Ceramic Tile Backsplash

Yes. It is glazed, so grease and sauce wipe straight off, it never needs sealing and it is the least expensive way to tile a wall well.

On a wall the difference barely matters, since neither takes foot traffic. Ceramic gives more glaze colours and costs less; porcelain is denser and the better pick if the same tile continues onto a floor.

They can. The crackle is in the glaze surface, so pigment from turmeric or tomato can settle in it. Seal crackled tile before grouting and wipe spills promptly.

Measure the wall length by the height from counter to cabinet, usually about 18 inches, then add ten percent. Order outlets and edge trim at the same time.