Herringbone Kitchen Backsplash
About This Project
This kitchen backsplash installation was part of a larger kitchen renovation in an Alamitos Beach condo. The homeowner selected a cream glazed 3"x6" subway tile in a 45-degree herringbone pattern — a choice that adds visual interest to the backsplash without competing with the open wood shelving and neutral cabinet color. The herringbone pattern required a more detailed layout plan than a standard running bond, because the 45-degree orientation means the pattern must be set from a center point and worked outward symmetrically to avoid skewed cuts at the edges.
We established the layout center on the range wall, set a 45-degree reference line, and dry-fit the first several courses before mixing any thinset. The tiles were cut with a wet saw at all perimeter angles — herringbone cuts at 45 degrees can't be done cleanly with a snap cutter. The countertop-to-backsplash joint received a bead of cream silicone caulk rather than grout to allow for the slight movement between the quartz countertop and the wall.
Project Details
| Service | Kitchen Backsplash |
|---|---|
| Area | Alamitos Beach |
| Materials | 3"x6" cream glazed ceramic subway tile in herringbone pattern, sanded grout, silicone at countertop |
| Scope | Residential — full kitchen backsplash |
| Timeline | One-day install |
What We Did
Established 45-degree center reference lines from range wall centerpoint
Dry-fit first 4 courses to confirm herringbone symmetry before thinset
Tile set with white polymer thinset, all perimeter cuts done with wet saw at 45 degrees
Sanded grout packed and cleaned, cream silicone at countertop joint
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