A question I’m asked often is if our kitchen backsplash is actually real brick. And the short answer is YES! However, we quickly discovered how challenging it is to keep our painted brick clean. So today I’m sharing a design hack to keep your kitchen cleaner.
For ALL the details related to our kitchen and butler’s pantry, read this post HERE and HERE too.
Design Hack to Keep Your Kitchen Cleaner
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Backsplash Details
We used real brick for our backsplash because we love the look real brick gives to a space. It brings old-world charm that you can’t get with much else.
The brick is about ½ inch thick, and they were applied the same way full-size bricks are laid. The were originally red, and had them painted Benjamin Moore Simply White. I absolutely love the look and texture of the brick and would not hesitate to use it again.
However, the downfall to the brick and mortar is that it’s hard to clean, if you splash food or grease against it. The bumpy, rough texture makes it hard to wipe clean. Therefore, we knew we needed to find a solution for the backsplash on the range.
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My Hack for Clean Brick
We went with tempered glass by the range, and it ended up being the perfect solution. It makes clean up a breeze without covering the beautiful texture of the brick.
This custom sheet of glass fits inside the range area and attached by three removable bolts along the top of the glass. The same company who made our custom shower enclosure made the range glass.
The first piece of glass that was installed had a blue tint to it. It almost looked like a car windshield. One bit of advice is to ask for a low-iron concentration in the glass, if you want a very clear piece.
Would you try real brick for your backsplash? Let me know in the comments below!
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