By choosing a 4 inch backsplash you can also have more design flexibility.
4 inch granite backsplash or not.
This can of course just be a bare wall that s painted for a little extra flair or it can be something even more creative.
The shorter backsplash will make the backsplash nearly disappear yet still protect the wall at the back side of the countertop.
This area tends to have more standing water around sink an.
Tiling above the backsplash many countertops come with a partial backsplash that extends 4 to 6 inches above the surface of the countertops.
If you plan on doing a granite or quartz countertop.
A backsplash does more than protect the wall.
If ever you want to change things up you can choose to paint the wall above the countertops instead of ripping out a full backsplash.
In some instances the height of the backsplash can create a more closed in feeling or a distraction.
One of the major advantages to this lower height is that it offers you plenty of room to work with above the backsplash.
Cons one of the main disadvantages to the 4 inch slab is that it s becoming an outdated look.
This feature typical with laminate granite and solid.
Four inch backsplash still leaves a large part of the wall open.
I would rather go with the solid color tile over granite counter.
If you like having a short backsplash consider using a 1 inch 2 inch or 3 inch backsplash instead of the standard 4 inch.
A 4 granite backsplash limited tile options now that wouldn t require a complete backsplash tear out if you later decided you didn t like the 4 granite backsplash.
It can even be squared off for a very modern look.
Today s backsplash can still be a traditional 4 inch backsplash but you can have a very nice updated version of that instead of the rounded off top edge that we see in most homes.
However my concern is the area behind sink.
Bottom line standard 4 in granite backsplash is a great convenient way to go.
We are remodeling kitchen installing granite countertop and i cannot decide if i should go with 4 inch granite back splash or not.
No granite backsplash cleaner and more modern look that preserves all tile layout options.
I would consider doing at least a 3 to 4 inch backsplash of the same granite or quartz countertop material.
Shorter than 4 inches.
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.
A lot of folks like to do a tile backsplash that runs to the top of the countertop.
4 inch granite backsplash with tile above a 4 inch granite backsplash is a classic choice.
Some of the biggest reasons why homeowners do not choose a 4 inch backsplash include.