Better Than Backsplash

by Andrea Whitley

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Using metal wall hangings for a quick backsplash stand-in.

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Found these at my fav thrift store for a deal that was too good to pass up (2 at $2 each). They're embossed metal (tin). Didn't quite know what to do with them.

The backs already had hooks, double score. After holding them up to various walls around my house, I noticed the empty space behind the stove I'd been eyeing for backsplash.

Placed them on the stove wall and kinda fell in love with the look! The metal won't fade and can withstand the heat, which is why I felt comfortable putting it in such a high-temp area.

I didn't have to do backsplash, and my kitchen still got a little upgrade. Not too shabby!

UPDATE: Since people have been asking where to find these, here is the item number: H0105RR 12" SQ Tile. Company is Hosley.

In comments, it looks like Walmart, Home Depot, Big Lots, & Lowe's may carry similar items. Best of luck!

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Shirley Duis on Oct 08, 2016
When we remodeled the kitchen at our other house we bought tin from a tin company. Used one type as the backsplash throughout the kitchen. But unfortunately it was not cheap. But well worth it!

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Ssspiess on Oct 13, 2016
Have 9 of these same things. However, they've gotten rusty. How can I restore them back to original pieces? Was very glad to see this post. Thanks.

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Eil8312867 on Oct 23, 2016
How do clean grease splatters that will eventually collect on the surface?

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Andrea R on Oct 01, 2017

It's a great start, now if you could just fill in the gaps with a few more tiles, it would be proper to call this a backsplash!

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Denese Davidson Hogbin on Oct 30, 2017

I have this n my kitchen,so easy to clean....

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