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Kitchen Countertop Backsplashes and Ceramic Tile
Kitchen Backsplashes and Mosaic Ceramic Tile
offer Beauty and Function
By Mark J. Donovan
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Kitchen
countertops without backsplashes or ceramic tile behind them leave the
kitchen drywall behind the countertops vulnerable to water damage and
staining.
Two easy ways
to address this issue, and to spice up a kitchen, is to add a kitchen
countertop backsplash and mosaic ceramic tile above the kitchen countertop.
A kitchen
countertop backsplash only covers 3 or 4 inches of surface area behind the
countertop and is thus very affordable to install.
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The transformation
to your countertop, however, can be quite dramatic as the backsplash creates a
focus point to your kitchen countertops.
Kitchen Countertop
Backsplashes
Kitchen countertop backsplashes can be
constructed out of many types of material including granite, marble, Silestone,
Corian, and wood laminates. They can be attached to the countertops and kitchen
walls with glue, adhesives, or screws, depending on the type of backsplash and
kitchen countertops you are installing. Visit your local kitchen cabinetry and
home improvement stores to view all of the options that are available to you and
to determine what will work best with your kitchen countertops and cabinets.
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Kitchen Countertop Backsplashes using Ceramic Tile
Installing mosaic ceramic tile above the kitchen countertop backsplash is
another great idea for improving the look of your kitchen. The patterns that you
can create with mosaic ceramic tile are limited only by your imagination. There
are many mosaic ceramic tile patterns that you can view on the internet or at
home improvement stores.
Also consider installing ceramic tile on a bias, e.g.
45o angle. The look can be quite attractive and is eye catching. |
Kitchen Countertop
Backsplashes Using Stone or Glass Artwork
I have also seen
kitchens where one large custom accent piece of stone or glass artwork (e.g. a
topographical map of a lake or mountain) is centered in the mosaic ceramic tile
pattern. Frequently this artwork is centered above the stove.
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When selecting
ceramic tile it is best to consider using glazed ceramic tile as it is easier to
clean and less likely to stain.
The installation of
kitchen countertop backsplashes and mosaic ceramic tile also has a practical
purpose. If your kitchen is used regularly, kitchen countertop backsplashes and
ceramic tile help to minimize cleaning and maintenance efforts. Backsplashes and
ceramic tile can easily be cleaned with just a damp dish cloth or sponge.
In addition,
kitchen countertop backsplashes and mosaic ceramic tile can help to hide gaps
and prevent water from seeping behind the kitchen countertops.
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Kitchen countertop backsplashes and
mosaic ceramic tile are two great ways to dress up your kitchen. If your kitchen
is lacking these amenities, visit your local home improvement store and see what
you are missing. Both products are affordable, as the space they cover is
limited, and they are easy to install. Most do it yourself homeowners can
install kitchen countertop backsplashes and ceramic tile with a little up front knowledge and the
right tools.
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