On the other hand full backsplashes are more protective.
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Typically the tile backsplash stretches from the countertop to directly beneath the cabinets although some may be only 4 inches in height and some may sit on top of a 4 inch granite backsplash.
The granite you have picked is a nice composition and will look wonderful whichever way you decide.
A backsplash does more than protect the wall.
A close up of a behind the range backsplash in tiny glass mosaic tiles stone tile and a metal quilting pattern.
Tiling above the backsplash.
If you use a 4 inch backsplash for one you have room to decorate the wall above that backsplash if you want while a full backsplash consumes the whole wall.
Four inch backsplash still leaves a large part of the wall open.
A wood kitchen with a bold colorful and somewhat zany backsplash in ceramic multi colored tiles of varying sizes.
Using a 4 granite backsplash is a good way to keep water off of the wall.
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.
Having granite on the wall to match your countertop can really give visitors a sense of the coloring and pattern of the granite.
A ceramic tile backsplash with a metal medallion above the range in a pastoral scene.
Bottom line standard 4 in granite backsplash is a great convenient way to go.
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.
Many countertops come with a partial backsplash that extends 4 to 6 inches above the surface of the countertops.
If you are looking for the best design opinion we recommend doing the tile backsplash from the counter to the upper cabinets with a tile.
There are pros and cons to using different granite backsplash heights though.
When installing a tile backsplash above a granite counter it s important to make sure the two areas meet properly.
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A granite backsplash to match your counter can further increase the visual impact that your granite makes.