Backsplash Tiles

Backsplash Tiles

The backsplash is the strip you see at eye level all day, so it is worth choosing carefully. This collection gathers the tile that works best there, from classic subway and marble mosaics to glass and glazed ceramic, in the patterns and colors that make a backsplash the highlight of a kitchen or bath.

What makes a good backsplash tile

Because a backsplash sees splashes but no traffic, you can pick mostly on looks and let cleanability guide the finish. Behind a range, glossy glazes and sealed stone wipe grease off easily. Small mosaics make the cuts around outlets and under cabinets simple, while a straight subway keeps things timeless. A standard backsplash runs 18 inches from counter to cabinet, though full-height looks are popular behind a range.

For the classic look, see subway backsplash. For pattern, browse backsplash mosaics, and cap the top edge with a pencil liner.