Quartz Stone Backsplash
Should you use Quartz for your Kitchen Backsplash?
A common design question we frequently get is – “Kitchen Quartz Backsplash or Kitchen Tiled Backsplash?”
In recent years, more and more people are opting to use cleaner looking large format tiles, smaller grout lines, and larger marble looking patterns. Using a Kitchen Quartz Backsplash to match your kitchen quartz countertops and flow into your backsplash can be a great way to achieve this. The result is a clean trendy look and easy to maintain solution.
Using Quartz for your backsplash can be done in a variety of different looks. You can use a solid colour or lightly patterned stone and match the countertop with the backsplash or contrast with two different solid coloured stones. Another great design is to use a darker solid coloured countertop with a long veined Calacatta Quartz backplash.
Using Calacatta quartz for both the backsplash and the countertops is the most popular design for kitchen quartz countertops. You may match up some veins with this design option to make it appear as though they are flowing from the countertops into the backsplash. Whether more slabs are needed to match up veins will depend on the Calacatta Quartz choice selected and the project’s slab usage. With most projects, we will usually only be able to line up and match specific places, thus in order to achieve the greatest possible look, we will strive to give priority to the boldest veins or the most noticeable location.
Does a Kitchen Quartz Backsplash cost more than Tiled Backsplash?
Tiled backsplashes can range widely in price. The average cost of a high-quality backsplash tile is about $20 per square foot, while more expensive, elaborate marble mosaics can cost up to $100 per square foot. The cost of installation typically starts at $15 per square foot, though it might vary depending on the tiler’s skill and quality. The average cost per square foot for a high-quality backsplash tile and installer is around $40. Using porcelain or ceramic subway tiles, for instance, might significantly reduce this cost, but $40 per square foot for a tiled backsplash is a useful benchmark.
The cost of a kitchen quartz backsplash is comparable to that of countertops, which range from about $50 to $125 per square foot. The cost usually comes to about $80 per square foot when utilising Calacatta Quartz, which is the most popular type of quartz for backsplashes.
Therefore, if we are paying $40 per square foot for tiled and $80 per square foot for quartz, a kitchen quartz backsplash may easily cost twice as much as a tiled backsplash.
We can help you determine the cost of a kitchen quartz backsplash and whether it is a better alternative than a tiled backsplash by providing a free in-home consultation.
What is the best colour or style for Quartz Backsplash?
Although trends are constantly shifting, the Calacatta Quartz design is now the most widely used and well-liked style for a quartz backsplash. The broad veining in calacatta quartz allows the veins to flow from the countertop into the backsplash. Even though it is challenging to match up every vein, a noticeable vein match up in a busy region provides the project a distinctive appearance that is hard to do with any other material.
Appearance is just one of the many benefits of utilising quartz for kitchen backsplashes. Some people decide to match their backsplash to a quartz surface in a less expensive solid colour or speckled pattern for a straightforward, consistent appearance. This is mostly done to take advantage of additional advantages including lifespan, durability, and ease of maintenance due to the absence of grout lines. When you don’t have to find extra materials or hire a tiler once the countertops are finished, the project may be finished much more quickly and easily.
We provide samples of several stones during our free in-home consultation to assist you in selecting the ideal style for your kitchen quartz backsplash installation.
Who is the best supplier for Quartz Backsplash in Toronto, Ontario?
The greatest source for installing a kitchen quartz backsplash for your project is CMCR Stone. To make sure the best decisions are made for your project, we offer a free in-home design consultation and carry practically all brands of quartz. We provide services to the entire “Golden Horseshoe” region of southwest Ontario, which is part of the Greater Toronto Area.
