Infloormation

If you are looking for a way to add some pizazz to your kitchen while being practical at the same time, you might just need a backsplash. Most people forget about the actual function of a backsplash and just think of them as a desigin option. Backsplashes SAVE your walls from kitchen splashes, splatters and accidents. As a bonus, they can add style and a design element to your kitchen.

Design considerations:

• Tile size – layout the size of the tiles and the amount of space you have to work with before committing to a backsplash design
• Multiple tiles – if you are using more than one size tile or implementing a design, be sure to consider the placement of the electrical outlets
• Focal point – consider adding more decorative tiles and patterns to the area behind the stove or sink with a  picture frame design or simply changing the pattern of the tile installation
• Match or coordinate – the backsplash can either match the countertop or be a coordinating color or finish
• Countertop backsplash – it is optional if you want to keep/use the backsplash that comes with the countertop

Other considerations:

• Don’t forget about those outlets and outlet covers.  Consider changing at least the outlet covers to a color that compliments the color of the tile you chose for the backsplash
• Pay attention to where the tile will stop. If the tile does not end into a wall and ends into an area where the edge is exposed, that edge will need to be treated with something like bullnose or other edge treatment
• If you are using a light colored stone or grout, sealing the stone and / or grout is a must to protect those light colored items from kitchen stains like spaghetti sauce

Your Pierce Flooring representative can help walk you through all of design options and considerations for your particular project. If possible, bring pictures of your backsplash area. This will help your Pierce Flooring representative know what design options to show you as well as what other considerations need to be kept in mind during the design phase.