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Great Backsplash Ideas for Concrete Countertops
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Greetings!
Concrete backsplashes are the perfect complement to concrete countertops and vanities, especially if you want to create a cohesive look and match the countertop exactly. But you don't have to be a purist. To add decorative interest, you can cast the backsplash using different colors, designs, shapes and custom inlays. Other design options include hand-carved overlays that mimic tile and unusual free-form shapes that add artistic flair. Concrete backsplashes also are ideal for remodeling projects because they mix well with existing countertop materials, such as tile or granite, and are easy to retrofit. The five projects showcased here illustrate only a few of the possibilities. Just use your imagination to create a "splash" of your own.
Jim Peterson,
The Concrete Network
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Use a Wall Overlay
With decorative concrete wall overlays, you can go right over an existing tile backsplash to achieve a whole new look with minimal hassle. That's the option these homeowners chose when they were told they would need to remove the old ceramic tile backsplash in their kitchen in order to replace it. Instead, they disguised the tile with this beautiful decorative wall overlay hand carved into a diamond pattern and given a stone-like finish.
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Go Free-From
For his home in the Rocky Mountains, the owner wanted a backsplash that would remind him of the majestic landscape. Built in a triangle-shaped form, the concrete backsplash was poured in stages to create variation in the layers. The top edge was left exposed, and then various tools were used to create the rugged edge. Learn more.
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Extend the Countertop
This concrete backsplash shows the dramatic impact that can be achieved by simply continuing the countertop using the same color and finish. This technique is especially effective with vivid colors that are meant to establish the color palette for the room.
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Be Dramatic
This custom concrete backsplash shows the beauty and drama that can be created with veining. Both the backsplash and countertop were precast and integrally colored in a brown tint, along with veining in a darker color to mimic natural stone. The countertop also features an elegant curved edge.
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Do Something Outrageous
With concrete, you can add personal touches and create a backsplash to suit any whim, such as this polished concrete sink and backsplash designed for a car enthusiast. Embedded in the backsplash are three working car gauges that light up and serve as a night light. Get more details about this unusual project.
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