Backsplash - Cloe/Artisan, Tribeca or other?
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Comments (11)I have Sonoma Tile on my kitchen backsplash (Star Tribeca Crackle) and I haven't had trouble with it, except for the mango incident. In short, a mango stained my tile so I had to poultice the stain out. The poultice stayed on overnight and the stain did come out. Turns out my tile installer does not seal tile (he says it changes the color) and so the tile had not been sealed but I was lucky the stain came out anyway . I can understand why crackle would be a problem in the shower because of water penetration, but I don't really understand why the glazed tile would stain. Here is a link that might be useful: old thread about the mango incident...See MoreBack Splash, begging for help!
Comments (36)Hi Duba, I don't know when I've seen such consistent feedback on this forum. You're getting some very wise advice and I hope you are listening. I will echo some of the main points, which are spot-on. First get rid of the red paint. Now I love red, but those walls are fighting with your gorgeous granite. Yes, gorgeous. Once the red is gone, take some time to get comfortable with the granite before you zero in on the backsplash. I love the look of stacked stone and was tempted to use it for my backsplash. But I knew it would be a cleaning nightmare, especially around the sink and cooktop. Cooking oil and tomato sauce splatters in all those nooks and crannies would not be good. And in your case, it brings a lot of texture that competes with the granite. I think a cream colored porcelain or ceramic tile would be great for your backsplash. Maybe you can find one that echoes your new paint color. If you go with subways, keeping the grout color consistent with the tile color will help avoid the "brick wall" look you don't like. Accent tiles, either scattered or in a border, could pick up a little pale green or grey or beige from the granite. If you decide to pursue glass tile remember that it tends to bring a modern sensibility, where your kitchen has a very traditional style. So tread lightly. You have the makings of a really lovely kitchen there. Step back and take a few deep breaths and you'll see it. :-) Ruby...See MoreBedrosians Cloe tile spacing/grout
Comments (90)Hi everyone! We are installing white cloe tile in our kitchen but don’t want the kitchen to feel too “sterile”. I’ve been reading through the comments on many cloe posts and am leaning towards laticrete bright white grout. Despite the name, it seems like a warmer white? Anyone who has used this color grout, do you agree? Would this be a good option for us? If anyone has an other recommendations, I’m open to hearing them. Here is one side of the kitchen (we will be replacing the microwave and cabinet above stove with hood and backsplash to the top) Counters: viatera Calacatta sol Cabinets: SW pure white Floors: global gem heartland Champaign...See MoreHelp with changing backsplash
Comments (25)Nice choices. Do some math to help with decision. Understanding where cuts might happen based on height of tile & width of grout line might make a big difference in best size of tile. Measure the height from counter to bottom of existing window sill trim below the sill - then measure to bottom of sill. Is there an argument for removing the that bottom piece of trim & tiling to right underneath sill? Or, is there a better layout with window trim as is & either the larger or smaller tile? What about up to bottom of cabs from counter? How do both sizes lay out? Same with length of counters - will there be a funny tile cut at both ends or at one end? And, if you can get five or six tiles each size & stack them up against wall to see how it looks. I assume your layout will be same as on each board. FWIW - my preference is the smaller tile with the half over half or whatever it’s called - I think that’s the smaller tile in your first picture. While you’re doing this new BS install, see about getting the plug in plates turned horizontal so they follow the direction of tile. They need to be lined up so the plate lines up correctly with the tile - for the 2.5” width it’s a bit wider so should straddle the tile & line up over a grout line. Sounds complicated but it works out - just need planning....See MoreBrea Lamb
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