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Fossil Backsplash and Island Top

This backsplash and Island Top were made from original 50 million-year-old fossils. The stone was unearthed from our private quarry in southwestern Wyoming. A combination of finishes were applied to the stone revealing the naturally occurring fossils. The island top was honed flat and the backsplash uses a combination of honed stone and prepared fossils in shallow relief.

Fossil Stone Backsplash made from large sections of stone

This fossil backsplash was made from a single slab of stone. The stone is our "Fossil Lake Classic" stone in a combination finish. (honed stone, prepped fossils).

Fossil Tile Backsplash in adark limestone matrix

A fossil tile backsplash made from smaller tiles containing 50 million-year-old fossils in a natural cleft finish. The stone is one of our darker stone layers "Steel Blue Lake". Interior Design By: Liz Stiving-Nichols for Breese Architects (Liz is now Principal Designer and Owner of MVID)
Photography By: Gill Jacobs

Large Fossil Tile Backsplash Containing a rare Phareodus encustus.

This fossil tile backsplash features a large "Combination" tile (honed stone, fossil fish prepared in shallow relief), containing a giant Phareodus encaustus and other smaller fossil fish.

Fossil Tile Backsplash in a moden kitchen

A modern kitchen design featuring our 50 million-year-old fossil tiles. The backsplash is made from naturally textured limestone tiles. Some of the tiles contain fossil fish, others are blank "field tiles" made from the same stone. The stone comes from the Green River Fossil Company quarry in southwestern Wyoming.

Fossil Stone Kitchen Backsplash and Fossil Tile Walls

This kitchen features large slabs of natural cleft "Fossil Lake" stone containing a variety of large and small 50 million-year-old fossils. The stone was prepared, cut, and installed by the Green River Fossil Company.

Fossil fish backsplash made from large honed limestone tiles

This fossil tile backsplash was made from "Combination" finished fossil tiles (honed tiles with fossils prepared in shallow relief). A matching color grout was used to minimize the appearance of the seams between the tiles. The fossils include a large Diplomystus, three Knightia, and a small Priscacara. Kitchen Design Zobel and Company.

Fossil fish tiles were used to make this bar backsplash

This natural cleft tile backsplash was made from a boldly textured medium-dark limestone containing authentic 50 million-year-old fossils. We call this stone layer "Fossil Lake Grand". The composition features large and small fossil fish. Designed and fabricated by Green River Fossil Company.

Fossil fish and leaves were used to create this backsplash

This bar backsplash was made from Natural Cleft stone containing fossil fish and fossil leaves. The stone is our "Fossil Lake Classic" stone layer.

Fossil fish tiles in a "Natural Cleft" finish

This is a section of a "Natural Cleft" fossil tile backsplash. The stone is our "Fossil Lake Classic" stone layer with bold textures. The composition includes small and large 50 million-year-old fossil fish. Design by Green River Fossil Company. Installation by: Handy Man Dave Phila, PA.

Fossil tile backsplash made from "Combination Finished" stone

This kitchen features a backsplash made from "Combination" tiles (honed stone with the fossils prepared in shallow relief). The age of the fossils is 50 million years old. The backsplash was installed using a color-matching grout. This was done to minimize the appearance of seams between the tiles. Two factory coatings of a silicone-based sealer was applied to the stone to avoid the risk of stains.

Fossil backsplash containing a rare fossil plant and a fossil fish

This backsplash features a unique 50 million-year-old fossil tile containing both flora and fauna. The tile contains a rare fossil branch with two leaves and a small Diplomystus dentatus. The stone is displayed in a lighted frame made from granite and limestone. 

Fossil backsplash made from a light colored limestone in a honed finish with large and small fossil fish in shallow relief

This kitchen features a fossil backsplash made from "Combination" stone (honed stone with fossils prepared in shallow relief). The composition features both large and small fossils in a light-colored limestone matrix from the Early Eocene, 50 million years old. The stone was supplied in sections that when applied form a seamless, continuous look.

