A backsplash can offer protection from cooking, washing dishes, and bathing. Plus, it's a beautiful addition to any room that adds sophistication and style to your home. Depending on where you want to install the backsplash, you should consider different styles and types of mosaic tile that will work well within the space.
In the kitchen, you'll need to consider the heat effects on the tile. In the bathroom, you'll need to consider ease of cleaning and maintenance issues. And, in places like the mudroom or foyer, you'll want to consider tile color carefully as the room might see a bit of dirt.
However, with a little bit of knowledge, you'll be able to choose the perfect mosaic tiles for a backsplash. We'll go over why you should put in a backsplash, including possible places where you should consider installing one. We'll also recommend some of the most popular tile choices for common areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms.
Why Use a Backsplash?
Backsplashes are more than just decorative wall adornments. They are also highly functional and practical in moisture-prone areas. In kitchens, backsplashes often line the wall behind the oven as well as extend past the sink. In this way, the backsplash prevents food splatter from the oven and water splashes from the sink from hitting the bare walls. Not only can splatters cause discoloration to your wall paint, but they can also cause major damage to your walls over time.
Likewise, in bathrooms where there are frequent splashes of water around the sink or shower area, a backsplash is often recommended to protect your walls from water damage.
However, backsplashes aren't just limited to kitchens and bathrooms. You can install a backsplash wherever you feel you need one, like a laundry room, mudroom, or entryway. You can also install mosaic tiles as a decorative accent piece. Commonly installed in hallways or around a fireplace, decorative mosaic tiles add a pop of color and a sophisticated natural stone texture to any space.
Where Can You Use a Backsplash?
Backsplashes are most commonly found in kitchens and bathrooms due to their highly practical nature. However, you can install backsplashes wherever you see fit. Depending on the space and what function you'd like the backsplash to serve, you may want to consider specific tiles. We'll go over some of the most popular places to install tiles and products you should consider for those particular spaces.
Kitchen
In the kitchen, backsplashes commonly cover the wall space behind the oven/sink area and extend up to the cabinets above. Ceramic tiles for a backsplash are one of the most popular material options due to their durability and easy maintenance. They're also highly heat-resistant, so you won't have to worry about the heat from the stove cracking or damaging them. This black-and-white option is made out of ceramic and is durable enough to be used as a kitchen backsplash.
Glass tiles are also popularly used in kitchen backsplashes. They are easy to clean and have a shiny, eye-catching style that gives them an elegant appearance. If you're looking for a pop of color in your kitchen, then you should consider this shiny blue glass mosaic tile. For a more neutral glass tile option, you might like this white glass tile. With its interesting pattern, you can create some depth and flow in the kitchen subtly.
Bathroom
The bathroom needs moisture-resistant materials on the floor as well as on the walls. Backsplashes behind the sink are common to prevent any splashes of water from getting onto the walls. Some of the most popular tile options for the bathroom include glass and porcelain because they both can help prevent moisture damage and are easy to clean.
Porcelain tiles tend to be a bit more durable than glass. However, you may find that you prefer the shiny, glossy look of glass tiles better than porcelain for the bathroom, like this calming blue polka dot glass tile option. The raindrop-like mosaic is perfect to install around the sink area.
Laundry Room
Another room you might consider installing a backsplash is the laundry room. Often a place that sees a lot of water, cleaning products, and dirt, a backsplash will be a good solution to keep the walls surrounding the utility sink and washing machine clean and free from moisture damage. Simple porcelain tiles for the backsplash in this room will work well. This matte porcelain tile is a sophisticated and practical addition to a laundry room.
Foyer/Hallways
Though the foyer is often not the first place you think of when it comes to backsplashes, wall tiles might work well for your space. Mosaic wall tiles will add a bit of elegance to the space. This chevron-patterned tile offers a neutral color but plenty of interesting dimensions, making it a versatile option for many different home designs. For narrow spaces, like hallways, you might prefer smaller designs. This small dotted copper tile mosaic works as a decorative accent in hallways.
Mudroom
In places like the mudroom, you're likely to need an easy-to-clean tile because of the moisture and dirt found in the room. For a backsplash, you may also want to consider darker-colored tile options so any mud, stains, or dirt will be less noticeable. This dark tile option is perfect as a backdrop to all your raincoats, muddy boots, and outside gear.
When choosing mosaic tiles for a backsplash, you should consider their function as well as their style. For kitchens and bathrooms, finding a tile option that's easy to clean and prevents damage from moisture and grease is important. Luckily, there are a lot of great ceramic, porcelain, and glass tile options available that can meet your needs in various rooms of your house. We have a large selection of free shipping tile options to make your home renovation project a bit more affordable.
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