If you want to double up on the natural stone look slate tiles are a great option for a backsplash with a granite countertop.
Are granite backsplashes out of style.
It will last as long as your counters years and years and years and natural materials never go out of style.
You re looking for a tile that looks on trend.
As granite became more popular more people wanted to emphasize that they didn t choose laminate and eliminated the 4 backsplash.
Both granite and tile backsplashes can look beautiful in a kitchen.
At the end of the day granite backsplash is a stylish reliable way to keep your walls clean and safe whether you opt for standard 4 inch or full height backsplash.
For these reasons and more glass tiles are a perfect choice for kitchen backsplashes shower walls tub surrounds and accent walls.
This style will work especially well if you have a lighter colored granite countertop as the dark slate tiles will contrast the granite.
A wood backsplash can give your home more of a rustic look.
At the same time you don t want to fall for a fad that is out of style before the grout dries.
It all depends on what sort of style you already have going in the room and how big of an impact you want to make with your backsplash.
It was just the accepted functional way of doing things because that s what you got when you ordered the standard laminate countertop.