Four Types of Kitchen Tiles That Make a Great Backsplash

 Kitchen Tiles are a great idea when you want a splash of color and a solid non-slip surface. There is not much worse when cooking and preparing food than falling on your back and ending up with an upset stomach. Kitchen Tiles can be a lifesaver and can help ease the stress of preparing a meal. Many times all it takes is one spill to completely ruin a meal. A backsplash glass tile backsplash is the perfect thing to catch the spill and stop the accident from turning into a disaster.

Glass Kitchen Tiles are easy to clean and you will find they have very little impact on your kitchen environment. Bathroom tiles like a glass backsplash will never have the type of pressure on them during everyday use that ceramic tile on a floor will have. A glass tile backsplash is another place where there aren't the same stresses that ceramic tile on a floor would suffer. This means that your kitchen tiles will last longer.

Backsplash Kitchen Tiles can make a beautiful backsplash on any countertop. Because of the small pattern sizes, you can have a unique and artistic backsplash. The only real downside of using kitchen tiles is that you can be bound for smaller patterns and tile backsplashes than you would prefer. This can limit the amount of unique tiles that you have in your kitchen.

Mosaic Kitchen Tiles Mosaic backsplash tiles are tiles made by using many different colored glass pieces to create a pattern. They can range in size from very small to very large and can also be created in a variety of colors as well. Mosaic backsplash tiles are extremely durable and very easy to clean. However, they don't have as much detail as other types of backsplashes. You can find many geometric tiles in a variety of colors at your local retailer.

Glueless Kitchen Tiles This type of kitchen backsplash has no bubbles or air pockets between the tiles. This results in smooth, even coverage. They are made with a high-gloss mirrored finish that will reflect light and brighten your space. These are generally glazed, which means the design was created by an expert and the finish is incredibly durable. If you have sensitive floors, you may want to avoid this style of tile mural.

Oil Rubbed Copper Kitchen Tiles This type of backsplash is like a ceramic tile backsplash, but instead of being made out of individual tiles, it's made out of a mixture of materials. The design comes in hexagonal shapes, which give it a nice, even look. Some models will actually come with a shiny gold shiny copper finish. It's possible to add in a few different styles to create a mosaic look that is seamless. Oil rubbed copper kitchen tiles are very durable and will keep their shine for a long time.

Quilted Kitchen Tiles Made from a quilt, these backsplashes are very durable and strong. They won't warp, wear, warp, or stain. Many of them also come with a selvage edge that allows them to lay flush to the floor. Quilted backsplashes are among the most popular materials for kitchen tiles because they are both decorative and functional. A quilt will last for years.

Glazed and/or Oil Rubbed Copper Kitchen Tiles This style of backsplash is one of the most aesthetically pleasing as well as durable types on the market today. These kitchen tiles are usually available in two-tone finishes, either natural or art glass, and are easy to clean. You can also find many different shades of design in glazed and/or oil rubbed copper. The glaze in these tiles has been cured with oils, giving them a smooth surface. You can also have these tiles sealed by professional companies.