
What area comes to mind when you think of backsplash tile? The space between the countertop and the underside of the wall cabinetry.
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Glass makes a great alternative to the standard tile.
#BACKSPLASH TILES FOR KITCHEN HOW TO#
In future posts I will create a tutorial and will talk more about my experience with both of those plasters and show you how to apply them. This finish would be easier for a beginner, while marmorino hydro is a little bit harder to work with, because of its texture. This material is softer and smoother, and very easy to polish to create a beautiful glossy surface. If you prefer a glossy surface, it is better to use stacco venetiano. Because marmorino hydro is water repellent, it doesn’t change color when water comes into contact with the wall thanks to the natural wax sealer. Though it looks rough, the surface is very smooth and has a slight sheen, and it is washable – which was my main goal. It is neither glossy nor matte, but rather has pearl sheen. I worked with three tints of slate hue to create depth and a distressed (aged) industrial look.Īfter I applied two layers of plaster, I polished and compacted a second coat to make it smooth and sealed it with the natural wax. So marmorino hydro was exactly what I needed. To be in alignment with our rustic with industrial twist interior, I wanted to make the walls looking rough and distressed. It is water impermeable, matte, and washable after being sealed with natural wax. For our kitchen backsplash, they recommended I use marmorino hydro. They can guide you and recommend the product that best suits your needs. I just love the product and had a great experience with them as a customer.
#BACKSPLASH TILES FOR KITCHEN UPDATE#
Before installing tiles we need to update the countertops, sink, and stove top, which is a pretty big project.

Unfortunately, doing tile is not an option for us at the moment. So, all grease splashes from cooking (and we cook a lot) stick to that backsplash pretty well, and it is a nightmare and nearly impossible to wipe them off completely. The reason is because chalkboard paint is matte and not very washable. White at the time our budget was tight and it seemed to be lots of fun to have a chalkboard backsplash, it turned out to be not very practical and has been my pet peeve for a while. If you read our post about the kitchen makeover, you know that we used chalkboard paint for the kitchen walls, including the backsplash wall. It was a very quick and budget-friendly renovation, and the time has come to refresh it a little bit more. It has been three years since we updated our kitchen. It has been three years since we moved into our townhouse.
