Rustic indian autumn slate adds drama to kitchen backpslash

We love when our customers share pictures of their tile installations! The Donaldsons, who emailed us pictures of their new kitchen backsplash today, chose 4x4 indian autumn slate and sealed it with TEC Ensealant Stone Enhancer. The sealant brought out the rich hues and shaded tones of the slate that a natural sealer would have otherwise subdued.

Check out the heritage metal chair rail and the 4x4 heritage metal sagebrush accents that they scattered throughout the backsplash. The dark, solid-colored metal creates a nice contrast to the shaded and multi-colored slate. The tiles were installed on an offset pattern creating a brick-like effect.

By choosing a granite countertop in a medium tone with a subtle variation, the Donaldsons were able to use such a varied

and rustic tile for their backsplash. Had they chosen a granite with dramatic swirls and colors, the indian autumn slate would have clashed. Notice how they're cabinetry pulls out the brown tones in tile?