This style will work especially well if you have a lighter colored granite countertop as the dark slate tiles will contrast the granite.
Tile backsplash for busy granite.
If you want to double up on the natural stone look slate tiles are a great option for a backsplash with a granite countertop.
Most likely you wont find the right one.
The reason is that with your white cabinetry and with a light backsplash your dramatic granite will be the beautiful focal in the room and you can then add any color you want in terms of accents.
Select the backsplash first.
If you went dark on the backsplash adding too much or too vivid color in accents later might be too much on the eye over time.
The subtle gray veining of the backsplash tile does not clash or compete with the granite s dramatic patterning but rather enhances the white veining.
A wood backsplash can give your home more of a rustic look.
Select the countertop first.
If you have a busy countertop i m looking at you granite choose a solid color backsplash tile.
I think with a really busy granite you should go with a simple backsplash.
It s been nearly nine months since my last kitchen tiling madness binge at the house and it feels so so good to be back in the swing of things.
It s more likely to be the center of attention.
Caravelas gold taos picket.
One thing i always tell my clients is you can never go wrong with subway tile either ceramic or glass or marble depending on the granite.
Use your countertop granite as backsplash material.
If you like pattern on your backsplash choose a solid color countertop.
As a general rule do not let your granite installer stick one of those 4 inch bands of granite all around where your backsplash tile should be.
Or if you really want glass the honey colored subway would look good.
I don t know why many of them still install them.
Select a ceramic tile.
If it s too late and you already have one i would leave it and just paint the rest of the backsplash the same colour as the rest of the kitchen.
Don t stress yourself out trying to find patterned tile with the correct undertone to go with your stone.
If you decide to go with a granite countertop make it the star of your kitchen and choose the right backsplash.
It comes in 9 different shades so it s easy to find one that works with most granites.
With your dark cabinets i believe that a cream or ivory whichever is closest to the light color in your granite in a subway tile would look really nice.
How to match granite countertops to backsplash.
The tile is inkjet printed ceramic and thanks to modern technology it s extremely hard to distinguish from real marble except in your renovation budget.
I love the glass moda tile from julian tile.