Browse Forums Kitchen Splashbacks 1 Feb 27, 2013 4:18 pm Please recommend me tiles for my splashback It's only a small area to be tiled, see below: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ There will be no architrave for the windows and the window reveals (sides and top) will also be tiled. I was thinking a using a small 300x100 matt charcoal coloured tile: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The cabinets and stone are all white, so I am using black pendant lamps over the sink bench to break it up a little, and also thinking of darker tiles for the Splashback. I would like to hear another people's suggestion. Re: Recommend me tiles for my splashback 2Mar 05, 2013 6:04 pm I think the darker tiles would look great, especially as you're having dark pendants. What colour would you do the grout? If it were me I'd do a dark grout. Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: Recommend me tiles for my splashback 3Mar 05, 2013 8:23 pm Thanks for your opinion. I like the colour, I was thinking of going a grey grout, rather than black so you can see the outline of the tiles. A darker grout is also practical as will get dirty. Re: Recommend me tiles for my splashback 4Mar 06, 2013 7:11 am Yes, you need it to be practical as they will get dirty. Having said that I'm having a light grout but I'm getting it colour sealed before we move in so it keeps its colour. I've done this in my current shower, best $ I've spent! Probably worth looking into getting the grout colour sealed, even if its a dark grout. It will ensure the colour stays consistent over the years. Plus it helps repel water/dirt etc. Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: Recommend me tiles for my splashback 5Mar 07, 2013 3:31 am love the idea of the black tiles especially with the lights Re: Recommend me tiles for my splashback 7May 18, 2013 6:37 pm Looks great Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: Recommend me tiles for my splashback 8May 22, 2013 7:52 pm Thanks for putting in the finished splashback. We have a window splashback that has a small space between the window and the upper cupboard and DH was worried about it. Yours looks great! Modified Fernside 38 Rawson Homes Blog: http://www.thehousethatmatandjenbuilt.blogspot.com Build Thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60501 Re: Recommend me tiles for my splashback 10May 31, 2013 12:06 pm Wow what a difference!! Looks great. My renovation blog: http://landhousereno.blogspot.com.au/ Or like me on facebook: The little yellow house About to extend our Edwardian House in West Footscray, Melbourne D & N and 3 kids. Firstly the ableflex that has been installed needs (manufactures specification) a sealant cap over the top, preventing water draining down between the slab and the… 3 7744 Our house was completed 8 years ago. Builder did not leave any spare roof tiles behind. Just found out that one tile is cracked. Wanted to replace the tile but most… 0 2767 |