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I would like suggestions for a country kitchen backsplash. Besides tile.?

Can anyone help me find anything I could use for a back splash besides ceramic tile or metal tile? My kitchen has a country theme.

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1. I don't know what you mean by metal tile, but I've seen the metal they used to use on the celings as a back splash. It would fit your country theme. You could use broken dish pieces like tiles.
2. Hi Jerry, Recently I have seen painted 'Bead Board' used. It is absolutely awesome. And it is very cost effective given the size of the area for back splashes. One sheet runs 4 ft x 8 ft. cut to size for your kitchen. Please see Country Living online for ideas. I too have a country kitchen and am considering using this myself. The look is truly Country Kitchen Perfection!!! www.countryliving.com
3. Tile is the obvious answer for your theme - but I can understand why you would not be keen. Glass or sheet metal would look too urban. I would think about using the same material as the worktops - although timber would look a bit peculiar. A popular choice is tounge and groove boarding which if suitably painted might be appropriate - you can get mdf thin panels of the stuff which might make life easier. Maybe just a plain coloured melamine - so it looks like paintwork but would be practical.
4. Clear glass, or frosted glass. Clear will show the paint colour behind it. You can have this measured and cut to fit by local door/window companies. You can use beadboard, but this is hard to clean in the grooves, so be aware. You can use stainless steel (smooth), or you can just leave it painted. There are a variety of plastic panels one can use for a backsplash..walk around stores for ideas. You can use wood planking, but this needs to be finished so it can be cleaned.
5. I saw this once and permanently added it to the "Must try this someday" area of my brain. Take a 4 x 4 or 6 x 6 post of some nice wood. Interesting is better than expensive. Off one end cut the post in exact thicknesses of about 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Sand the "nicest" side of these smooth. Apply them in the same manner as tiles, with or without the gaps. Apply at least 3 nice coats of *oil-based varnish or Varithane/Urithane being sure to sand lightly with fine sandpaper between coats. You have done this well when the finish looks and feels like glass. *I prefer oil-based products because the shine lasts much longer and the finish is far superior to water based formulas. (I won't even buy water based varnish anymore) Also the oil based gives the wood that dark honey look that brings out the grain and gives the finish depth. Just an idea. Joe
6. The beadboard suggestion is excellent, as is faux tin tile. Home Depot & Lowes sell a plastic type of old style tin ceiling tiles in several colors. These can be cut easily and attached with adhesive or double sided tape. Both suggestions would fit in with a country theme.