Fossil tile backsplash made from multi-colored limestone tiles.

This backsplash was made from "Natural Cleft" (fully textured) fossil tiles. The top section is our "Fossil Lake Classic" stone layer with a large 36" x 48" centerpiece tile. The tile contains a large Diplomystus dentatus and a Phareodus testis. The smaller fossil tiles (left and right) contain a Knightia eocaena (left), and a Priscacara serrata (right). The horizontal band of stone between the dark and light tiles is a cross-section of our stone showing the sedimentary layers in horizontal bands. The lower tiles are honed tiles cut from our "Rust Lake" stone layer.

Fossil tile backsplash in three sections

This kitchen contains three large tiles containing a variety of large and small 50 million-year-old fossil fish. The surface of the stone is honed with the fossils in shallow relief. We call this finish a "Combination Finish". The stone is our "Fossil Storm" stone layer. The fossils include three Knightia eocaena (left panel), a large Diplomystus dentatus, and a large Mioplosus labracoides, a small Cockerellites liops, and a small Knightia eocaena (center panel). The right panel contains two Knightia eocaena and a Cockerellites liops.

A 16" x 24" honed fossil tile is the centerpiece in a ceramic tile backsplash

This backsplash contains a honed 16" x 24" fossil tile. The stone is our "Fossil Lake" stone layer. The fossil is a large Diplomystus dentatus in a honed finish.

Fossil backsplash made from our "Fossil Storm" stone layer

This image contains a detailed view of a larger backsplash. The stone is our "Fossil Storm" stone layer. The finish on the stone is a "Combination" finish (honed stone and the fossils in shallow relief). The fossils include a large Diplomystus dentatus and four Knightia eocaena. Surrounding the large centerpiece tile are 6" x 6" tiles made from the same stone layer.

Honed fossil slab containing three fossil fish is used a centerprice tile behind a wolf range

Interior Design by: Emily Gibson, Gibson Gimpel Interior Design
Photography by: Allison Gimpel, Gibson Gimpel Interior Design, www.gibsongimpel.com

Fossil Stone Island Top with large and small fossil fish. The top has a Rustic Edge

This island top is made from a 5' x 9' slab of fossil stone with a textured "Rustic" edge. The island features a built-in cooktop. The stone contains a variety of large and small 50 million-year-old fossils. The top has been sealed with a silicone-based sealer designed dot protect it from stains. The stone is our "Fossil Lake" stone layer.

Fossil stone bartop in a honed finish with fossil fish in shallow relief

This bartop was made from a single slab of our "Fossil Lake Classic" stone. It has a honed finish with three large fossils in shallow relief. We call this a "Combination" finish. The stone has been sealed with a silicone-based sealer designed to protect it from stains. This sealer should be reapplied every few years to maintain its stain-resistant properties.

Fossil stone countertop with two large honed fossil fish

This home features a pass-thru countertop made from our honed "Fossil Lake" stone. The two-inch thick top features two large Diplomystus dentatus fossils and polished, eased, edges that reveal the natural sediment layers of the stone. 

Fossil Stone Island Top made from our "Fossil Storm" stone layer with a rustic textured edge

A custom-made fossil Island top measuring 5' wide x 8' long. It was made from our "Fossil Storm" stone layer. The stone top contains twelve Knightia eocaena. It has a honed finish and textured rustic edges. The stone is supplied sealed with two factory coatings of a silicone-based sealer, designed to protect it from stains. 

Fossil Stone Countertop with an undermount sink and fossil fish

A "Fossil Storm" island top with an under-mounted sink. This long and narrow island top measures 30" wide x 108" long. It has an eased edge that highlights the bands of sediment that form the stone.

