Jazz up a plain or peeling backsplash with florist marbles and a few simple supplies.
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This decorative back splash was my solution to the peeling paint behind my kitchen sink. It was really simple and I just love the way it looks.
The window surround is not grouted and the windowsill was contoured using Plaster of Paris to make it look more like stone. This was painted over with the same color as my wall paint.
The beautiful stained glass was made by my mother-in-law, Carol Ofenstein.
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Scrub off loose paint with a dry brush.
Using tile adhesive and marbles of your color choice (I used 5 bags from my local dollar store), apply in a pattern or design pleasing to you, leaving a small (about 1/4") gap between marbles.
Allow to dry according to label instructions.
Using fingertips (with latex gloves if you like), apply premixed grout. It only takes a small amount. This and the adhesive can be found in the flooring department of your local home improvement store.
Smooth grout until it fills all the gaps.
Following manufacturer's instruction, use a damp sponge to wipe grout from marbles.
After proper drying time, apply a grout sealer, following manufacturer's instructions. It'll make your grout last longer and help it stay cleaner.
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Cat Morley
03 Feb 18:00
This looks really cool, I love the colours.
ofenjen
03 Feb 18:20
Thanks!
Dragonsinger
03 Feb 18:34
Hah, I'd recognize that backsplash anywhere! Looks even more awesome in person:)
ofenjen
03 Feb 18:36
hehe, thanks!
northernstar
03 Feb 19:41
So pretty and the stained glass is beautiful!
ofenjen
03 Feb 19:54
Thanks! My MIL makes beautiful stained glass. Hmmm, wonder if I have more glass pics floating around somewhere...
melissa r.
04 Feb 02:03
i always wanted to do this myself, now i will give it a try, thanks for the know how and inspiration!
ofenjen
04 Feb 02:06
I'm so happy you're inspired! I'd love to see pictures when you're done.
lazylinepainterbelle
04 Feb 22:49
AWESOME
ofenjen
04 Feb 23:00
thanks!
Tammy C.
10 Feb 02:19
I am so gonna try this
ofenjen
10 Feb 14:00
Yay! I hope to see pictures when you do. :D
Janel F.
25 Feb 21:35
Love this idea.... I might just try it on my own kitchen.... Thanks for the idea
ofenjen
25 Feb 22:19
Glad you like it. Good luck with yours!
michelle r.
12 Mar 22:28
this looks fantastic!gonna try this in my kitchen.what kind of marbles did you use?were they completely round or flatter on one side?
ofenjen
13 Mar 00:05
They're the kind that are flat on one side. :)
Alanna K.
02 Aug 04:21
woah, looks really awesome :)