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Michetti Backsplash
This kitchen back splash was installed by our artisan Jason Yingling.  Jason ran into a few challenges installing this hand made tile.  The liners that are featured above the 6x6 field tile (seen just under the cabinets) were significantly smaller than the field tile but we chose to line up, or stack the joint directly over the 6x6 and allow the grout to show larger in this area.
We considered staggering the joint where it would land half way, or in the middle of the 6x6 field tile below.  By the time I came by to check the job the grout was installed. I was very glad we stacked all the tiles. It looks just fine.
Tile: 6" x 6" Maple Leaf (Crackled)
Border: 3" x 6" Tahitian Border (Crackle)
Rail: 2" x 6" Bench Rail
Liner: 1/2" x 6" Spiral Liner
Job Name: Miken Builders/Michetti Residence

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