Kitchen counter top choice.. vote..

**grumpy** · 11-13-2011, 09:02 AM

i prefer the second one

**ottopottomouse** · 11-13-2011, 09:44 AM

Wood .

**Shotsie** · 11-13-2011, 09:46 AM

I would go with the granite backsplash. A lot easier to clean than tile grout.

**L-Pink** · 11-13-2011, 09:49 AM

I can't imagine granite with a tile back splash going well together.

**qwe** · 11-13-2011, 09:49 AM

Keepem coming

**Dvae** · 11-13-2011, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by L-Pink

I can't imagine granite with a tile back splash going well together.

You don't get around much then.

Granite B/S is boring

**18teens** · 11-13-2011, 10:19 AM

Definitely granite.

**qwe** · 11-13-2011, 12:37 PM

Up........

**Phoenix** · 11-13-2011, 02:27 PM

i was expecting pics...even called my wife over...lol

**FreeHugeMovies** · 11-13-2011, 03:04 PM

Concrete

**L-Pink** · 11-13-2011, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by Dvae

You don't get around much then.

Granite B/S is boring

You have a granite counter, then a back splash, then whatever type of wall covering. I'm having a hard time imagining tile visually fitting in there between the two.

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**Minte** · 11-13-2011, 03:34 PM

We are almost done with our new kitchen. This was about a week ago.
We built the stainless island at our fab shop. We did quartz countertops with an Italian tile backsplash. We are waiting for the new cabinet doors,and the backsplash is going up this week. Did all Viking appliances.

**Dvae** · 11-13-2011, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by L-Pink

You have a granite counter, then a back splash, then whatever type of wall covering. I'm having a hard time imagining tile visually fitting in there between the two.

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They range from gaudy to gorgeous

http://www.google.com/search?client=...=1589&bih=1006

**L-Pink** · 11-13-2011, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by Dvae

They range from gaudy to gorgeous

http://www.google.com/search?client=...=1589&bih=1006

Well ...... you're right, those are beautiful. Can I change my vote?

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**thickcash_amo** · 11-13-2011, 04:04 PM

I like glass tiles, wheres that option?

**Lace** · 11-13-2011, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by thickcash_amo

I like glass tiles, wheres that option?

Ok, you'd go with an expensive counter top such as granite and then cheap out with some glass tile backsplash? Puke.

**Dvae** · 11-13-2011, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by Lace

Ok, you'd go with an expensive counter top such as granite and then cheap out with some glass tile backsplash? Puke.

It could be nice given the right lighting and colors.

**Mr Pheer** · 11-13-2011, 04:38 PM

I'd prefer a brushed stainless steel backdrop, but I like a more industrial appearance. Depends on what color your counter tops and the rest of the kitchen are.

**L-Pink** · 11-13-2011, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by Lace

Ok, you'd go with an expensive counter top such as granite and then cheap out with some glass tile backsplash? Puke.

Lace, I think you were picturing a 6" row of tile around the counter like I was. The entire wall covered like Dvae posted is pretty cool. IMO

**thickcash_amo** · 11-13-2011, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by Lace

Ok, you'd go with an expensive counter top such as granite and then cheap out with some glass tile backsplash? Puke.

Apparently you can't think outside the box.

**alias** · 11-13-2011, 05:02 PM

Tile looks like shit next to nice stone.

**Dvae** · 11-13-2011, 05:09 PM

Originally posted by alias

Tile looks like shit next to nice stone.

Although natural stone such as sandstone is the worst thing you can use for a backsplash.

**Dvae** · 11-13-2011, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by alias

Tile looks like shit next to nice stone.

Example:

Or something like this which you would have to be brain dead to use

**alias** · 11-13-2011, 05:27 PM

The protruding stones looks cool but could be a real mess if it got food on it. Wouldn't something smooth be nice and clean:

**Lace** · 11-13-2011, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by L-Pink

Lace, I think you were picturing a 6" row of tile around the counter like I was. The entire wall covered like Dvae posted is pretty cool. IMO

You've got me there. My wife wants that stupid looking blue glass tile backsplash at homedepot or lowes. The stuff Dvae posted actually looks nice.

**qwe** · 11-13-2011, 06:52 PM

Im leaning towards granite everything, but its hard to imagine how its ganna look

**qwe** · 11-14-2011, 07:42 AM

up.......

