2" backsplash and slide in range
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Susan W
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Comments (2)Every slide in I have had had a small strip of countertop that went behind it. You see that in other installation instructions for other models, but not yours. The good news for you is that the backsplash goes last so you will be able to take the range out and study it before installation. We found one of the keys was getting the counter installer to cut the little cut outs in the front. Here is a link that might be useful: ge profile installation instructions...See MoreIs a slide in range the same as freestanding minus backsplash?
Comments (2)You have to follow the manufacturer's instructions for clearance exactly. ie, the 'lip' that extends out and rests on your counter, has to clear the height of your counter with granite, plywood, whatever...on it. Some GWers have had problems, and have had to modify their counters/floors to fit. Definitely a much cleaner look than a normal range, and no gunk falling down the sides- yeah! You need a piece of countertop at the back. Our KG just cut a 30" piece, about 3" wide and didn't charge us! I can't even see the seams, and sure less expensive than paying for all that granite to be cut out, let alone the risk of breakage if they were carrying in a big piece of granite with a very narrow edge in the middle! If you're buying a new stove, I'd highly recommend a slide-in over a free-standing!...See Moregranite backsplash behind slide-in range question
Comments (2)Our slide-in required about a 3" piece of granite counter top behind the range. We supported this with a 2x4 cleat screwed into the wall. The granite backsplash rested on this and was "glued" to the wall. Don't know if this picture will help, but it shows a full backsplash behind the slide-in. Note that the back splash is actually 3 separate pieces, one over each of the base cabinets and one behind the stove. If this can support a full height backsplash, I see no reason an 8" one can't be done. Here is a link that might be useful: granite behind slide-in range...See More2 1/2 years w/o backsplash...How about this?
Comments (28)I too have Typhoon Bourdeux in our new kitchen( we move in 2 weeks) And while its a busy granite, I went with a ivory 3x6 subway tile in brick style turned out really nice, I was going for a clean look and wanted to keep our focal point on the granite itself also our cabinetry in kitchen is dover white looks really nice! I would keep your backsplash simple because the granite is really amazing..Good luck...See MoreSusan W
last month@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.
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