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Backsplash recommendations for Taj Mahal Quartzite countertops

Christina Bianchino

last month

Hi, we are redoing our kitchen and need backsplash tile ideas that pair well with Taj Mahal quartzite countertops and SW Taupe of the Morning cab color. We do not have the option to use Taj on the backsplash so only looking for tile options. Our preferred shape is either a rectangle or square. Thanks for the ideas!

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chispa
last month
There is a "what backsplash with Taj Mahal" thread every week. Lots of information already in the forums with a simple search.

Grab a coffee and start reading!

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/query/taj-mahal-backsplash/nqrwns
Lyn Nielson
last month
I would choose a subway in the Taj Mahal line
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I finally chose my countertop slabs last week, and they are Taj Mahal, but it’s not like most of the TM I’ve seen. It has veins of white quartz and lots of criss-crossing lines. It was so stunning in person that I was able to easily let go of my Cristallo Quartzite on hold at another slab yard. I’ve carefully read through all of the threads concerning what backsplash to use with TM, and today I found this tile measuring 3” x 12” by DalTile, at Home Depot. It’s so inexpensive, and it matches my SW Alabaster paint perfectly! I was leaning toward a more hand-made look for my tile, but this will be the one if I don’t find something better, and I’ll install it in a herringbone pattern. The TM sample doesn’t look much like my slabs, but it did match the grayish tones in them. I’m thankful for all of the input, because I probably would have chosen something with more of a pattern, and the TM needs to be the star!
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I really like the idea of a small patterned tile, maybe this? https://www.bedrosians.com/en/product/detail/palazzo-ceramic/?itemNo=STPPALAC1212BLDECO&moq=true&nbt=nb:adwords:g:20816335894:158887900049:682668735575&nb_adtype=pla&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=pla-2452728460752&nb_mi=125657189&nb_pc=online&nb_pi=STPPALAC1212BLDECO&nb_ppi=2452728460752&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=20816335894&utm_content=158887900049&utm_term=&gadid=682668735575&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwte-vBhBFEiwAQSv_xeze6GGKhBopCtZseAJAI0gqpEi0EYeUfhZA8He9u4YzAAZRDpeeIBoC6hgQAvD_BwE Also if you want to pull out warm, I would suggest you switch out cabinet hardware to satin brass
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typeandrun
last month
Hi I have TM as my countertop. I have a small square patterned tile and am very happy with it. Here is my post.

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5878733/update-is-this-timeless-or-trendy
HU-910663146
last month
Thank you Chispa for pointing the poster towards all the answers.
chispa
last month
You can also search for Taj Mahal in photos and get 25,000 hits!

Browse through and find a photo you like, then check the questions/comments for that photo in case the designer already answered a question about the backsplash. If no info found on the backsplash, then post here and see if someone recognizes the tile or can point you to a similar look.

https://www.houzz.com/photos/query/taj-mahal-quartzite-kitchen/nqrwns
Christina Bianchino
Original Author
last month
Thanks! I’ve done lots of searching on the app. Love seeing what people recommend based on my projects specifics. Appreciate the links to forums!
eld6161
last month
While you can get ideas, your Taj to me seems more gray/ taupe than the usual ivory/light beige.

When the counter is in you can get a better idea, especially since your cabinets will be a taupe.

Just a thought. Even when viewing a large sample of a paint color, it will still appear different on a much larger scale on your cabinets. Light will also play a factor.

With a taupe cabinet and taupe Taj, you might want to head in a creamy white direction.
Christina Bianchino
Original Author
last month
I agree! I found this tile today that I’m very drawn to https://www.ziatile.com/products/casablanca-white-2x6-zellige-tile
Christina Bianchino
Original Author
last month
Or this: https://www.cletile.com/products/zellige-terracotta-weathered-white-4x4-3?variant=30078010654791&sku=Z10078
chispa
last month
Have you seen those in person? I really dislike the chalky tactile feel of those tiles! Make sure you see a grouted sample board if possible.

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chicagoans
29 days ago
People might be tired of me saying this… but be sure to check the variation level (V1 - V4) when picking out tile. I don’t trust marketing photos and you often can’t tell from just one or two sample tiles. If you want a lot of variation that’s great, but if you’re looking for a quiet backsplash (for example to let the countertops be the star) you’ll want to make sure your tile is a V1 or V2.

I made this mistake not once but twice. 😬

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6397141/picking-out-tile-learn-from-my-mistakes

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