skip to main content
Get Ideas
Photos
Stories
Discussions
Houzz TV
Houzz Research
Shop Products
    Shop Curated Bathroom Vanities
Looking for the perfect gift? Send a Houzz Gift Card!
Outdoor Sale Sale
ON SALE - UP TO 75% OFF
Shop Promo Banner
Sign In
Join as a Pro
Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros
Join as a Pro
Houzz Logo Print
Explore DiscussionsFeatured Home DiscussionsFeatured Garden Discussions
Crafts & DecorationsKitchens
erasistible

No Four Inch Backsplash

erasistible
9 months ago

I don't want a 4" backsplash. I am considering making a little mural using paintings (done by me) of food for my backsplash area. I don't want to frame the art. I want to paint it directly onto the wall. I thought I could use a row of narrow tiles as a place to seal against the wall and counter to prevent any spills from seeping behind the counter. Would this work the way I want it to?

Thanks!

Featured Answer
  • PRO
    Strawberry Patch Designs
    9 months ago

    Back paint tempered glass and use that. Or do a 2" splash, paint the wall, and hang the framed ad protected by glass pictures on the wall. Painting directly on the wall in a food prep zone where things will get scrubbed, is not a good idea.

    Comments (6)

    Related Stories
    KITCHEN DESIGNTry a Shorter Kitchen Backsplash for Budget-Friendly Style
    By The Inman Company
    Shave costs on a kitchen remodel with a pared-down backsplash in one of these great materials
    Full Story
    88
    KITCHEN BACKSPLASHESWhere to Start and Stop Your Backsplash
    By Toronto Interior Design Group
    Consider these designer tricks to work around cabinets, windows and other features for a finished look in your kitchen
    Full Story
    298
    NEW THIS WEEK4 Creative New Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
    By Mitchell Parker
    If you’re looking for something different to perk up your kitchen design, consider one of these refreshing tile options
    Full Story
    25
    BATHROOM VANITIESNew This Week: 4 Great Bathroom Vanity and Backsplash Pairings
    By Mitchell Parker
    Look to these spaces for inspiration in creating a cohesive design in your bathroom
    Full Story
    29
    KITCHEN BACKSPLASHESTin's a Win for Kitchen Backsplashes
    By Rachel Grace
    Durable tin has come down from the ceiling and out of Victorian times to decorate backsplashes today
    Full Story
    45
    TREESGreat Design Plant: Cercis Occidentalis for Four Seasons
    By Debbie Ballentine
    Plant western redbud in drought-tolerant and habitat gardens for its outstanding beauty throughout the year
    Full Story
    19
    KITCHEN BACKSPLASHES8 Clever Ways to Put Your Backsplash to Work
    By The Inman Company
    Leave art for art's sake to another spot. Hardworking cooks deserve a kitchen backsplash that helps them do their job
    Full Story
    34
    TILE10 Reasons to Consider 4-by-4-Inch Tile
    By Becky Harris
    Designers are embracing the once common but recently overlooked square tile in kitchens and bathrooms
    Full Story
    175
    KITCHEN DESIGNHow to Add a Kitchen Backsplash
    By Mitchell Parker
    Great project: Install glass, tile or another decorative material for a gorgeous and protective backsplash
    Full Story
    358
    NEW THIS WEEK5 Beautiful New Backsplash Ideas
    By Mitchell Parker
    See how a quartz slab, a playful pattern, simple subway tile and other elements can create a breathtaking backsplash
    Full Story
    12
    Sponsored
    More Discussions
    Need an idea for this tile ornament craft
    0