Unlike showers and tub surrounds, most backsplashes are installed on regular drywall. In these applications special concerns should be addressed to limit potential water damage. A laminate counter is ...

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Tile and stone have long been the standard choices for kitchen backsplashes, and for good reason. They are durable, easy to ...

Backsplashes have come a long way from their humble beginnings. Once installed only to protect walls from water, grease and food splatter, the original backsplashes were just four inches high and had ...

If you want to change the look of your kitchen without tearing it apart or spending a fortune, a mosaic kitchen backsplash is one of the fastest upgrades you can make. It turns a blank wall into a ...

It probably wouldn't occur to most suburbanites or city folk (or to most designers) but someone like HGTV's Erin Napier knows when to let a kitchen wall be a backsplash. Replacing the standard ...

Today’s backsplashes are essential kitchen accents, adding vibrant pops of color, light and texture — in addition to protecting walls from inevitable kitchen messes. If your kitchen needs a facelift, ...