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Fort Worth Kitchen Cabinet Tips - Custom Designs - A Homeowner's Guide
One great way to compliment new custom cabinets in your kitchen is to consider tile and mosaic on walls. This is a popular look in homes in Fort Worth and the trend continues to grow around DFW and Texas, according to the remodelers we interviewed. Tile and mosaics are ideal materials for the kitchen backsplash. Solid, durable and easy-to-clean, tiles and mosaic can withstand water and great splashes and look as good as new after a quick wipe down with farm, soapy water. They also provide a nice barrier between the sink and your new cabinetry. Both are easy to apply to most existing wall finishes if the surface is flat; if it isn't you may need to sand back small lumps and bumps or- at worst- get the wall re-plastered.
Tiles are fixed to the wall individually using tile adhesive; mosaics are usually applied in sheets that can be cut to any size. Being small-scale mosaics will give a much smoother finish on curved or uneven walls. Both tiles and mosaics should be finished off with a suitable grout; your retailer should be able to advise you.
Today, tiles are available in all manner of shapes, sizes, colors and patterns, allowing great scope for creativity. Don't feel you have to stick to a regular, geometric grid; a freer arrangement in your kitchen can often be far more successful; a sweep of small circular mosaics, for example, or a collection of random colors. Think about using long, rectangular tiles to form an uneven pattern, perhaps staggering the tiles to produce a ragged edge. If you choose to tile right up to the custom cabinets, consider creating a custom-made design; or, for a single backsplash, make your own mosaic out of bits of broken china set into mortar.
Five tips for pairing custom kitchen cabinets and mosaics:
Tiles are fixed to the wall individually using tile adhesive; mosaics are usually applied in sheets that can be cut to any size. Being small-scale mosaics will give a much smoother finish on curved or uneven walls. Both tiles and mosaics should be finished off with a suitable grout; your retailer should be able to advise you.
Today, tiles are available in all manner of shapes, sizes, colors and patterns, allowing great scope for creativity. Don't feel you have to stick to a regular, geometric grid; a freer arrangement in your kitchen can often be far more successful; a sweep of small circular mosaics, for example, or a collection of random colors. Think about using long, rectangular tiles to form an uneven pattern, perhaps staggering the tiles to produce a ragged edge. If you choose to tile right up to the custom cabinets, consider creating a custom-made design; or, for a single backsplash, make your own mosaic out of bits of broken china set into mortar.
Five tips for pairing custom kitchen cabinets and mosaics:
- If you are applying tiles to a partition wall, it is best to use a flexible adhesive.
- For instant cutting-edge texture, hunt around for 3D tiles that stand out from the wall.
- Look for bargains, tile retailers sometimes offer overstocks, seconds and ends-of-line tiles at reduced prices, and these can be perfect for a small tiled area.
- Glass mosaic will give a striking luminescent surface, particularly if it is lit from above.
- If you are tiling up near the cabinet area, you must use a heatproof adhesive as a general rule.
More Custom Kitchen Cabinet Ideas and Tips
It is especially important that newly designed cabinets with household cleaners, alcohol, bug sprays, garden chemicals, or pet-food be closed and locked securely. Always keep hazardous materials out of the way of children.
Never leave the handle of a boiling pot or a kennel protruding over the edge of the stovetop. It can too easily be knocked or pulled off, spilling it's hot contents. When cooking with hot oil, be sure that children are not nearby. Follow safety directions for deep frying diligently. More matter what your custom remodeling needs are, we can help. Get started at the number above!
Never leave the handle of a boiling pot or a kennel protruding over the edge of the stovetop. It can too easily be knocked or pulled off, spilling it's hot contents. When cooking with hot oil, be sure that children are not nearby. Follow safety directions for deep frying diligently. More matter what your custom remodeling needs are, we can help. Get started at the number above!
