Need Backsplash and Countertop Help
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Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos on Jan 02, 2015You could cover the backsplash with bead board, or keep it and finish it off with edging to give it a finished and polished look. As for the countertops you can buy laminate sheets that glue right over the existing countertops so all you do is cut it to fit and glue it over the existing countertop for a whole new look. If you did that then put bead board over the tile it would look like a whole new kitchen.Helpful Reply
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Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos on Jan 02, 2015You can also use peel and stick wood planks if you want to go for a wood plank look on your back splash. woodstick.com sells it, and for your countertops another option is to lay concrete right over the top of it. There are a lot of tips on here for doing that.Helpful Reply
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Michelle on Jan 02, 2015Thanks, did not realize I could put laminate over the granite countertop and that should not be too difficult for me to do on my own. Good idea!Helpful Reply
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Lex263207 on Jan 02, 2015Lowes carries a line of heavy duty plastic tiles made to mimic metal backsplashes. All you need is adhesive, the ability to measure, and tin snips for cutting.Helpful Reply
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Funnygirl on Jan 02, 2015I like your countertops.I think I would paint the wood trim a light beige color then paint the backsplash the same color.paint is always the cheapest and quickest solution.If it's too bland,you could try painting stripes with several colors in the granite,or one color in the granite and another color you may want to add to your kitchen,ex.silver or aqua.Helpful Reply
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Marsha Neal on Jan 02, 2015Lowes and Home Depot carry "paint" kits for counter tops, and they take a bit of time, but they looks fantastic. There is a choice of finishes too. For the backsplash - we used the punched tin squares - they were peel and stick things, but we went a bit further. They look great, and are easy to clean too. The come in copper and other finishes as well. Then just put a finishing edge above and below to match. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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Country Design Home on Jan 03, 2015Rustoleum makes a counter top coating system and we used it on my daughter's old laminate countertops. The results were great-looked like poured concrete. But it won't get rid of those cracks! You could easily add some trim to the top of the tile where the gap is, or just fill in with some grout or caulking. I know you probably notice it, but if its under the cabinets then its most likely not that noticeable to others.Helpful Reply
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Michelle on Jan 03, 2015Thanks for all the input, I found a product called Air stone, faux stone, very easy to install. I am going to do the backsplash in the gray as well as the top of walls above the wall surround around the tub. I am going to check out the rustoleum counter top system today if that does not work around, then a laminate in a black slate. I have gray tiles going on the floor. Once all is done will send along pictures.Helpful Reply
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Janis Hill on Jan 03, 2015@Michelle, what is your style of decorating? Try this quiz to find out: http://www.sproost.com/ Once you know please tell us. I have several ideas that might help with your project, but I want to point you in the right direction! :-)Helpful Reply
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Michelle on Jan 03, 2015I am going for a vintage cottagy feel for the kitchen, the home was built in the 50's. The poor workmanship of tiles of granite and the former peachy backsplash did not go well in the kitchen. Two of the upper cabinets will have glass inserted. Bottom cabinets will remain white, the new floor is gray,Helpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on Jan 04, 2015More pics would be helpful. If you're on a tight budget, a piece of wood trim will hide the raw edges at the top of the tiling. I've also seen detailed posts on this site about painting countertops.Helpful Reply
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Devon Townsend on Jan 28, 2015I decoupaged mine , then sealed with several coats of polyurethane cost was $25.00Helpful Reply
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TMulhern on Feb 10, 2015What about marble countertops and onyx mosaic tile backsplash. You can find it here - Backsplash - http://www.eskandaristone.com/onyx-tile/ Countertop - http://www.eskandaristone.com/marble-slabs/Helpful Reply
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