If you want the easiest way to cover a tile backsplash then check out tile stickers or decals.
Granite backsplash with tile above.
This feature typical with laminate granite and solid.
A white kitchen with glass faced cabinets above the main preparation area and sink.
The backsplash is a mix of black gray and white glass mosiac tiles.
To lay the tile i centered the installation with a plumb line and then burned a flat coat of self curing thinset into the granite.
Typically the tile backsplash stretches from the countertop to directly beneath the cabinets although some may be only 4 inches in height and some may sit on top of a 4 inch granite backsplash.
Four inch backsplash still leaves a large part of the wall open.
When installing a tile backsplash above a granite counter it s important to make sure the two areas meet properly.
Bottom line standard 4 in granite backsplash is a great convenient way to go.
Specifically made to cover tile they are easy to apply and look amazing.
Tiling above the backsplash.
That means you can choose an edgy paint color or try a trendy tile above the backsplash knowing that it can always be changed later down the road.
Diy backsplash over tile.
Many countertops come with a partial backsplash that extends 4 to 6 inches above the surface of the countertops.
They also have a how to available at their site.
The reason i used this special thinset is to maximize the curing of the thinset over the low moisture absorption granite.