Backsplash Tiles

The backsplash protects the wall behind the counters and range, and it is also one of the most visible design choices in a kitchen. This catalogue shows backsplash tiles we use often in Vancouver kitchen renovations, from classic subway tile to textured ceramics and stone-look porcelain.

A backsplash should be chosen alongside the countertop and cabinets, not after them. A patterned or veined countertop usually pairs best with a quiet tile, while a plain countertop leaves room for more colour, texture or pattern on the wall. Running the tile to the underside of the upper cabinets, or all the way to the ceiling behind open shelves and the range hood, gives a more finished result.

• Material: ceramic and porcelain are easy to clean; natural stone and handmade tile need sealing and more care.
• Layout: stacked, brick, herringbone and vertical patterns change the look of the same tile.
• Grout: a matching grout blends in, and a contrasting grout outlines every tile.
• Slab backsplash: continuing the countertop material up the wall removes grout lines entirely.

We install the backsplash after the countertops are in so the joints line up cleanly with outlets and edges. See tile backsplash installation and kitchen backsplash installation, explore our kitchen renovation services, or book a discovery call to plan your kitchen.