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Brenda’s Backsplash

February 17, 2012 by Bethany Sy

I usually try to keep our backsplash updates over on our S/E Backsplash Website, but this most recent one we painted was a little different… and we think deserves a shout-out! Brenda’s getting her house all gussied up to put it on the market, and naturally she brought us in to do our thing in her kitchen! We were a little nervous about painting over a darker ‘grout’ line:

Brenda wanted long and skinny staggered horizontal tiles… needless to say, the taping took us awhile.

But once we got to the painting, it went real fast! And after removing the painter’s tape, we revealed this beautiful and modern… yet subtle backsplash!

The gray grout line ended up being gorgeous!

Doesn’t it really look like tile? It’s amazing what you can do with a sponge brush and a couple tubes of acrylic paint!

If you’re new to our blog, you can see many of other backsplashes we’ve painted here, or visit our S/E Backsplash website to learn more about how it all works!

About Bethany Sy

Nick and Bethany Sy are the creative free-spirits behind DIY/Lifestyle blog, Reality Daydream. They recently purchased a historic mansion and have been documenting the ups and downs of renovation and making this home their own... all while sharing tips and tutorials along the way! When they found themselves in the trenches of infertility, they started a journey that would prove to be their most important DIY project ever, and have 3 beautiful girls to show for it. <3

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Comments

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    Terrie cousino says

    September 12, 2019 at 9:07 pm

    Thank you for this idea. I just finished. Yes it is time consuming and I was bot pleased until the tape came off. I love it. It changes the whole room.

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      Bethany Sy says

      September 12, 2019 at 9:28 pm

      Yayyyyyyyyyy! I need to see pictures! Can you email me at beth@realitydaydream.com

      Reply
  2. 19

    Laura says

    January 3, 2018 at 4:18 pm

    I’m going to try this on my kitchen! Do you seal it with anything after painting? Can I just use craft paint or do I need to use wall paint for durability? Thanks!

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      Bethany Sy says

      January 15, 2018 at 5:05 pm

      You can just use acrylic craft paint! And when you’re done, seal with PolyCrylic (the water-based version of polyurethane).

      Reply
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    Anonymous says

    January 20, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    Oh my goodness, that is stunning! I sure wish you were in Colorado! I’ve got a backsplash just crying out for you. Beautiful work…you guys should be very proud!

    Reply
  4. 22

    mamatamera says

    January 18, 2013 at 4:07 am

    Oh my that is crazy gorgeous! I love that it looks like natural stone. Great job!

    Reply
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    Terry Moore says

    November 17, 2012 at 12:57 am

    Just saw the brick one…I did that on the basement cement floors one time. But this backsplash is outstanding. I sure hate your word verification. Gotta stop making comments because of it.

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    Krista says

    February 19, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    Love , love , love it! You guys were the ones who inspired me to paint my backsplash last year, now i want a change. Might just have to try this one bc we are getting ready to paint our kitchen/dining/ great room a grey color similar to this. Great job!

    Reply
  7. 25

    Dana the wedDing JunkiE says

    January 27, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    This one has to be my favorite! LOVE it!

    Reply
  8. 26

    Anonymous says

    January 19, 2012 at 4:50 am

    Favorite one ever. Absolutely finished the kitchen

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    Anonymous says

    January 18, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Beth, I love it! Beautiful! Kathy E.

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    Anonymous says

    January 17, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    Definitely FAVE to date!!!! You two have an excellent eye for your clients and always manage to perfectly enhance a kitchen!

    Reply
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    Bethany says

    January 17, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    aww, you guys are so sweet!

    Reply
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    Life at The Hadenfeldt's says

    January 17, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    Gorgeous! You guys are amazing!

    Reply
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    pattie says

    January 17, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    Wow, I’m not even a big fan of modern design, but that is awesome. Great job!

    Reply
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    Beautiful Haven says

    January 17, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    My favorite so far. I was not a fan of there kitchen until I seen the backsplash.

    Reply
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    Anonymous says

    January 17, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    OMG this is amazing!

    Reply
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    Renee' says

    January 17, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    I think this is your best effort yet! It is stunningly beautiful! You two continue to amaze me!

    Reply

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