Just a follow-up to my previous message. While we're on the subject of outlets in the backsplash, I think it's important to think about outlet placement at this point. Perhaps you've already done this, but in case you haven't, my advice is to install your outlets horizontally, and as close to the backsplash as Code will allow. That way, the outlets will not disrupt the design and aesthetic of your backsplash as much as if they were installed higher and/or vertically. Also, if the outlets are lower and horizontal, you can put things in front of them to hide them, like coffee maker, paper towel holder, and the like.
My electrician was obsessed with Code. In my area, Code stipulates a minimum distance from the counter to the center of the outlet of 4", so that's what the electrician did. VERY happy with that placement. Not only are they mostly hidden by coffeemaker, etc., but there are no dangling cords that would have been seen if the outlets were higher placed.
(Note: the outlet pictured in not GFCI because it's across the kitchen from any water source. The outlets on the other side of my kitchen are all GFCI)
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