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| A Multitude of Backsplash Materials to Choose From |
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Kurt Zier writes about backsplashes at The Home Depot. From ceramic tile and natural stone to stee |
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| Improving your kitchen or bathroom with a new backsplash? The backsplash choices are limitless and exciting. There are so many different backsplash materials to decide between, so there are a few things to consider first. Look over the rest of your home décor. The backsplash you choose can easily fit into the style you have already established. Whether you have an ocean inspired theme, a traditional feel or a sleek, modern look, the backsplash options can accommodate your home's fashion. Creating a backsplash out of metal and stone is gaining a lot of popularity. Copper, stainless steel, aluminum and even tin are being used in kitchen and bathroom backsplash renovations. Metals can be polished, brushed or hammered to create different backsplash surfaces. Sometimes two or more techniques will be used on the same backsplash metal to create texture patterns. Sometimes metal backsplash choices are stamped with designs. Metal can draw the eye or blend into the background, being a very versatile backsplash material. Stone is also seen in a lot of today's homes. Stone counters and backsplashes create a warm, seamless look and are available in granite, marble, slate, soapstone, onyx and limestone. Wood backsplashes are less common than the other backsplash choices, but provide a warm feeling to your room. The backsplash wood may be of any type and should be finished and sealed appropriately. Using high quality supplies on your backsplash will make clean up much easier. Wood is a versatile and tactile backsplash material to work with. Tiles are a time-honored backsplash tradition. Coming in a wide variety of shape and color, any backsplash design can be created using tiles. Backsplash tiles are available in stone, metal, ceramic and glass varieties. Each type of backsplash tile has its own array of texture and appearance; subtle or vibrant, flat or glossy, smooth or rough, reflective or warm. Backsplash tiles can be tiny or very large. Tiles offer versatility for your backsplash limited only by your own desired specifications. Tiles are generally easy to clean and easy to replace. Many glass backsplash tiles are made from recycled material, creating a beautiful and ‘green' option. Subway tile is a particularly popular choice for a backsplash. Some other exciting backsplash options are murals, medallions or backsplash mosaics. Inserting your own artistic preferences into your backsplash is a simpler process than it has ever been before. Backsplash murals may be painted on ceramic tiles or stamped into metal. Maybe you will choose to paint your own story onto your backsplash. Medallions offer another shape option, creating a distinctive focal piece as your kitchen or bathroom backsplash. Making a mosaic design as your backsplash can be as simple or complex as you choose. Backsplash instructions and patterns are available online and in books. These options usually involve some labor in installation, but will take only a few hours of work and then just a couple of days to dry. Whether your backsplash is installed behind the sink, over the oven range, in the bathroom or in another part of the house, your ability to express yourself is encouraged by a wide variety of material, color, texture, and style. |
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