I’m looking to install a tile backsplash in my kitchen. We have a green granite, light oak cabinets, and black appliances. Our style is modern, so I’ve been contemplating glass tiles. Not sure if a solid color would be best, or one that takes in several colors. We really like this pattern http://www.glasstiletrend.com/Crystal_Glass_Tile_Jolly_Olive_p/jolly-olive.htm but we’re [...]

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We are in process of replacing kitchen counter-top with granite slab. Is it okay to replace the back-splash also with granite slab? Is that normal trend? what are advantages and disadvantages of using granite slab for back-splash instead of using tile. Repeat question: can I the granite slab, be cut, and used on the back-wall [...]

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I am about to tile my kitchen backsplash and am wondering if I should leave a space between the counter and the tiles, or do I sit the tiles on the countertop? Other Related Mosaic Sites

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I am installing a backsplash in my kitchen, and I have chosen to insert accent tiles along with the regular tiles. The accent tiles are pretty pricey ( for a single 4×4 inch piece). I am wondering how many accent tiles would look appropriate for my kitchen http://ca.360.yahoo.com/patelh9 (photo of kitchen on top right of [...]

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Hi — I would like to put some ceramic tile above a backsplash behind my stove. This would be the area above th formica backsplash, beneath the kitchen hood and underneath the adjoining cabinents. My thought is to lay the tile directly on the wall – which is a combinations of plaster, and built up [...]

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The kitchen was an addition by a previous owner and not everything is square. I don’t want to start cutting tiles. Other Related Mosaic Sites

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So when you’re standing at our kitchen sink and looking at the wood trim around the window…..that wood trim sets flush with the wall (which would be the backsplash) underneath the cabinets. In newer homes this wood trim should normaly stand out about 1/4 of an inch or so and the wall would be set [...]

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I would like to remove the 4" Corian back splash attached to the countertop in order to replace it with all new 6" ceramic tiles. How do I remove the back splash without damaging the countertop or wall? I have heard that this is not recommended, is it even worth it? What do you think? [...]

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Hi, we are having our kitchen remodeded and I want a backsplash on the wall behind the cooktop. The area is about 84×18 in. Our contractor insists that if I want the wall tiles there, I must have them on all the other wall spaces in the kitchen where there is no cabintery. That will [...]

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Hi, we are having our kitchen remodeded and I want a backsplash on the wall behind the cooktop. The area is about 84×18 in. Our contractor insists that if I want the wall tiles there, I must have them on all the other wall spaces in the kitchen where there is no cabintery. That will [...]

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I just painted my kitchen (1st coat, suede finish by Ralph Lauren). I didnt paint the area above the counters where I am putting in the backsplash …. I dont need to do I????? It seems like a waste of time and paint, but I wanted to double check. Im doing a grey/heavy stone thing [...]

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Do i need to install backer board first or can i install directly over primed and flat painted drywall? The contractor left the electrical boxes and recepticals out 1/4 inch in preparation for the slate tiles. Do I use mortar or thin set? Other Related Mosaic Sites

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