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Milton Smiths
PostPosted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:23 am 
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Quick question - has anyone deleted this "lip" of the countertop, and NOT do a backsplash on a wall?

We are worried about damage to the walls if the tap should leak and we don't do a backsplash - but we aren't really sure whether we want a backsplash. However, we really like the look of the counter top without this "lip", and don't know what to do.
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If I remember it correctly, you can't delete it unless you order a backslash from Mattamy as an upgrade.
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dakaardian -

Not true. We can have it deleted for a charge.
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If you get granite counters the lip is not there either. Not sure if that was obvious or not.....

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I would think it would be fine... we're deleting the lip in the bathroom... and the kitchen but we're getting a backsplash through mattamy.

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Milton Smiths
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I think deleting the lip and not doing a backsplash would be fine also, but I would love to hear from anyone who might have done this...just to get some reassurance.

Or at least someone who waited a year or more before doing a backsplash!
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It should not really matter since the builder will have to c*** the counter and the wall with silicone. It would not cause any damage. Even if it did, you are going to tile over it anyways right?

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In our old house we deleted the lip and didn't put any backsplash on the wall for about 2 years. No damage done.
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Many people have done this. Mattamy will just tell you that it "voids" the countertop warranty...
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I'm not worried about the voided countertop warranty - only the possible damage to the drywall behind the tap (if the tap were to leak).

I'm not sure yet if I want a backsplash - but I know for sure that I want that lip deleted. And yes, I'm aware that lots of people do this - but most put in a backsplash shortly after closing. What if I leave the wall painted only - no backsplash? Anyone done this?????
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illdose mentioned they did it and had no backsplash for 2 years...

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