It is one of the easiest surfaces to keep clean: the face is non porous, so grease and sauce wipe straight off and it never needs sealing. It also bounces light around, which helps a dark kitchen.
Does glass tile chip or crack?+
Not in normal use on a wall. Chipping happens during cutting, so glass is worth having installed by someone with a proper wet saw and a glass blade.
What goes behind glass tile?+
A white or light setting mortar. Glass is translucent, so a grey thinset shows through and dulls the colour. The installer should use a mortar rated for glass.
Can glass tile go behind a cooktop?+
Yes, with the clearance the appliance manufacturer requires. Glass handles heat from cooking without discolouring, unlike some resin based products.
Glass Tile Kitchen Backsplash
Glass makes a backsplash glow. Because light passes into the glass and bounces back, a glass backsplash has a depth and shine that stone and ceramic cannot match, and it wipes clean in a swipe behind a range. This collection gathers glass tile and mosaics in subway, interlocking, and grid layouts.
Why glass suits a kitchen
Glass is non-absorbent, so it resists stains and grease and never needs sealing, which makes it one of the easiest backsplash surfaces to keep clean. It comes in clear, satin, and metallic finishes and a huge range of colors, so it is an easy way to add a pop behind the counter.
