Cleaning stack stone
tjpirro
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Does this backsplash look right in my kitchen?
Comments (42)I'm back again! I think I am close to finally picking out a tile. I should have a asked this in the very beginning - About "Side Splashes" ...when I had the old laminate countertops, there was a 4" laminate strip of "backsplash" running behind the countertop and it extended all the way to the side walls. Now there is an ugly mess on the wall where I removed the strip, and am wondering if the new tile backsplash should extend to the side walls again. I have read a lot that the "side splashes" are not always necessary and sometimes not appealing to the eye. Should I do a "side splash", meaning should I extend the tile where the wall changes direction and make it the same height as the rest of it? Or should I sand and paint those areas? This post was edited by dms11 on Sat, Mar 8, 14 at 9:30...See Morekitchen backsplash and counter dilemma
Comments (112)Hi Everyone, Just wanted to check back in after a year with the stone. It has really grown on me as a feature I love. Cleaning has not been bad. Actually some pasta sauce dumped on wall behind cooktop and it was ok to clean with a scrub brush and water (cleaned right when it happened). Elsewhere, it has been fine after initial clean and seal. Just vacuumed it once with a brush tip. I also want to thank everyone for their opinions, advice, kind words, and - most of all - the encouragement! As a mostly DIYer, I always wanted to design and build a home. This was my first whole-home-reno, and I learned a lot and the encouragement provided by many, including y’all, really helped my confidence. I am very proud to say that the home was entered in NARI Meta / CoTY for whole-home-reno and it won for local-chapter and Southwest region. Thanks again everyone & do not fear stacked stone backsplashes!...See MoreStacked stone around island?
Comments (22)I'm glad that you decided to go with your first inclination that stacked stone is not your style. Your contractor is proud of his work and, yes, he did a very good job; which is why he suggested you consider this style. However, it doesn't mean that you must go with what he suggested! It is evident that you were not comfortable with deciding to use the stacked stone, which is why you came asking our opinion. For future reference, follow your instinct and what your consider your style as you'll regret it each time you look at the design choice. I'm glad we were able to segment your decision....See MoreKitchen backsplash - stacked stone
Comments (21)@darbuka - you are right that different regions have different Building Code requirements for backsplash outlet heights. But many local Codes have no requirements for outlet height at all, and in those areas the outlets can be practically on top of the counter if the homeowner wants (which I would not recommend!). The OP's electrician will know what is permissible in her location. Regarding the 4" on center height, that is the minimum height allowed in my region, and it's not that low, especially when measured on center with the outlet placed horizontally....See Moretjpirro
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