When designing or remodeling your kitchen, your backsplash is just as important as your countertops, as it can help minimize spills and splashes while improving the overall look of the kitchen.
The importance of a splash guard
While a backsplash isn’t just for looks, it can become an important kitchen staple. Whether it’s around your sink or around your entire kitchen, backsplashes can offer a layer of protection that homeowners don’t always think about. Behind the sink or behind the stove, backsplashes can take a beating from spills and stains that will wipe up easily. Since granite is virtually nonporous and antibacterial when sealed, a granite backsplash prevents errant water and other liquids from penetrating the wall, staining it, and compromising the integrity of the drywall. Over time and continuous exposure to liquids, drywall can become weak and stained, creating a bigger problem for you. The granite backsplash can help you prevent that. But they can also add a delicate and interesting decorative touch to your overall design. Granite backsplashes can be both functional and attractive.
Mix or match?
So, are you thinking about splash guards? Looking to add a backsplash to your existing granite countertops? If you already have countertops in place, it can be difficult to determine what your backsplash should look like. Do you match with granites? Can you do the pimples? How about a matching color? Depending on the availability of your original granite, you may have difficulty matching your countertops exactly. If you know the installer of the countertops, you may be able to hire the same company to install the granite backsplash so they blend in perfectly.
However, if you don’t have that information, or maybe you want a unique look, you can coordinate your pimples. No one said that your countertops and backsplash have to match precisely. If you’re more daring, you may want to add a coordinating color to give your kitchen more visual appeal. If your granite countertops are dark, why not try a lighter shade for your backsplash to break up the monotony and create a more open feel? You can reverse the colors and achieve a more contemporary look. Either way, you can enhance the overall design of your kitchen simply by playing around with the colors of your granite.
Before you begin, you should consult a professional granite installation team. They can offer tips on how to match or coordinate your granites. It’s always best to go with the original installer, as it will most likely be the same style and color as the original granite, but that may not always be an option. However, a professional installation team can review your kitchen’s overall layout and structure and help you determine which granite will meet your needs. They can also customize and install your backsplashes to give you the best possible appearance.