Choose the Countertop First
In most cases, choose your granite first. Stone colours are limited by nature, while tiles come in almost unlimited colours. Once the granite is chosen, take a sample and look closely at its colours — the background, the specks and any veins.
Pick an accent colour from the granite — for example, the grey in Kashmir White, the gold in Galaxy Black or the beige in Tan Brown — and choose tiles in that tone.
Or Choose the Backsplash First
If you have fallen in love with a particular tile, such as hand-painted Multani tiles or a patterned cement tile, choose a calmer granite that complements it — a plain black, white or grey stone.
Balance Pattern
- Busy granite + simple backsplash (e.g., Brown Wave with plain cream tiles).
- Plain granite + patterned backsplash (e.g., Black Granite with patterned tiles).
- Avoid two busy surfaces together.
Types of Tile for Backsplashes
- Ceramic — economical, wide range.
- Porcelain — durable, low-absorption.
- Glass — reflective and modern.
- Natural stone mosaics — marble, travertine or slate.
- Handmade and zellige-style — texture and character.
- Large-format — fewer grout lines.
Alternatives to Tile
Granite
Extending the granite up the wall creates a seamless look — the easiest to clean behind the stove.
Stainless Steel
Professional and hygienic.
Quartz or Porcelain Slab
Grout-free and heat-resistant.
Glass Panels
Back-painted glass in any colour.
Grout Matters
Grout colour affects the overall look. Match grout to the tile for a seamless effect, or to the granite's accent colour for definition. Darker grout hides oil stains behind the stove.
Tips
- View tile and granite samples together in daylight.
- Consider undertones: warm with warm, cool with cool.
- Take a photo and look at it the next day.
Why Choose FB Marble?
With 25+ years of experience, local and imported stock, in-house fabrication and installation, FB Marble & Granite is a trusted name for stone in Lahore and across Pakistan. WhatsApp +92 323 4148908 or visit fbmarble.com to start your project.
