A white kitchen with glass faced cabinets above the main preparation area and sink.
Granite backsplash with tile above.
I then set the tile with the same self curing thinset.
Tiling above the backsplash.
The reason i used this special thinset is to maximize the curing of the thinset over the low moisture absorption granite.
Bottom line standard 4 in granite backsplash is a great convenient way to go.
A very light cream ceramic tile backsplash brightens up the rich wood cabinets and the beige granite countertops.
If you want the easiest way to cover a tile backsplash then check out tile stickers or decals.
Kitchen backsplash ideas.
Typically the tile backsplash stretches from the countertop to directly beneath the cabinets although some may be only 4 inches in height and some may sit on top of a 4 inch granite backsplash.
That means you can choose an edgy paint color or try a trendy tile above the backsplash knowing that it can always be changed later down the road.
This feature typical with laminate granite and solid.
They also have a how to available at their site.
Four inch backsplash still leaves a large part of the wall open.
Many countertops come with a partial backsplash that extends 4 to 6 inches above the surface of the countertops.
To lay the tile i centered the installation with a plumb line and then burned a flat coat of self curing thinset into the granite.
Diy backsplash over tile.