Backsplash problem - need a solution
To make a long story short, my world was shattered yesterday (j/k) when I found out that I cannot do a standard horizonal subway tile backsplash because my counters have a 5/8 of an inch slope/slant (along a 12 ft piece). This is above the accepted tolerance that installers can work around with manipulating grout lines. one installer said something about putting a shim on the counters, but we do not want to do this and risk ruining the counters. i've had two opinions, so i'm moving on....
Anyone have any ideas for something we could do instead?
1. no backsplash at all
2. vertical backsplash (I'm not sure this would look great because our granite counters have a horizontal pattern)
3. only put backsplash above the stove to catch oil/grease splatter
4. only push backsplash above the stove and above the sink to catch splatter
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jean1
5 years ago
PROW.E. Davies + Sons Remodeling Inc.
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Comments (2)Prem, please share few images. It's difficult to imagine with your description....See MoreMandy Kollman
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Right under my micro is where you can see the grout line change. Under the cabinets he just cut the tile right up next to the cabs.
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