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!
Terrie cousino says
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.
Bethany Sy says
Yayyyyyyyyyy! I need to see pictures! Can you email me at beth@realitydaydream.com
Laura says
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!
Bethany Sy says
You can just use acrylic craft paint! And when you’re done, seal with PolyCrylic (the water-based version of polyurethane).
Anonymous says
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!
mamatamera says
Oh my that is crazy gorgeous! I love that it looks like natural stone. Great job!
Terry Moore says
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.
Krista says
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!
Dana the wedDing JunkiE says
This one has to be my favorite! LOVE it!
Anonymous says
Favorite one ever. Absolutely finished the kitchen
Anonymous says
Beth, I love it! Beautiful! Kathy E.
Anonymous says
Definitely FAVE to date!!!! You two have an excellent eye for your clients and always manage to perfectly enhance a kitchen!
Bethany says
aww, you guys are so sweet!
Life at The Hadenfeldt's says
Gorgeous! You guys are amazing!
pattie says
Wow, I’m not even a big fan of modern design, but that is awesome. Great job!
Beautiful Haven says
My favorite so far. I was not a fan of there kitchen until I seen the backsplash.
Anonymous says
OMG this is amazing!
Renee' says
I think this is your best effort yet! It is stunningly beautiful! You two continue to amaze me!