Does Backsplash Sit on Countertop?

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. When installing a tile backsplash above a granite counter, it's important to make sure the two areas meet properly.

Should backsplash rest on counter?

Kitchen backsplash tile installations need a solid support beneath the bottom row. This is no problem when installing a backsplash over a countertop, but when you tile behind appliances, such as your range, there's no counter for support.

Do you leave space between counter and backsplash?

First, during tile installation, leave a small space between the tiles and the wood surface or countertop… no more than 1/8 of an inch.