Fossil Stone Island Top with Ogee Edging

A uniquely shaped island top made from our "Fossil Storm" stone layer. The 2" thick top has an Ogee edge that highlights the stone's sedimentary bands. The top also contains an unmount sink. It measures 10' wide x 7' deep. The stone is supplied sealed with a silicone-based sealer, designed to protect it from stains. Photo: Cooper-Pacific Design.

Large fossil stone island top with a seating section

A Giant island and backsplash made from fossil stone. The island top was made from our "Fossil Lake" stone in a "Honed" finish. The top contains a variety of large and small fossils. The kitchen backsplash is also made from fossil stone tiles. This stone is our "Fossil Lake" stone layer in a "Natural Cleft" finish. The kitchen contains fifteen- Knightia eocaena, a large Mioplosus labracoides, a large Diplomysuts dentatus, and two Knightia eocaena. The 50-million-year-old fossils are all of exceptional quality!

Large fossil stone backsplash with large and small fossil fish

This kitchen includes a 6' wide x 3' tall fossil stone backsplash. The fossils appear in shallow relief and the stone has been honed. We call this a "Combination" finish. The stone layer is our "Fossil Lake" stone layer.

Fossil Backsplash and Island Top

This backsplash and Island Top were made from original 50 million-year-old fossils. The stone was unearthed from our private quarry in southwestern Wyoming. A combination of finishes were applied to the stone revealing the naturally occurring fossils. The island top was honed flat and the backsplash uses a combination of honed stone and prepared fossils in shallow relief.

Fossil Stone Backsplash made from large sections of stone

This fossil backsplash was made from a single slab of stone. The stone is our "Fossil Lake Classic" stone in a combination finish. (honed stone, prepped fossils).

Fossil Tile Backsplash in adark limestone matrix

A fossil tile backsplash made from smaller tiles containing 50 million-year-old fossils in a natural cleft finish. The stone is one of our darker stone layers "Steel Blue Lake". Interior Design By: Liz Stiving-Nichols for Breese Architects (Liz is now Principal Designer and Owner of MVID)
Photography By: Gill Jacobs

Large Fossil Tile Backsplash Containing a rare Phareodus encustus.

This fossil tile backsplash features a large "Combination" tile (honed stone, fossil fish prepared in shallow relief), containing a giant Phareodus encaustus and other smaller fossil fish.

Fossil Tile Backsplash in a moden kitchen

A modern kitchen design featuring our 50 million-year-old fossil tiles. The backsplash is made from naturally textured limestone tiles. Some of the tiles contain fossil fish, others are blank "field tiles" made from the same stone. The stone comes from the Green River Fossil Company quarry in southwestern Wyoming.

Fossil Stone Kitchen Backsplash and Fossil Tile Walls

This kitchen features large slabs of natural cleft "Fossil Lake" stone containing a variety of large and small 50 million-year-old fossils. The stone was prepared, cut, and installed by the Green River Fossil Company.

Fossil fish backsplash made from large honed limestone tiles

This fossil tile backsplash was made from "Combination" finished fossil tiles (honed tiles with fossils prepared in shallow relief). A matching color grout was used to minimize the appearance of the seams between the tiles. The fossils include a large Diplomystus, three Knightia, and a small Priscacara. Kitchen Design Zobel and Company.

Fossil fish tiles were used to make this bar backsplash

This natural cleft tile backsplash was made from a boldly textured medium-dark limestone containing authentic 50 million-year-old fossils. We call this stone layer "Fossil Lake Grand". The composition features large and small fossil fish. Designed and fabricated by Green River Fossil Company.

Fossil fish and leaves were used to create this backsplash

This bar backsplash was made from Natural Cleft stone containing fossil fish and fossil leaves. The stone is our "Fossil Lake Classic" stone layer.

Fossil fish tiles in a "Natural Cleft" finish

This is a section of a "Natural Cleft" fossil tile backsplash. The stone is our "Fossil Lake Classic" stone layer with bold textures. The composition includes small and large 50 million-year-old fossil fish. Design by Green River Fossil Company. Installation by: Handy Man Dave Phila, PA.

