I m not saying granite tiles with their grout issue for the backsplash i m saying a slab of 4 high x length of counter granite backsplash using 1 2 thick granite cheaper and less chunky looking than counter thick granite with walls up to cabinets painted semi gloss for easy cleaning.
Attaching granite to wall.
How to install granite wall.
Sticking or bonding granite up to this point was extremely difficult at best and impossible at worst.
New bath vanity with granite counter top need a back splash and a side splash to protect from water leaks.
Most likely your wall will not be as straight as the granite so you will need to caulk the top of the granite to the wall.
Re my earlier comment suggesting 1 2 thick granite 4 high for the backsplash.
Cut the boards 2 inches shorter than the depth of the countertop with a circular or table saw.
And is this typically attached.
I m going to have a granite fabricator make a small shelf to attach to the wall above near my range i e either mounted on to tile or drywall.
It is the best product for attaching granite stone facing to an entrance wall in both adhesive and aesthetic terms providing a non slip attachment to the wall that becomes a permanent fixing.
Place two 1 6 inch tile spacers flat onto the floor under each tile and then place the granite tiles into the thinset working up the wall and away from the center line in each direction into the corners.
Do this after the silicone has dried.
It can be applied in wet or damp conditions with no loss of bonding integrity and is impervious to weather and temperature extremes.
Use either a clear acrylic or paintable white one.
This video show how to diy install a granite backs.
Use galvanized heavy gauge steel 90 degree l brackets and 3 4 inch wood screws to secure the 1 inch by 4 inch boards flush with the top of the board you secured to the wall.
I think you misunderstood.
I assume it needs something a tad more sturdy than drywall screws how is this attached to wall studs right.
Use tile spacers to ensure a consistent grout spacing between every tile use two spacers to complete each grout line.