heavy)
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoThis is a lazy grout clean-up. you should not see piled grout up in the corners.
the tile matches the granite, but overall its a very busy look. These random bar tiles look best with solid countertops.
You have a very busy looking, speckled granite. one solid color in a larger tile would look much better
***be very careful when choosing white tiles. You don't want a blueish or 'cool' white. your countertop has taupe or pink undertones. slightly beige, but not at all blue. So don't choose a blue or blue/gray based tile. mkay?**
I like this 2x10 in a more modern stacked layout. comes in many colors. here's the flesh/blush and the white
https://www.bedrosians.com/en/product/detail/makoto-tile/?itemNo=DECMAKKUB2510Mbut I'm kind of liking the matte black w/your kitchen and a grout that matches your stone or cabinets.
BTW, way back I used to have that granite as my countertop. in 12x12 tiles! I think it was Almond Mauve. I had a tumbled marble tile as the backsplash and it went quite well together.Tumbled Chiaro marble (comes in all sizes andshapes, this is just a 4x4. I had this size. when grouted, the holes and pits are filled w/the grout)
if you like the 'bars', they make a tumbled grecian white tile like this. the soft look and solid color would look nce w/your stone.
In any case, if you ahve the same tile guy redo it, do not pay him until you are happy w/his grout clean up. and tell him to pay more attention to the corners and build up areas.Also, Grout should NEVER go in the joint between the countertop and the first row of tiles. That should be silicone caulk that matches your grout color. Ditto for the vertical corners.
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