Hello,
We are now working on the planning of our kitchen backsplash.
We are choosing a granite slab with an approximately 2cm (0.8 inch) high splash guard.
Above the splash guard, the wall will be finished with a Q2 level skim coat, and we want to install a decorative kitchen backsplash there to protect the wall from stains.
It is important that the backsplash is easy to maintain and can be wiped clean of grease splashes, for example.
Which material would you recommend for this backsplash?
We were considering a self-adhesive film with a design.
We are now working on the planning of our kitchen backsplash.
We are choosing a granite slab with an approximately 2cm (0.8 inch) high splash guard.
Above the splash guard, the wall will be finished with a Q2 level skim coat, and we want to install a decorative kitchen backsplash there to protect the wall from stains.
It is important that the backsplash is easy to maintain and can be wiped clean of grease splashes, for example.
Which material would you recommend for this backsplash?
We were considering a self-adhesive film with a design.
Oh. That would definitely be too many joints for my wife.
With the 1.20 m (4 feet) long tiles, on one side we only have 2 joints, of which only one is visible since the other is hidden behind the tall cabinet, and on the other side we have just one joint because the window starts there. Unfortunately, the tiler started from the wrong side, so the joint ends up right behind the stove where the plastering work is the most extensive. That’s the only drawback.
With the 1.20 m (4 feet) long tiles, on one side we only have 2 joints, of which only one is visible since the other is hidden behind the tall cabinet, and on the other side we have just one joint because the window starts there. Unfortunately, the tiler started from the wrong side, so the joint ends up right behind the stove where the plastering work is the most extensive. That’s the only drawback.
Musketier schrieb:
Were we that old-fashioned? It seems like tiles are no longer really considered, right?
When we built our house, we had large-format tiles installed, about 60 x 120 cm (24 x 47 inches) or something similar.
The tiler did complain because they were very heavy, but he actually recommended them to us himself. Hello, I haven’t really thought about such a huge tile before. What are the advantages compared to glass? And what’s the price range like? I’ve only heard that large tiles tend to be quite expensive compared to smaller ones and are also more difficult and time-consuming to install.
In terms of price, I can only give you a rough idea since we built our house 8 years ago.
The pure tile cost seems to start at around €90 (approximately $100) for 2 tiles, according to what I found online. That corresponds to prices from about €65 per square meter (around $70 per square foot). So these are not unrealistic prices, and you don’t need huge quantities anyway.
To prevent the tiles from falling off, we first screwed a wooden strip underneath and then probably chiseled it at an angle. These tiles are quite heavy. As a tiler, you will probably need an extra person to help. A large glass panel also weighs a lot and you most likely can’t install it alone either.
Advantages and disadvantages compared to glass… well, good question.
I think that with a slightly marbled tile, splashes are less noticeable than on glass. For glass, I imagine you’d need to polish it more often to keep that nice glossy effect.
In the past, tile backsplashes were very common. In my opinion, the downside was the many grout lines where dirt can still accumulate.
With large-format tiles, you only have a few grout lines left, and with calibrated tiles and a skilled tiler, the joints can be made extremely narrow. Depending on what’s visible, you might also need edge trims on the tiles. Glass doesn’t require those.
The pure tile cost seems to start at around €90 (approximately $100) for 2 tiles, according to what I found online. That corresponds to prices from about €65 per square meter (around $70 per square foot). So these are not unrealistic prices, and you don’t need huge quantities anyway.
To prevent the tiles from falling off, we first screwed a wooden strip underneath and then probably chiseled it at an angle. These tiles are quite heavy. As a tiler, you will probably need an extra person to help. A large glass panel also weighs a lot and you most likely can’t install it alone either.
Advantages and disadvantages compared to glass… well, good question.
I think that with a slightly marbled tile, splashes are less noticeable than on glass. For glass, I imagine you’d need to polish it more often to keep that nice glossy effect.
In the past, tile backsplashes were very common. In my opinion, the downside was the many grout lines where dirt can still accumulate.
With large-format tiles, you only have a few grout lines left, and with calibrated tiles and a skilled tiler, the joints can be made extremely narrow. Depending on what’s visible, you might also need edge trims on the tiles. Glass doesn’t require those.
familie_s schrieb:
The cost for both panels (~140*60cm (55*24 inches) and ~240*60cm (94*24 inches)) with a total of three cutouts was 1200€ Setting aside the stylish appearance, when I see the price, our tile backsplash must have been significantly cheaper.
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Kreisrund18 May 2022 10:17Another effective and cost-efficient solution: We simply painted the walls with latex paint and installed a stainless steel plate behind the cooktop.
in https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/kuechenqualitaet-2022-qualitaet-und-preis.43346/post-574713
I have posted a picture of my kitchen backsplash there. It is back-painted glass measuring just over 2 meters by 0.8 meters (6.5 feet by 2.5 feet). Including measuring, matching the color (from an existing piece of furniture in green), and on-site installation, it only cost 300€ at the local glass supplier. There are no drillings for sockets or similar, and it is “regular” glass. Tempered glass would be more expensive but, in my opinion, not necessary. If it breaks, tempered glass can be installed afterward.
I have posted a picture of my kitchen backsplash there. It is back-painted glass measuring just over 2 meters by 0.8 meters (6.5 feet by 2.5 feet). Including measuring, matching the color (from an existing piece of furniture in green), and on-site installation, it only cost 300€ at the local glass supplier. There are no drillings for sockets or similar, and it is “regular” glass. Tempered glass would be more expensive but, in my opinion, not necessary. If it breaks, tempered glass can be installed afterward.
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