Fossil tile backsplash made from "Combination Finished" stone

This kitchen features a backsplash made from "Combination" tiles (honed stone with the fossils prepared in shallow relief). The age of the fossils is 50 million years old. The backsplash was installed using a color-matching grout. This was done to minimize the appearance of seams between the tiles. Two factory coatings of a silicone-based sealer was applied to the stone to avoid the risk of stains.

Fossil backsplash containing a rare fossil plant and a fossil fish

This backsplash features a unique 50 million-year-old fossil tile containing both flora and fauna. The tile contains a rare fossil branch with two leaves and a small Diplomystus dentatus. The stone is displayed in a lighted frame made from granite and limestone. 

Fossil backsplash made from a light colored limestone in a honed finish with large and small fossil fish in shallow relief

This kitchen features a fossil backsplash made from "Combination" stone (honed stone with fossils prepared in shallow relief). The composition features both large and small fossils in a light-colored limestone matrix from the Early Eocene, 50 million years old. The stone was supplied in sections that when applied form a seamless, continuous look.

Fossil tile backsplash made from multi-colored limestone tiles.

This backsplash was made from "Natural Cleft" (fully textured) fossil tiles. The top section is our "Fossil Lake Classic" stone layer with a large 36" x 48" centerpiece tile. The tile contains a large Diplomystus dentatus and a Phareodus testis. The smaller fossil tiles (left and right) contain a Knightia eocaena (left), and a Priscacara serrata (right). The horizontal band of stone between the dark and light tiles is a cross-section of our stone showing the sedimentary layers in horizontal bands. The lower tiles are honed tiles cut from our "Rust Lake" stone layer.

Fossil tile backsplash in three sections

This kitchen contains three large tiles containing a variety of large and small 50 million-year-old fossil fish. The surface of the stone is honed with the fossils in shallow relief. We call this finish a "Combination Finish". The stone is our "Fossil Storm" stone layer. The fossils include three Knightia eocaena (left panel), a large Diplomystus dentatus, and a large Mioplosus labracoides, a small Cockerellites liops, and a small Knightia eocaena (center panel). The right panel contains two Knightia eocaena and a Cockerellites liops.

A 16" x 24" honed fossil tile is the centerpiece in a ceramic tile backsplash

This backsplash contains a honed 16" x 24" fossil tile. The stone is our "Fossil Lake" stone layer. The fossil is a large Diplomystus dentatus in a honed finish.

Fossil backsplash made from our "Fossil Storm" stone layer

This image contains a detailed view of a larger backsplash. The stone is our "Fossil Storm" stone layer. The finish on the stone is a "Combination" finish (honed stone and the fossils in shallow relief). The fossils include a large Diplomystus dentatus and four Knightia eocaena. Surrounding the large centerpiece tile are 6" x 6" tiles made from the same stone layer.

Honed fossil slab containing three fossil fish is used a centerprice tile behind a wolf range

Interior Design by: Emily Gibson, Gibson Gimpel Interior Design
Photography by: Allison Gimpel, Gibson Gimpel Interior Design, www.gibsongimpel.com

Fossil Stone Island Top with large and small fossil fish. The top has a Rustic Edge

This island top is made from a 5' x 9' slab of fossil stone with a textured "Rustic" edge. The island features a built-in cooktop. The stone contains a variety of large and small 50 million-year-old fossils. The top has been sealed with a silicone-based sealer designed dot protect it from stains. The stone is our "Fossil Lake" stone layer.

Fossil stone bartop in a honed finish with fossil fish in shallow relief

This bartop was made from a single slab of our "Fossil Lake Classic" stone. It has a honed finish with three large fossils in shallow relief. We call this a "Combination" finish. The stone has been sealed with a silicone-based sealer designed to protect it from stains. This sealer should be reapplied every few years to maintain its stain-resistant properties.

