Four inch splash, full-height granite, tile, or a mix: how to choose a backsplash that suits your counters and your cooking.
The backsplash is where your counter meets the wall, and your choices here shape the whole kitchen. A four inch granite splash is simple and practical. A full-height granite backsplash behind a range or sink creates drama and removes grout lines. Tile gives you color and pattern, while a mixed approach uses a low granite splash with tile above it. In Nashville kitchens, we see all of them, and each works when it fits the room.
Practical details matter. A full-height splash needs outlet cutouts and careful pattern matching, and tile needs a flat wall and good grout. Granite is easy to clean, while tile adds texture and personality. We explain the pros and cons of each, help you see how they pair with your counter stone and install the option you choose with clean, sealed joints.
Simple and practical.
Seamless and dramatic.
Color and pattern.
Planned on the template.
Water stays out.
Plan the layout.
Take the quiz, check your counters or ballpark a budget.
Which Granite Service Do I Need? QuizAnswer five questions about your counters, your goals and your budget to see which services to start with.Try it 
Granite Condition Checker: Repair or Replace?Tick what you see on your counters and get a priority list and a plain recommendation: care, repair, restore or replace.Try it 
Granite Countertop Budget PlannerPick a job, set the size and add extras to see a ballpark planning range for your granite project.Try it It uses more stone and fabrication, so it costs more than a four inch splash.
Yes. Many kitchens use a four inch splash with tile above.
We mark them on the template and cut openings in the stone.
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