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Surprise: A Stone Backsplash with a Pot Filler

December 27, 2010 Lana

After we tiled our backsplash – we wanted to do something beautiful and thrilling behind the stove-top!
Stone Backsplash Installed
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We chose STONE!
Caution:  This might cause jealously. 
Don’t worry, you can do this too!
Smile while you work... This was the first time we had done stone.  It is faux more like colored concrete shaped stone.
My hubs actually laid it out on a piece of plywood and brought it in the house.PB240123   He then applied thin-set just like you would do with tile.  He applied the stone one at a time in order.  It was very precise work…for these men.Crazy Men in my kitchen He conned asked a friend to come and help.  I should mention this is the same friend who has helped us tile our kitchen/living room…brought chocolate when I had the flu and fixed our skype so we could confer with our long-distance family.
His wife is awesome too!  She can bake like nobody’s business and is an awesome homeschool Mama!  Yeah, we totally have the better end of the deal in this friendship.
Okay, back to the stone…
Pot Filler with Stone Backsplash Ta Daaaa!!!!PC230251 Don’t look at the place above the stone…Pot Filler I caught you looking…
My hubs is going to make an awesome customized oven hood.pot filler
Okay, one more look….my beautiful inexpensive pot filler!
Any questions???
Like…how are we going to keep it from staining?
Did we seal it?
What about the white places in between the stone?
If it stains, we will call it character.  Although, I tested it and it hasn’t yet.
We have not sealed it…yet.
We will probably grout it…when we grout the tile.
Any other questions?
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Blessings to you!  You are loved!!!
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  2. Sherry says

    December 29, 2010 at 2:50 am

    Very nice! 🙂
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    December 29, 2010 at 1:49 am

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  4. AmyBarkerPhoto says

    December 28, 2010 at 8:59 pm

    It is absolutely beautiful!!! I am following from the Hip homeschool hop! I hope you have a great day!

  5. Mari says

    December 28, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    new follower/subscriber here, come check us out sometime if yyou can, thankx. That remodeling looks hard and really nice lol. http://www.sprinkle-of-fun.blogspot.com

  6. Susan Evans says

    December 28, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    The guy in the blue shirt looks like he’s buttering toast. LOL!

  7. Kristi says

    December 28, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    Love this! I think you and your hubby can do anything.

    Thanks for your sweet comments today. But, I had to laugh out loud when you said that you already had your makeup on. Isn’t this Christmas break???? It is cold and cloudy in our corner of the Texas. I’m still in my pjs and loving every second of it!

  8. Carrie @ Dittle Dattle says

    December 28, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    Thank you for linking up to “Amaze Me Monday” blog party! I’m book marking to show the hubby when he gets home 😀

  9. Carrie @ Dittle Dattle says

    December 28, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    How could I not be jealous! I so want to this in my home….

    I would be honored to have you add it to my blog party

    Amaze Me Monday Blog Party

  10. Robin at Stone Soup Homeschool Network says

    December 28, 2010 at 6:32 am

    Brilliant! I will not envy, I will not envy…

    Blessings in the new year!

  11. Joy says

    December 28, 2010 at 6:11 am

    I am loving the stone! Looks awesome! Thanks for joining in on the Hip Homeschool Hop!

  12. Jessica says

    December 28, 2010 at 4:56 am

    It looks great! Your DH is great for doing that, my DH wouldn’t have anywhere near the patience for that. And I agree, any staining (doubt it will) will add character. What color grout are you using? Looking forward to seeing the hood!

  13. Paige @ The Wandering Cottage says

    December 27, 2010 at 11:18 pm

    I would love to have that!

  14. Serendipity Chic Design says

    December 28, 2010 at 12:33 am

    wow…this is just fabulous! I am so jealous!

    Take care,
    Lisa

  15. lvroftiques says

    December 27, 2010 at 11:37 pm

    That looks great! I’d love to see that customized hood when it’s finished. I just had to comment when I saw you called yourself Lana Banana, because I’m Vanna Banana lol! Vanna

  16. ~ Lyndsay The Kitchen Witch says

    December 27, 2010 at 11:22 pm

    That looks absolutely incredible!

  17. Deanne says

    December 27, 2010 at 10:43 pm

    wish I’d thought of a pot filler when I designed my kitchen, looks fantastic!

  18. lovinmybaseballbabies says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:31 am

    Ok, I’m totally jealous!! I LOVE the pot filler!! and must have one, LOL. I super LOVE all of the remodel!

  19. Debra says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:14 am

    Yep, you’re right Lana. This sight does cause jealousy:)
    All kidding aside, the stone wall is awesome! You’ve got quite the handyman there.
    Meet your newest follower.
    Hope you’ll swing by and visit
    me too. Company is always welcome
    at my place.
    Happy New Year!
    Debra
    http://debrasblogpureandsimple.blogspot.com

  20. singedwingangel says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:47 am

    OH I love it and when we build our house I will get one like that, cause it will make things so much simpler

  21. The Pennington Point says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:40 am

    Oh I LOVE the stone wall! I have the same pot filler and it’s been wonderful. Merry Christmas! Lisa~

May the LORD bless you and keep you; May the LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; May He turn His face toward you and give you peace. Feel free to leave a comment - we LOVE to hear your thoughts! ~Blessings to you!~ ~You are so loved!~ ~Lana (Like Banana)~

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