This is a 'before' shot. The original backsplash is the same color as the walls. (don't be jealous of all my sweet orange appliances)
First things first, I taped off the backsplash, and painted it white!
Using 1/4 inch painters tape, I created a grid. (based on what size tiles I wanted)
I chose several colors of acrylic paint for my palette. I wanted a neutral 'tumbled travertine' look.
And I went to work with the handy little sponge brush. This is the fun part!!
Then... dun dun dun I remove the tape!!!!!!!
Here's the finished product!!
13 comments:
Hey lady! How long does this take you? And can I hire you to do ours? We've been contemplating tile but you're right: too expensive and too limited! Let me know!
Love it.
Incredible work, Beth!! You have a great talent!
So great!! I think the talent comes from your mom!! :)
Natalie Joy
today i was thinking: can you do one with faux accent tiles?
AMAZING!!!!!
Checked out the other backsplashes, too. Gorgeous! Do you know of a place in Iowa to learn faux finish painting? Would you be interested in giving a class??? My best to you.
Just found your blog from Better After--and I AM IN LOVE with all your back splashes!! You guys are AMAZING!! Love your ideas--and your crazy awesome painting skills! Good luck on your fertility fund!
These are awesome. I painted my laminate countertops to look like granite, but haven't done anything with my backsplash. I guess I have a new weekend project. Did you put any type of clear coating for protecting? I think behind the stove and sink for sure.
Lovely and inspiring! Thanks for sharing.
I agree- Lovely and inspiring!!! I have a most ugly backsplash....hmmmmnnnn, and I'm in desperate need of a flush mounted headboard... And I can't think of any room that wouldn't come alive with tissue paper poof's, etc, etc!
It's love for me!! I'm gonna do it.
Love it! You rock!
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