Normal white subway tile or broken tile back splash?
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Terry's Flooring on Apr 19, 2014Never should you put laminate in a kitchen, bathroom , or laundry room ...You're screwed if there is ever a flood ...Helpful Reply
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Moxie on Apr 19, 2014if there is a flood; I'm screwed anyway....but thanksHelpful Reply
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Janet Smith on Apr 19, 2014I vote for subway tile. The mosaic of broken tile is a fad and will soon become dated while subway tile is timeless.Helpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Apr 20, 2014Keep in mind that white subway tile has been in style and manufactured since the first day it was introduced...so not only is it "hot" now, it will always be in style. Cracked, colored, designer tiles will be old hat in 3-5 years. Go with the subway. Any color you sit in front of it from clear to cream to red will be stunning!Helpful Reply
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Cynthia E on Apr 20, 2014Do whatever your heart and head are telling you in the end you will be happier with your decision. You said your home is artsy, I have the feeling you would be much happier with the textured all white backsplash. And if you do it I would love to see pictures post back here please.Helpful Reply
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Moxie on Apr 20, 2014Thanks everybody! In the end I decided I should try a smaller broken tile mosaic before I dive head first into an entire back splash. I put up the subway tile this weekend and it turned out amazing. I still have to grout yet and finish painting my upper cabinets (moved them around), trim, shelves....then I will post pic. It is sweet and as always my Hometalk friends never steer me wrong. I'll have to say as well as worn out as I am from just tiling two walls; I can just image how long the broken tile mosaic would take me...f o r e v e r!! The subway tile looks so clean and has a wonderful presence. Looks fab with my solid surface white tops to. Ekk been at this 4 months so perhaps another 2 and my kitchen will be uber sweet! lol Thanks again all.Helpful Reply
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