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.
4 inch granite backsplash out of style.
In addition to protecting the walls above a work area it would complement the countertop as well.
Cons one of the main disadvantages to the 4 inch slab is that it s becoming an outdated look.
Why is this backsplash so common.
I agree with no backsplash.
It s not that they outdated it s just when installing new granite countertop and backsplash choice is the tile most will eliminate the 4 backsplash and have the tile instead.
Even if you are lucky enough to have a full height backsplash in your kitchen your builder may have put a standard 4 inch tall backsplash in your bathroom.
Some still prefer to have 4 backsplash installed permanently or temporarily until they decide what they want to do in the future if they not ready to spend money on the tile.
Thru time we have undergone many changes.
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.
Stagger heights and mix up backsplash materials start with a 4 inch backsplash using the same material as the counter then add a different but complementing surface above it one that leads up to the bottom of the cabinets.
Add a matching 4 inch backsplash that looks lovely and is more cost saving than a full length one and works to modernize your entire space.
It is very common because it uses so little material that makes it cheap and it covers the edge between the countertop and wall to disguise a wall that is not straight and or granite that was not cut perfectly.
A simple 4 by 4 inch tile.
For decades the backsplash has been an important working part of any kitchen remodel.
The single biggest advantage of 4 inch granite backsplash over full height backsplash and tile is that it is both convenient and inexpensive.
It was just the accepted functional way of doing things because that s what you got when you ordered the standard laminate countertop.
I personally think most of them are really ugly.
It was never in style or out of style.
In the early years backsplashes were often colorful with fruit and vegetable graphics adorning 4 4 ceramic tiles.
One of the major advantages to this lower height is that it offers you plenty of room to work with above the backsplash.
A 4 inch granite backsplash is a classic choice.
I remodeled beautiful kitchen a few years ago no backsplash just took the granite up 3 inches just did a second kitchen white cabinets black granite 3 inch up wall and no backsplash.
By choosing a 4 inch backsplash you can also have more design flexibility.
An extra few inches of granite will not change your overall countertop budget too much and standard height backsplash can be installed at the same time as your counters so you don t have to extend your renovation to include time for tiling.