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Tile backsplash for busy granite.
If it s too late and you already have one i would leave it and just paint the rest of the backsplash the same colour as the rest of the kitchen.
If you have a busy countertop i m looking at you granite choose a solid color backsplash tile.
A wood backsplash can give your home more of a rustic look.
Or if you really want glass the honey colored subway would look good.
I love the glass moda tile from julian tile.
How to match granite countertops to backsplash.
This style will work especially well if you have a lighter colored granite countertop as the dark slate tiles will contrast the granite.
Most likely you wont find the right one.
It s more likely to be the center of attention.
I think with a really busy granite you should go with a simple backsplash.
If you decide to go with a granite countertop make it the star of your kitchen and choose the right backsplash.
One strategy to start with is to pick your granite countertop first.
Don t stress yourself out trying to find patterned tile with the correct undertone to go with your stone.
As a general rule do not let your granite installer stick one of those 4 inch bands of granite all around where your backsplash tile should be.
It comes in 9 different shades so it s easy to find one that works with most granites.
Select a ceramic tile.
Some busy granite countertop backsplash ideas below are granite countertops and countertops glass travertine marble grey granite from tile backsplash and quartz countertops with this lemurian blue pack.
Select the backsplash first.
If you went dark on the backsplash adding too much or too vivid color in accents later might be too much on the eye over time.
The tile is inkjet printed ceramic and thanks to modern technology it s extremely hard to distinguish from real marble except in your renovation budget.
The subtle gray veining of the backsplash tile does not clash or compete with the granite s dramatic patterning but rather enhances the white veining.
With your dark cabinets i believe that a cream or ivory whichever is closest to the light color in your granite in a subway tile would look really nice.
I don t know why many of them still install them.
Select the countertop first.
It s been nearly nine months since my last kitchen tiling madness binge at the house and it feels so so good to be back in the swing of things.
One thing i always tell my clients is you can never go wrong with subway tile either ceramic or glass or marble depending on the granite.
If you want to double up on the natural stone look slate tiles are a great option for a backsplash with a granite countertop.
Use your countertop granite as backsplash material.