2" backsplash and slide in range
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Susan W
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Comments (28)I can see why it might be advisable to remove the left/rt portions of tile, but I would be inclined to wait until ithe kitchen is completed before deciding. If, as your gut tells you, it "needs" to come down, nothing is really lost except a little more time with it up. Perhaps knowing you are not "locked-in" or committed to it, will help give the perspective to view it more objectively while deciding for sure. This way you will not only have the chance to see it with everything else in place, but you will also have the opportunity to get used to it, before deciding if you truly dislike it, or just haven't gotten used to it being there. As subtle (in color) as our tile is, after months of looking at white painted Sheetrock, it still looked "different" and stood out when we looked at our kitchen. Once we became accustomed to it, we couldn't imagine our walls without it. That's how I am with many things--after living with a blank wall or empty space for any period of time, even a long awaited piece of furniture or decor item jumps out at me, and almost seems like too much, until I get used to the vacant space being filled. Thanks for the compliments on our backsplash Laura and andreak100! It's the Opera Glass tile from Artistic Tile (Stilatto pattern) in Wolfgang White. It does read greenish-blue(-grey) in certain lights or times of day. We had to think about that one while deciding if we wanted to use it, and obviously decided to go for it! Good luck Laura! Honestly, whatever you decide will look terrific!...See MoreNo backsplash please - slide-in range or free standing?
Comments (4)Most slide in ranges come with a stainless filler piece for the space between the range and the wall so you wouldn't need to purchase a piece of counter for that area....See MoreBacksplash? No backsplash? What kind of backsplash?
Comments (25)didn't have time to read all the answers. I have no backsplash and have never regretted it...been over 6 yrs. It is painted with BM matte...which has ceramic in it. It is as beautiful now as it was when first painted. I love the fact that I can showcase other things ...art etc in my kitchen and no competition. Also if I ever want to change it is as quick as a paint brush...expense is minimal..paint only ! All in all I think it is serene as you point out . Here is one pick. Since I have a lot of high heat cooking in my kitchen..built in deep fat fryer as well as gas cook top I can definitely speak to the longevity of paint only. c ( more at this album )...See MoreAny slide-in ranges with optional short backsplash accessory?
Comments (14)Money is not the issue keeping us from doing a full reno right now. I think it is wasteful to put in counters just to rip them out when we do eventually redo the whole thing. I also think it is wasteful to buy a range and sell it for maybe a few bucks in 2-5 years because a traditional freestanding range style is out of place in the after-reno kitchen. There are far more slide in styles in the mid to high end bracket than there are traditional ones for the features I am interested in. I don’t expect to move to a wider range or separate cooktop and wall oven in a reno due to space and layout constraints. So, in considering my options, I want to understand what they are and if there is a freestanding slide-in that could happily live in both the before and after with small modifications, like a removable backguard/backsplash. I don’t have pics handy right now. I can add some later if needed. Our current range is gas. The cutout is also wired for an electric (yes, 50amp). I prefer gas to induction, so I’m looking at all gas or dual fuel options....See MoreSusan W
last year@Joseph Corlett, LLC - thanks for that advice. I’m still researching, and mostly it does seem that quartz is ok to use behind a range, especially a measly 30” electric range (lol).
But then, uh oh, I come across this downright scary thread on Houzz from last year:https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6016107/is-it-safe-to-use-quartz-as-a-backsplash-behind-a-range
I mean, my main take away is that the 2” quartz backsplash will be ok, but I’ll admit that some folks make me a little nervous about using the self-cleaning function on the range. From past personal experience, it certainly does seem to get very hot back there! Because my quartz is dark (see below) and will be only 2” high I’m not concerned so much about the appearance of scorching as about actual cracking, but I don’t think that’s a problem I have to worry about (hopefully.)
And @Mrs Pete, thank you for posting those pictures. Honestly, just about any backsplash on an entire wall is a bit much for me. Even something as simple as subway tiles like in the one picture you posted. And I agree that a “simple color choice” plays a very big part of the entire scheme. I think mine fits that bill.The Arlington Grey quartz with white shaker cabinets (Those are not my actual cabinets)
Here it is outside in the sun:
This photo is the closest to what I’m envisioning, but with the shorter backsplash, more-to- my-taste countertop, and a chimney hood over the range.
The 2” quartz backsplash I’m getting would only be slightly taller than the filler piece that would otherwise be used on the back of the range, so it probably wouldn’t look out of place with the stainless steel above it. I definitely don’t care for the 4” backsplash in this picture - my eye immediately goes to that and I find it jarring.
I sometimes have a difficult time drawing the line between researching and obsessing! Thank you all for your replies.
Mrs Pete
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