Granite countertops and kitchen tile backsplashes #5
September 5th, 2007 by KenricIt’s about time for some more pictures of kitchen counter tops and tile backsplashes. This is the 5th post in my series. After seeing so many, you can definitely see a pattern as to what is in style now.
You can see the previous pictures here:
- Granite countertops and tile backplashes #1
- Granite countertops and tile backplashes #2
- Granite countertops and tile backplashes #3
- Granite countertops and tile backplashes #4
And of course if you want to do it yourself you can look here:
- My guide to tiling a backsplash part #1
- My guide to tiling a backsplash part #2
- My guide to tiling a backsplash part #3
Here are the pictures:
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What is the asking price for the house if the discount was $100K?
Amazing discounts!!!
What were the qualification requirements for the 5.5% fixed for 30 years?
PS: Glad you posted again about this topic, I know it brings a lot of visitors to your blog.
By Andres on Sep 5, 2007
There was $70k off a $350k house and $100k off a $425k house. 20% discounts.
I didn’t ask about the qualifications for the loans.
By Kenric on Sep 5, 2007
I’ve been questioning whether I could tile floors and backsplashes and still have it look professional. You don’t by any chance have some tips for how to not have it look “do-it-yourselfer”, do you? I read through your posts about installing tile backsplashes. Were you really able to just get away with using tile nippers? You didn’t have to get a special saw?
By Trisha on Sep 6, 2007
Kenric,
My wife and I are currently designing our kitchen and we really like the particular granite counter in the 5th picture above (granite-counter-tile-backsplash-104). Can you tell us what the specific name of that granite is? We’d really appreciate it.
Thanks!
By Jeff on Sep 7, 2007
The bizarre contradiction in upper end tract homes in Phoenix is the use of very expensive and time consuming materials like granite and other stone or tile in the kitchen combined with very ordinary appliances. Several builders offer “gourmet” kitchen options, which just mean double ovens and a cooktop. The last picture is the first tract home I have seen with a commercial-style range and hood, de rigeur in upper end homes and remodels here in the Bay Area. Who is the builder and where are the models?
By Another Investor on Sep 7, 2007
Jeff, I don’t know the name of that specific granite.
These models were located in North Peoria and the builders were Engle, Lennar and Centex.
By Kenric on Sep 7, 2007
Trisha, I use tile nippers only at the outlets. I do use a wetsaw when I have to, but its minimal because I use a ceramic tile.
On stone or porcelain you will need a wetsaw. I try to minimize the total number of cuts needed.
I think it’s fairly easy to make a backsplash look professional. It really depends on the material that you use and the pattern layout.
By Kenric on Sep 7, 2007
Here are ideas for tile mural installations , tips on framing the tiles and using field tiles to coordinate with the mural.. Considering the use of found vintage labels and a great way to showcase retro art.
http://aliciatappdesigns.com/customer_testimonials.htm
By Alicia Tapp on Oct 26, 2008
i was wondering if someone could tell me about the tile used for the backsplash in the 3rd and 4th pictures above.if you could tell me the style,brand, and where you got them from,i would so much appreciate it.Thanks!
By denise on Mar 15, 2009
Granite tile is designed for residential and commercial flooring, wall and facade applications. It is ideally suited for extreme conditions, as it resists wear, deterioration and weathering, while maintaining its natural beauty and finish indefinitely.
By Granite tiles, bathroom tiles, ceramic tiles, floor tiles on Oct 6, 2009
oh.. its great collection..all are image are looking very beautiful…you have done a great job.
By Kitchen Tiles on Oct 7, 2009
This is really great collection and finishing is at its best. Thanks for sharing these wonderful pics.
By Granite Kitchen Worktops on Dec 10, 2009
This is one of the better sites of pics. of tiled backsplashes I have found. I recently had a slate grey corian counter top installed which compliments the granite island installed 8 years ago. I am now looking for backsplash tiles and wondering whether to go with greys or cream/browns. I have found a glass tile in greys and creams I like but am worried it will look too busy.
By Wendy Swartzendruber on Mar 2, 2010