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ScratchBomb

Need help figuring out where to start and stop a backsplash.

Hi All,

TL;DR: Want to install a tile backsplash in the kitchen but not sure where to start/stop due to the location of certain outlets, cabinets, window sills, and more. Live in the GA Coast. Link to album.

I'm going to install a dark gray 4"x12" tile backsplash in my kitchen. The wall behind the range doesn't concern me too much, but I'm not sure how to do the wall around the kitchen sink. There aren't really any spots where I can clearly stop. The top right cabinet stops short of the end of the counter. There's also that 4 panel light switch there. On the left of the sink, there is a double switch for a light and the garbage disposal that splits where the cabinet ends. I wanted to just take the tile across from the bottom of the left cabinet to the other, going around the window. Then there is the window sill. I don't know too much about sills, but I'm not against removing the bottom half of it if possible, or removing the whole sill completely. I just don't know what I'd be getting myself into.

I also want to tile the front of the kitchen island to create an accent wall/kick panel. I want to keep the top and bottom trim and quarter round if possible, but I'm ok ripping that out and replacing it for something that will fit better. I wanted to just do the 1 side where the stools go.

Also looking for advice on how to finish the edges.

Let me know what you think or if I should post this elsewhere.
Thanks!

Posted Dec 21, 2020, 5:56 PM UTC · edited

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3boychansmom•

Ok - you might want to post im Home Improvement also.

The tile could either be one narrow line accross the wall, or wrap the tiles up to about a quarter of the window. (I'd vote for going up a quarter of the window) the tiles would stop at the bottom of the cabinet

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here2look2•

Tile the range wall normal.

Tile either level to the bottom of the cabinets or go up the wall a little around the window, up to you. Finish the edges though, if you can get a matching bullnose use that otherwise quarter round tile edge in a matching size and color. Go to a tile store, but this is an example. https://www.homedepot.com/p/202608901

Now for the challenging part. Ideally you would move those switches so they are either fully above the counter or fully not above. I would tile to the edge of the counter and cap the right and top edge.

If you can’t remove the switches I would 1 add a box extension, 2 picture frame it with a white tile with a 1.5” reveal, then 3 tile the grey tile even with the edge of the counter.

I would also pop off that existing strip that matches the counter and tile all the way down.

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3boychansmom•

Photos of room??

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ScratchBombOP•

Maybe I posted it weird but all the links are in the post.

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