Fossil stone countertop with two large honed fossil fish

This home features a pass-thru countertop made from our honed "Fossil Lake" stone. The two-inch thick top features two large Diplomystus dentatus fossils and polished, eased, edges that reveal the natural sediment layers of the stone. 

Fossil Stone Island Top made from our "Fossil Storm" stone layer with a rustic textured edge

A custom-made fossil Island top measuring 5' wide x 8' long. It was made from our "Fossil Storm" stone layer. The stone top contains twelve Knightia eocaena. It has a honed finish and textured rustic edges. The stone is supplied sealed with two factory coatings of a silicone-based sealer, designed to protect it from stains. 

Fossil Stone Countertop with an undermount sink and fossil fish

A "Fossil Storm" island top with an under-mounted sink. This long and narrow island top measures 30" wide x 108" long. It has an eased edge that highlights the bands of sediment that form the stone.

Fossil Stone Island Top with Ogee Edging

A uniquely shaped island top made from our "Fossil Storm" stone layer. The 2" thick top has an Ogee edge that highlights the stone's sedimentary bands. The top also contains an unmount sink. It measures 10' wide x 7' deep. The stone is supplied sealed with a silicone-based sealer, designed to protect it from stains. Photo: Cooper-Pacific Design.

Large fossil stone island top with a seating section

A Giant island and backsplash made from fossil stone. The island top was made from our "Fossil Lake" stone in a "Honed" finish. The top contains a variety of large and small fossils. The kitchen backsplash is also made from fossil stone tiles. This stone is our "Fossil Lake" stone layer in a "Natural Cleft" finish. The kitchen contains fifteen- Knightia eocaena, a large Mioplosus labracoides, a large Diplomysuts dentatus, and two Knightia eocaena. The 50-million-year-old fossils are all of exceptional quality!

Large fossil stone backsplash with large and small fossil fish

This kitchen includes a 6' wide x 3' tall fossil stone backsplash. The fossils appear in shallow relief and the stone has been honed. We call this a "Combination" finish. The stone layer is our "Fossil Lake" stone layer.

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FAQs

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I am thinking of redoing my kitchen with a fossil backsplash, what should I do first?
We encourage you to look through our collection of past projects for something of interest. If you see something let us know. We can provide details on the project, ballpark pricing, and time frames.

Do you have fossils other than fish?
We do from time to time find fossils other than fish. We find plants and other aquatic animals like stingrays, turtles, and crocodiles. These are rare finds and are in most cases cost prohibitive for use in a backsplash.

Will you help me design my backsplash?
Absolutely, we are happy to offer our suggestions. If possible, send us your kitchen layout & backsplash dimensions and give us an idea of what you are looking for. Photos of the kitchen are also helpful. This makes it much easier for us to help you coordinate all the different elements and come up with a design that is unique to you and your kitchen.

How can I get an idea of what my backsplash will look like?
We can provide you with detailed design studies showing tile sizes, fossil types and fossil locations via jpeg and PDF files. We can also provide cut off samples of the stone for exact color matching and texture options.

How do I install the backsplash?
When the project is complete at our end, we are providing cut, finished, sealed stone, ready to install. In some cases GRSC will install the backsplash but for most projects we will work with your local installer to provide details on the best techniques and materials for working with our stone. We are always available to answer questions.

How does the backsplash ship?
GRSC has been shipping fossil stone internationally for over 15 years. We take great pride in making sure the stone arrives on time and in good condition. Your project will ship in custom built wooden crates, fully insured against loss or damage.

How do I care for a fossil stone backsplash?
Like all natural stone products fossil stone backsplashes will require some level of care. We provide the stone with two factory coatings of a penetrating sealer designed to protect it from stains. Still we recommend that you try and avoid grease and other staining materials from landing on the stone. Should they get on the stone, we recommend they be removed quickly using a soft cloth and a mild soap. Natural Cleft stone has more texture and may require periodic cleaning. This is an easy process. Once sealed these stones are easy to clean.