There was a time when tiles were pretty much the only option available to homeowners when selecting something to create a kitchen splashback. Then came along glass and acrylic. Now, we are once again welcoming back tiled splashbacks.
This time round we’re seeing a variety of materials, colours, shapes and textures.
Using a tiled splashback in your kitchen gives you the chance to be much more versatile, allowing you to customise the look and feel of your kitchen to something that is unique. You can create a much more distinctive look from tiles then you can with a glass splashback.
Marble tiles, subway tiles and round penny tiles are all highly popular at the moment. Despite the fact that trends come and go quickly, these three shapes have been around for some years and they are a great choice if you are seeking something that will stand the test of time!
When choosing the tiles for your splashback, you can either tone down the colours of your kitchen allowing our splashback to be the feature. Alternatively, you can choose a tile that is a similar tone to the other elements in your kitchen for a more subtle and consistent look that will elevate the main feature.
The size of tile that you decide on can have a large impact on the overall appearance of your splashback. Keep in mind the smaller the tile you choose, the more grout lines you will have. To avoid cleaning the tile grout regularly you can seal the grout to protect it from food stains. If you have a large splashback, large tiles will generally work best as lots of small tiles can make your kitchen look busy.
When it comes to materials, ceramic and porcelain are the most common choice for kitchen tiles. Ceramic tiles are readily available and are cost effective. They are made from a mixture of clays that are baked at high temperatures.
Alternatively, you can choose porcelain tiles. These are similar to ceramic tiles however have been baked at a high temperature. The benefit of porcelain tiles that they are virtually non-porous and don’t require additional glazing.
