Kitchen Updo: Lightening Up the Backksplash
by
My 1929 Charmer
(IC: blogger)
After remodeling our kitchen 7 years ago there was one thing I regretted, how dark our backsplash was. I set out to lighten it up, this was an easy and effective way to do it.
I chose copper tin backsplash, and it made our kitchen look so dark. I wanted to replace it with either beadboard or subway tiles. But Mr. C said no. But I wasn't giving up, this needed to be lightened up!
I had Annie Sloan Old White paint and painted the tin tiles. But it was a little too stark, and the texture of the tiles weren't highlighted. I didn't give up!
I use a distressed in ink pad to "age" the tiles, and it also highlighted the details of the tile. After drying I spray with a clear poly.
I love how pretty, and how much brighter our kitchen looks.
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Published June 17th, 2014 9:42 AM
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Phyllis on Jun 19, 2014Great job, and now remove the most of the stuff in front so everyone can see that new look.
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Linda Kay Kidd Christian on Aug 14, 2018
Looks great! I just don’t know if I can do it myself. When I was younger, yes, but now I don’t know.
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My 1929 Charmer on Aug 14, 2018
Its really easy to do, paint, age and seal!
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