This feature typical with laminate granite and solid.
Granite backsplash with tile above.
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.
A very light cream ceramic tile backsplash brightens up the rich wood cabinets and the beige granite countertops.
When installing a tile backsplash above a granite counter it s important to make sure the two areas meet properly.
I then set the tile with the same self curing thinset.
Specifically made to cover tile they are easy to apply and look amazing.
A white kitchen with glass faced cabinets above the main preparation area and sink.
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.
The reason i used this special thinset is to maximize the curing of the thinset over the low moisture absorption granite.
Four inch backsplash still leaves a large part of the wall open.
They also have a how to available at their site.
Tiling above the backsplash.
Bottom line standard 4 in granite backsplash is a great convenient way to go.
Kitchen backsplash ideas.
The backsplash is a mix of black gray and white glass mosiac tiles.