Apart from all the necessities of kitchen design such as flooring, cabinetry and appliances, another canvas to work with to improve any kitchen is of course a great kitchen backsplash. There are several kitchen backsplash designs that are easy and affordable, making it much easier to redesign your space and brighten up your kitchen.
Typically kitchen backsplashes are positioned behind the stove and sink making these wall surfaces more durable and hygienic, but today, kitchen backsplashes do more than protect, they can also serve as a work of art bringing character, color, and style to your kitchen walls.
Below you will find some simple and easy backsplash ideas and tips to help you make your kitchen a sexier place.
Inexpensive Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
Paint
If you really want an idea that will save some pennies and will not compromise your kitchens appearance all you need to do is decide on a color! Paint has come such a long way! High performance paint will resist stains and require only a wipe with water and mild soap although you can scrub away if you like. High quality paints are often anti microbial fighting mildew and mold, ideal for all kitchen spaces. Paint can truly transform your walls and protect them as well.
If you are a handy painter you can get really creative and actually paint on a backsplash. Find a pattern and apply grout to your work space. Once dry your canvas is ready and the result is a realistic resemblance of tile.
Get Creative using tiles for kitchen backsplashes!
- Find tiles in the color(s) of your choice. Use a pencil and out line your tiles where you imagine them to be. Mix up the colors and play with the design. This will help you picture your backsplash and let your ideas come to life before you go ahead with your project.
- Another option is to not tile the entire wall. Consider only tiling behind the sink or stove or both if allows. It is also common to have a single layer of tile run along the top of your counter space. This helps protect the wall from counter top cleaners and ultimately saves you money.
Environmentally friendly Kitchen Backsplash Ideas...
We have set out below the most popular choices available in kitchen backsplash ideas today
but there is now a strong movement towards recycled content for kitchen backsplashes such as recycled glass, recycled aluminum tile,
concrete composite and recycled glass aggregates
These kitchen backsplashes can be very funky as each tile or material is unique and designed to be extremely environmentally friendly. Many of these backsplash material manufacturers use alternative energy, 100% recycled content and local source materials.
Ceramic Tile kitchen Backsplashes
The classic kitchen backsplash tile is of course made of ceramic. Price can vary dramatically depending on the quality of tile chosen but generally many styles and colors of ceramic tile can be easily found to form a fantastic ceramic kitchen backsplash.
Ceramic tile is a porous material that requires a sealant therefore it is helpful to use glazed ceramic tiles as a backsplash which are stronger and obviously much easier to clean. Possibilities are endless for ceramic tile backsplashes with the extensive choices of colors, textures, and styles but it doesn't end there. Tiling requires grout and grout is also available in several color options. Choosing a grout which matches your tile color creates a classic look, where choosing a grout which stands out from your tile color will have a much different effect generally creating a more bold appearance. Depending on your style, grout may be an important consideration. There is always risk in trying to create a unique look with your grout choice but the good news is that there are grout paint products out there to help you!! Shop around and you should be able to find a grout paint which will match better with your tile choice.