New bathroom needs a backsplash
Hi. The pictures show our kubebath 60" vanity that we installed into the basement bathroom. What do you suggest for a backsplash? Kubebath wasn't able to match the acrylic top with an exact 4" high acrylic backsplash, so I can't pursue that. Alternatively, how might we dress up the room while keeping the vanity the focal point? The pics show the installed steam shower on the opposite wall. The floor is polished concrete. The sconces could be changed out. The mirror is movable. The faucet is only three quarters of an inch from the dry wall. Your advice on backsplash material, height, color and whether to move the mirror up or down is all welcome. Thank you so much!
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Comments (20)Hello...great units...I've just ordered similar in cream (again!). In my last house we used bespoke acrylic sheets as splash back (and behind gas range) and I never had any problems with heat. However, for your own peace of mind you might want to get bespoke strengthened glass cut to size. I painted the inside of the acrylic sheet coral (to match the facing wall and it worked very well. This time I think I will use paper (gift wrap or similar...wallpaper might be too thick) with a small repeat pattern, perhaps a retro design, and paste this to the inside of the acrylic/glass. Affix with mirror screws and seal with clear sealant to prevent steam/condensation, etc... Acrylic is cheap to replace if your design preference changes after a few years....See More3 bed + bathroom downstairs or 2 bed + bathroom upstairs?
Comments (22)Front hallway- I say save your money leave it up. Cost of removal is minor but you will likely have to move radiators and electrics and make good plasterwork and coving- I say protect another £1500 profit. Present the larger back reception as a living room and present the front reception as the dining room. Given that the bathroom is likely to go upstairs make the downstairs bathroom into a room to access the garden- I would present the kitchen as a kitchen/breakfast room with doors to see the garden as being able to see from the front door to the back garden should pay dividend....See MoreCeramic backsplash in the bathroom
Comments (4)Maybe some of the mosaic tile used in the shower ? But what might have looked better would have been to have the mirrors going up from behind the taps, all the way up the wall, with no gap at the top, it would give a more finished and luxurious feel. I do understand that the mirrors you already have will probably have to stay now, which is why I have also suggested the mosaic tile....See MoreSmall bathroom layout ideas and good bathroom brands
Comments (9)Both Hansgrohe and (Friedrich) Grohe are German companies; Friedrich was a son of Hans who went on his own in the 1930s, so they share a certain heritage. These days, Grohe is larger and no longer family owned. Both produce outside Germany as well as on their original German sites still. Both produce "basic" and "high-end" ranges. They're both regarded well back home in Germany, much of the choice is down to personal preference. Hansgrohe is on average slightly more expensive (but not on everything). They also own the Axor design brand which has a more "ecletic" selection. One can mix-and-match; in our bath (bit messy, sorry - we're using it for the washing up while waiting for the kitchen to be installed), the mixer is Grohe as is the shower wall outlet, the shower rail and head shower arm (just above the shower screen) are Hansgrohe pieces. At least the chromed finishes are very close for the two: Both can be sourced well below retail list prices - if you're prepared to wait, German online sellers for bathroom goods tend to have many-months delivery timelines. For Grohe essentials (the classical Grotherm mixers) at least, any German DIY shop stocks these at very attractive prices (the difference to the UK retail price list will pay for the ferry ticket and fuel)....See MoreSusan Ludwig
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last yearHi Susan, there wasn’t any info of the brand, but I found these which are pretty similar from Mandarin Stone and Topps Tiles. If you google hexagonal wall tiles you will find several.
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