I need guidance on tile backsplash for kitchen
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Comments (7)I don't think you need to be reigned in at all. You've done a wonderful job so far! What is your tile budget in $/SF? Soapstone and marble are a classic, traditional combo, but given that you also have a sizable quartzite slab in the space adding a third stone might make it a little Stonehenge-y. It will certainly look less contemporary and more traditional. If you want something more contemporary, absolutely consider glazed ceramic tile. Feel free to add color, but if you prefer the grey and black theme, by all means continue it with tile of an interesting shape or pattern. I love Fireclay tile, and they have some beautiful shapes that might interest you, like the wave tile below, available in, I think, all of their glazes. One of my favorite patterns is in the Fireclay handpainted Starburst tile. They are 8" squares that cost $35 a piece, and they are totally cool, very modern. You could use them above the sink, and behind the range, using coordinating field tiles elsewhere. You have a wonderful, calm backdrop that can accommodate some truly extraordinary tile. Find something you LOVE!...See MoreKitchen Back-splash - Glass tiles FALLING OFF
Comments (3)Here is a link to google, how that backsplash should have been installed. There are some u tube videos too. I watched one video, where they used grout, between the countertop and the backsplash, and grout should not be used there. Caulking shud be done between backsplash and countertop. My backsplash is also caulked in all the corners, rather than grouted. Once you watch these videos and read these articles, you will see that your thinset was put on improperly, and thats why your tiles are falling off. Please read carefully. https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=uI4VW7HdLszKjwTtrqSoAw&q=how+to+install+glass+subway+tile+backsplash&oq=How+to+install+glass+subway+tile+&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.0l3j0i22i30k1l3.3755.12143.0.14244.41.29.3.9.9.0.173.3348.9j20.29.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.41.3556...0i131k1j33i22i29i30k1.0.70wb9L5GlO8...See MoreAdvice Needed on Kitchen Tile Back-Splash and LVT/LVP Flooring Color
Comments (5)Hi Chispa, House is a townhouse built in 1996, trying to modernize the look. As far as decorating style, I like modern/contemporary, nothing too funky. Something that would be cohesive with the rest of the kitchen, and bring the kitchen to life a little. It's very white right now....See MoreBacksplash and options, need guidance.
Comments (69)Diana, you can use spacers. if the tiles have that handmade look, the edges are not going to be exactly uniform from one tile to another. you won't be able to do 1/32" grout lines, but 1/16 is fine. in fact, on the specs of the tile, its says "1/16" grout line suggested" So, I don't know what you read, but it was incorrect. inspect all the tiles before they go on the wall. put aside obvious bowed tiles or tiles w/really irregular edges. do a dry layout on the floor first, so you an see how the pattern is going to lay out. you don't want tiny slivers in the corners or on edges. for the outer corners, use a Schluter Jolly or the matching pencil liners....See MoreBeth H. :
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