Using natural stone to create a backsplash can give your kitchen a more textured and organic look although different stones will evoke.
Alternative to ceramic tile backsplash.
Before installing tiles we need to update the countertops sink and stove top which is a pretty big project.
This full height backsplash uses approximately 30 square feet of tile which is quite a minimal amount of materials and cost in order to attain a much higher end look than using a 4 inch tall backsplash.
If you re a little tired of the look or you just want something different for your kitchen look no further than this round up of seven budget friendly alternatives to subway tile for your backsplash.
We love how it is reminiscent of subway tile but a little more rough around the edges.
Although it is common you do have some other options for your backsplash.
Pick solid wood accessories like these rustic wood shelves to give your kitchen a hip parisian cafe look.
For over the range top maybe a upside down u shaped steel grid shelf that stands against your backsplash and is glued against the tile for stability but is removable as needed i e museum putty like the kind used for earthquake tie downs of rare ceramics etc.
An economical alternative to tile beadboard is also relatively easy to.
So we had to find an easy budget and eco friendly backsplash alternative to standard tile.
The tile backsplash is the standard in many kitchens.
A popular size for glass tiles is 3 inches by 6 inches which start around 13 per square foot.
Beadboard makes for an elegant and easy backsplash just witness its cozy tidy appeal in this classic kitchen.
I have done some research and speaking ahead we chose a venetian plaster.
White subway tile backsplashes are elegant they re classic and they re everywhere.
Stone photo by ken gutmaker.
Painting a backsplash can provide you with an inexpensive way to finish the space.
Unfortunately doing tile is not an option for us at the moment.
Glass tiles tend to be pricier than ceramic and are more susceptible to damage although they re still quite durable.
Here are a few alternatives to the tile backsplash.
5 stunning alternatives to the tile backsplash try stone slab glass steel concrete or beadboard above the kitchen counter.
You can paint it in a number of different ways and mimic many different looks.
If you re worried about cleaning it lightly caulk the gaps and paint the whole thing with semigloss paint so that it s easier to clean.
The countertop below is possibly 6 foot wide and the ceiling is maybe 8 foot tall.