**Sid70** · 11-14-2011, 07:44 AM

**bronco67** · 11-14-2011, 07:45 AM

I have quartz, plus glass ceramic.

**Kenny B!** · 11-14-2011, 07:51 AM

We did our kitchen with granite and mosaic tile, a mix of stone and glass, looks great!

**DarkJedi** · 11-14-2011, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by Minte

We built the stainless island at our fab shop.

No offence, but it looks like shit.

**O MARINA** · 11-14-2011, 07:59 AM

ummmm rocks, tiles, glass for a backsplash, I no like.

QWE
I like flat, dark or aluminum background. If I was to do it, I would do it like this

**O MARINA** · 11-14-2011, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by Mr Pheer

I'd prefer a brushed stainless steel backdrop, but I like a more industrial appearance. Depends on what color your counter tops and the rest of the kitchen are.

word

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**Rochard** · 11-14-2011, 08:17 AM

My house was a model for the community, and when we bought it the kitchen was all granite. I never really gave it much thought, but I like it. Very easy to clean.

**qwe** · 11-14-2011, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by O MARINA

ummmm rocks, tiles, glass for a backsplash, I no like.

QWE
I like flat, dark or aluminum background. If I was to do it, I would do it like this

that looks good how much would that run? ;p

**O MARINA** · 11-14-2011, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by qwe

that looks good how much would that run? ;p

I don't know but you can afford it

**Mike Honcho** · 11-14-2011, 10:41 AM

Slate > Granite.

**Eric** · 11-14-2011, 12:59 PM

We personally saw both and ended up with the granite top and tile backsplash. Happy we did too.

You don't ever have to clean a backsplash unless you decide to have a crazy food fight and decide to throw all kinds of food against your walls.

**RebelR** · 11-14-2011, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by Lace

Ok, you'd go with an expensive counter top such as granite and then cheap out with some glass tile backsplash? Puke.

I wouldn't exactly call glass cheap. Its quite a bit more expensive than ceramic. And while I did vote for granite on the back splash (mostly due to the ease of keeping it clean especially behind the range) Ceramic and glass offers much more design choice than granite does. But you have to contend with those pesky grout lines that seem to soak up everything that gets away from you on the stove ie. Tomato Sauce, or deglazing a pan with red wine.

**BareBacked** · 11-14-2011, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by Dvae

It could be nice given the right lighting and colors.

thats pimp

**SexSearchSuzanne** · 11-14-2011, 02:52 PM

I think the colors mean more than the actual material of the countertop/backsplash ... as long as the colors suit each other you can mix materials. Personally, I'm a fan of the brushed aluminum tiles for a backsplash (the actual tiles not the peel-and-stick ones or the plastic panels) ... and I'm not someone who likes the industrial look. I'm thinking the brushed silver works with an existing (even not so great colored) countertop and is neutral enough to leave the paint color options open.

**Minte** · 11-14-2011, 02:57 PM

The fellows are making progress..wall and microwave ovens are up and running and the countertops are on.

**alias** · 11-14-2011, 03:01 PM

^ looks good.

**Dvae** · 11-14-2011, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by Minte

The fellows are making progress..wall and microwave ovens are up and running and the countertops are on.

Oak cabinets are so nineties.

**Minte** · 11-14-2011, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by Dvae

Oak cabinets are so nineties.

That's why they are being changed..2ish weeks more for those

**Dvae** · 11-14-2011, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by Minte

That's why they are being changed..2ish weeks more for those

So then why are you doing it ass backwards?
You said "making progress..wall and microwave ovens are up and running and the countertops are on."

**Matt 26z** · 11-14-2011, 05:25 PM

Just don't do anything too trendy or you'll want to update it in five years. What looks amazing today will soon be "so 2011." Go timeless with trendy accents. You can't go wrong there.

**Dead** · 11-14-2011, 05:45 PM

Check the Island, that is the direction this build is going. I like the stainless myself, tight fabrication on the counter, seamless ;)
I love acrylic for this, Corian still has a place around food prep, but stainless would be my second...

**Minte** · 11-14-2011, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by MrBottomTooth

sounds like he is just doing cabinet refacing. I.e new doors.

That's what we are doing. Going with slab doors this time.

Kitchen counter top choice.. vote..

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