Granite installed, but where do I stop the backsplash?
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Cynthia H on Sep 17, 2016I've been seeing tile going to the top of the wall, recently, on TV and in magazines. I've liked some of it, but, sometimes I find it too busy or overpowering for the kitchen. My tile goes to the bottom of the upper cupboards. The walls are easier to clean if I splash something on them, and the tile doesn't overwhelm the room. Hope that helps - looks great!Helpful Reply
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Debi53 on Sep 17, 2016Since you have so many outlets, I would stop my tile below them. Otherwise, you will have a LOT of cutting to do.Helpful Reply
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Mickey Baron on Sep 17, 2016I'd put the outlets IN the tile & stop it JUST under the cupboards. OR, by the looks of it. It will line up straight across from what's behind the sink/ faucet. It will also be just under the outlets but lines up straight with what you have going on behind the sink. Make that your line. It will blend in much better. Can you also match that lip?Helpful Reply
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Edna on Sep 17, 2016We put our granite backsplash up just 2" up the wall & it looks great. I had called many decorators & decided this was the way to go. If I still want to, I can tile the back wall or repaint it. No regrets.Helpful Reply
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William on Sep 17, 2016I would line it up with the backsplash behind the sink and wrap it along the whole countertop. Still would be below the outlets, more visually appealing, and symmetrical.Helpful Reply
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L. Criswell on Sep 17, 2016I had my marble installed to continue up the wall to the cabinets for an easy-to-clean, fresh look. The marble co-ordinates with the granite on the countertops for a rich, custom look.Helpful Reply
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Bob9733185 on Sep 17, 2016I would also match the sink backsplash. If possible, put a "cap" on the new backsplash that will match the one over the sink. Put the same amount of "reveal" on it as the sink backsplash top. Hopefully, this will just come up and touch the outlet and switch covers.Helpful Reply
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Ada on Sep 17, 2016same as window sillHelpful Reply
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Darren Grist on Sep 17, 2016Use the existing back splash line and add tile up to the bottom of the cabinetsHelpful Reply
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Old Barn Milk Paint on Sep 18, 2016I like the backsplash to go up to the bottom line of the cabinets. If there is a window sill it goes all the way up to that. HTH :)Helpful Reply
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Patty Smith on Sep 18, 2016Our contractor put a 4" matching backsplash up the wall and we are finishing with a coordinating glass tile to the bottom line of cabinets. Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Celia on Sep 18, 2016I would go the same height as the backsplash behind the sink. It gives it a more unified look.Helpful Reply
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L. Criswell on Sep 18, 2016You do not want a horizontal line from the backsplash ending. Install it so that it is not seen - disappears behind the cabinets or goes all the way up if there are no cabinets in that area.Helpful Reply
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L. Criswell on Sep 18, 2016You have too many broken lines. Your upper cabinet should be extended to the corners or the wall, or moved to the corner, so your backsplash can extend at LEAST to the bottom of the cabinet. I know this can require custom cabinetry, byt this is the correct way to install cabinets.Helpful Reply
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Rena Noele on Sep 20, 2016Looking at many of the kitchen design sites, back-splashes have become out of style. I recently replaced my kitchen counter tops and am so glad that I opted out of including one. The drywall line was not a problem, because I was moving my outlets to a plug-mold at the far back of the upper cabinets. It looks GREAT.Helpful Reply
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