Where to end backsplash, switch/outlet in the way?
Hi, just wondering where you would end the backsplash for this corner. On the left side, we are planning on taking it to the door trim but on the right, we would normally take it to the end of the countertop but that would put it midway of the switch (blue line). Unfortunately, we are not moving the switch. Would it look awkward to end right before the switch (green line) or go right to the right door trim (yellow line)? Planning on using Schluter for edges if needed.
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14 days agolast modified: 14 days agoI’m with @Diana Bier Interiors, LLC, but it sounds like you’re not going to follow that advice. I’d recommend tiling out to the edge of the outlet cover (my red line).
Before you do that, you really have to repair your wall around and beyond the outlet. Yes, it is that bad, and the oulet actually looks crooked to me. Was this a DIY situation? Is fixing that going to be a DIY situation? If so, here’s a decent video on repairing drywall.
Good luck!
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PRO14 days agoUnfortunately, we moved in with the outlet and walls being in this setup. We were told the previous homeowners had wall glazing with joint compound, we painted it over and were hoping to just cover some of that mess up with backsplash tiles after smoothing out the area.
In the perfect world, we would love to bring back our electrician but there are other house emergencies we have to prioritize.
Thanks so much for your input. We are learning so much!
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