I have not had a lot of DIY projects to show you lately, but it is because I have been working on a project that is very tedious and is taking forever! I have mentioned here and here that I was planning a paint treatment for my backsplash. I divided it up into5 sections to make it a little easier, and now that I have two sections done, I have to show you a sneak peek. I am thrilled with the results! Check out how they are turning out!
Update: This backsplash is now completely finished! To see the full results, click here!
Here are a couple of pictures to show you the process.
And here is another picture of one of the finished sections.
More progress…
This has been a long and drawn out process. For one, I work full time and have three kids, so spare time is often scarce around here. Number two. It. Takes. A. Long. Time. The first section took 3-4 hours, and the next larger section took about 7 hours. There is a lot of measuring, leveling, and taping off before the actual paint. the painting is actually the quickest part of the entire process!
I got the idea to do this backsplash form Beth and Nick. I did not use the same process though. I will show you a complete tutorial after I have the project completed. And who knows how long that is going to be. I have a birthday next week for Mr. 12 Year Old, and a birthday at the beginning of April for Miss 16 Year Old.
So what do you think of my backsplash so far? I would love to hear your opinion! This is a very cheap alternative to actual tiles. I am loving the improvement in my kitchen. It is tons of work, but I know it will be worth it in the end. I will be back tomorrow to show you some spring decor I worked on yesterday during what I hope will be our last snow day of this school year. You can see some beautiful pictures of what we woke up to yesterday here.
I am linking up here today:
Oh my goodness this is AMAZING! I can't believe how it looks like real tile. I can't wait to see the finished project. I am visiting from Hometalk!
You have no idea how validating to read that! Seriously, thank you so much for saying that. I love your spring wreath, I pinned it!
OMG, this is amazing!!! You can pat yourself on the back for a job well done. It looks so real.
OMG, KIM! I am jumping up and down over your comment! I just look up to your blog so much and am overjoyed that you like it. You soooo made my evening! Thank you thank you thank you!
This is unbelievable!!! Really – what an incredible job you did on this – you'd never know it wasn't subway tile!!!
Visiting from Shabby Nest!
Big hugs,
Suzan
Thank you so much! It makes me so happy to read that other people are digging it! I just checked out your blog. Too cute!
Your backsplash looks fabulous. I really like the color you picked for the grout lines, it ties in beautifully with your stainless steal appliances. I can't wait to see the details on how you did this.
Traci
Thank you Traci! The color on the grout lines is the same color I painted the rest of the wall, except for the little nook. I promise to post a tutorial when it is finished, someday!
I love it! I'm sure it's tedious but will be so worth it.
The amount of time this takes is, well, a long ass time! But I am so glad that you like it!
WoW!!! This is awesome! Definitely looks like subway tile! Definitely some patience and time in this job but it looks amazing! Can't wait to see the finished result! 🙂
Thanks again Kristina, and I can't wait to show the finished result. And to finally have at least one room in this house that I can call dunzo!
Great job – it looks good. I am wondering what your ideas are for where it ends? Will you be putting a moulding piece or something else? I like how you used glossy paint to look like tile. Well done!
Thank you so much! There is only one place where I had to tape off and make sure the line is very straight at the end of the cabinets. I think I am going to leave it just like it is, I think it looks fine. Everywhere else it just goes right up to the wall. I am just doing the back walls under the cabinets, I am not going to turn the corner and go out any further from the back wall, if you know what I mean. I am afraid if I do it won't look right.
LOVE it! I also painted my backsplash after being inspired by Beth and Nick! Isn't a great alternative to real tile??
http://delusionsofingenuity.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-kitchen-demolition-renovation.html
-andi
Thank you! Yours looks amazing too! I am thinking of painting my counters too, but I will wait and see. They are just a neutral cream color, so I am afraid of ruining them!
WOW! What a great job. When I first saw it, I thought it was real. You must have more patience than me. LOL.
Thanks Rom! It takes a long time, that is why I broke it down into small sections. Anything is possible if you take baby steps! If I tried to o this all at once it would have been a big fail for me!
What a fabulous transformation!! Love how it looks so very much!
Thank you so much, for reading my blog and for the comment. I am glad you like it!
WOW and WOW! This is an amazing transformation.
Thank you Tina! I can't wait until it is all finished!
loving the look! keep going, looking forward to the tips you'll share with us! Little Bit from http://www.DecorateWithaLittleBit.com
Thank you! I love your lights! I hope to get it done by the week of spring break!
Congratulations on being featured over at "Savvy Southern Style" at Kim's "Wow Us Wednesday" blog party. Your backsplash looks amamzing! It IS a lot of work but maybe (like childbirth) you'll forget how bad it was during the process and just enjoy the results for years.
LOL! That was funny. I so appreciate your nice comment, and just the fact that you visited my blog. Thanks!
Unbelievable! I am so amazed. So glad you were featured because your backsplash really is WOW! ~Delores
Can I just tell you that being featured is the most exciting bloggy thing to happen to me ever! I didn't even know until I went to check my comments and people were congratulating me! Thank you for visiting my blog!
Congratulations on your feature! I am going to pin this awesomeness!!!
You were the first one to even comment on my little backsplash! I am so super psyched about the feature! It made my week! Yay! Thank you so much!
It looks so amazing! I think it will be worth the effort in the end…. You are doing a great job, I don't know if I could have that much patience! Way to go!
Thank you so much for visiting my little blog! WE had a professional painter over here today giving us an esitmate for painting our cathedral ceiling and he gave it big props. That was a great compliment coming from him. I think he wanted to offer me a job, LOL!
Simply. Stunning!
What a job, but oh so worth it! It is beautiful, and my what paint can do!
Nancy
http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
Thank you so much! Such an expensive way to update things, paint is!
What a great idea! I might have to try this in my rental house kitchen… TFS!
I found you today at DIY By Design's Linky. I hope you get a chance to stop by my blog and leave a comment, too!
~ Megin of VMG206
http://www.vmg206.blogspot.com
HI Megin, thanks for Visiting from the linky party! I just paid you a visit and left you a comment back.!
That looks awesome (so real!)! Great job, Nicki!
Thanks so much Roeshel. You are always so sweet and nice towards new bloggers like me. That is a very good quality to have! And a compliment from you means so much!
Cute idea. Thanks for sharing with us at "In and Out of the Kitchen"
Thanks! Glad to join in!
So amazing! Girl, you had me fooled! You really deserve a huge applause for this. Bravo!!
Thanks! This was just a sneek peak, I have since revealed the entire project if you want to see it!