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What To Consider When Choosing Your Backsplash Material For Your Kitchen Remodel

12 December 2017

Byron Gutierrez

Your kitchen remodel is a huge home renovation project, and will transform both the functional space within your kitchen as well as the aesthetic atmosphere that you will be cooking in. Your counter's backsplashes do not provide a functional space to work in, but are one of the main design elements of your kitchen. Understanding what to consider when comparing different types of backsplash materials can help you make an informed decision about which type of backsplash best fits your needs.

Budget

The first and most important thing that you should consider when thinking about which backsplash material to choose is your potential budget. Lower budgets can opt for wooden paneling, simple paint or wallpaper, and porcelain and ceramic tile. Keep in mind that some materials, like hardwood and wallpaper, can be susceptible to moisture damage, which can require expensive repair, maintenance, and even replacement in the long run. For larger budgets, you could consider stainless steel or mirror backdrops for a more modern and reflective look to expand the visual space in your kitchen, or to use natural stone and extend the visual surface of your countertop onto the wall for a cleaner, sleek and modern look.

Colors

Another key consideration is the type of color that you want to have on your backsplash. While natural stone can come in a range of different shades, marble, slate, and other natural stones are usually limited to neutral colors. Glass, stainless steel, and mirrors will reflect whatever colors are already in your kitchen, but offer no real appearance of their own. Wood will provide a more rustic look, and can be easily resurfaced, stained or painted in order to alter the look of your kitchen whenever you want. Porcelain and ceramic tile can provide a huge range of different colors, as they have their glaze baked into them during their fabrication process, given them a wide range of customization – though their colors cannot be changed in the future.

Size

Finally, you should consider the area that your backsplash will take up. Larger areas are better suited to certain types of materials that come in larger sections, like slabs of natural stone, large tiles and wooden or stainless-steel panels or planks. Smaller materials, like glass, porcelain, or ceramic tiles are much better suited for smaller backsplashes, as they are much more labor intensive to install, which will drive up both project costs and project time. 

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