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When it comes to kitchen backsplashes, you could go with something very simple and traditional, or get creative and do something completely out of the ordinary. Of course, the decision depends largely on personal taste although the style of the kitchen would also be a consideration. Today, kitchen backsplashes are unique and gorgeous while being functional and affordable. In this article, we wanted to provide you with some of the more interesting designs.
Kitchen backsplashes can dramatically change the look of any kitchen, even if you change nothing else. Let us look at copper for starters. This material has been used for a long time. In recent years, copper made its way to the kitchen in a new way – the backsplash. You can have a professional do the installation for you, or purchase the copper material and do it yourself, which is a great weekend project. Copper is sold as solid sheets that can be cut to size, or you could purchase precut tiles. Another great aspect of copper kitchen backsplashes is the designs. Again, you can purchase punched copper or purchase a punch and create your own designs. The result is gorgeous, rich, and very impressive. Another option for kitchen backsplashes is using mosaic tile. For this, you have a number of possibilities but the process we recommend is to take backer board onto which your mosaic tile design is created. For backer board, you can purchase this in 4x8-foot sheets at your local hardware or home improvement store. The material is easy to cut, allowing you to go with small or large tile pieces. With the backer board on the wall, you would then cover the entire thing with mosaic or you could use inexpensive tile and place the mosaic design onto that. Using your creativity and thinking outside the box will result in a backsplash like no one else. Kitchen backsplashes in good condition but the wrong color can also be changed without actually changing the tile. If you purchased an older home and found the kitchen tile to be in excellent condition but the color is green, yellow, blue, or even white and you prefer a different look, we have a great suggestion. Visit your local retail, hardware, or home improvement store where you can purchase a product called Stone It. Each can sells for around $10 and the product is available in sandy color with specs of blue, blue, green, gray, and many other choices. Taping off anything you do not want sprayed, you would hold the can at the distance recommended by the manufacturer. In addition, the density of the spray would be adjusted by the length of time you spray. Once done and dry, the backsplash will look like natural stone. Best of all, creating kitchen backsplashes in this manner is not just gorgeous but also easy to clean and maintain. |
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