A backsplash is a necessary part of your kitchen countertop, but it doesn't need to be boring. The kitchen backsplash is often an afterthought when designing or remodeling a kitchen, but it shouldn't be. With some thought and planning, your kitchen backsplash can both beautiful and functional. One easy way to make your backsplash special is to use tile.
Kitchen backsplash tiles come in a surprising array of materials, shapes, colors, textures and styles. Glass tiles are a great example of an unusual backsplash material. You can get clear or colored glass tiles, transparent or translucent, or even iridescent. While for a countertop backsplash you want a smooth surface, for easy cleaning, you can get a non-slip surface if you want to tile your floor.
Natural stone is another tile material that is beautiful and durable. Some choices here are granite, slate, quartz or even something exotic like Jerusalem stone. The wide variety of colors and finishes available for stone tiles give you plenty of flexibility in designing your kitchen backsplash. Again, if you want to continue the theme on the kitchen floor, these tiles are ideal.
