Why Is Kitchen Backsplash Tile Important?

Have you ever walked into a kitchen and been completely wowed by the kitchen backsplash tile? A tile backsplash plays a huge part in adding aesthetic value to your space. With so many color options, styles, and backsplash designs to choose from, you can select a tile that matches your design style and color scheme perfectly—or you can mix and match with a contrasting color palette! Whether you opt to make a statement with your backsplash or choose a more subtle approach, you’ll benefit from adding a ceramic tile backsplash to your kitchen.

Benefits of Installing a Kitchen Tile Backsplash

The beautiful appearance of backsplash tile is only one of the many benefits. Ceramic wall tile is a popular choice for homeowners because it:

Makes Cleaning Easy

Your kitchen is a place for you to let loose and try new recipes. Not only do you end up with some amazing treats after all that baking and cooking, but you usually end up with a mess as well! If you accidentally splash tomato sauce or another ingredient all over the backsplash (we’ve all been there!), you know the sense of panic you feel about the mess. Luckily, with a tile backsplash, there is no need to fret because it’s stain-resistant—all you need is some paper towels and warm water and your backsplash will be good as new!

Protects from Moisture

With so much plumbing behind the walls in your kitchen, there’s a minimal chance of water damage. Even the smallest amount of water or moisture can lead to water damage. Your kitchen backsplash tile is a great barrier that adds in a layer of protection that prevents costly water damage.

Urbano Navy 3D Mix Tile

Increases Home Value

Think of your backsplash tile as the icing on the cake, the cherry on top of a sundae, or the glue that holds everything together! Your backsplash will take your kitchen to the next level, enhancing its overall look which will directly increase your kitchen’s value. While it won’t have as significant an impact on kitchen value as appliances or countertop type, it can update the look of your kitchen and have a substantial financial return.

Enhance Your Kitchen Decor

With so many designs, styles, colors, and sizes available at your fingertips, you can enhance the look and feel of your kitchen by installing a kitchen tile backsplash! If your kitchen has vibrant white cabinets and countertops, you can spice up the space by incorporating a sleek, contrasting backsplash. If neutral is more your scene, you can choose a classic subway tile in a neutral gray for a sophisticated look. With backsplash tile, the options are endless!

Ease of Installation

Tiling can seem like an overwhelming or costly project, but the space where you’ll be installing a kitchen backsplash isn’t that large. Because it’s a space, installing tile will be a relatively quick and easy process. Resistant to Heat With all the appliances in your kitchen, your backsplash is bound to heat up now and then. It’s surrounded by your stove, oven, toaster, coffee maker, and many more kitchen gadgets. That’s why you need a backsplash that is durable and resistant to heat. Backsplash tile is a great addition to your kitchen because it won’t fade or crack when exposed to heat time and again.

Zanzibar Encaustic Tile

Easy to Replace

Although your kitchen tile backsplash is incredibly long-lasting, there’s a chance a tile could crack down the line. Luckily, it’s relatively easy to replace any damaged ceramic tiles without disrupting the entire backsplash. You can simply remove the crack tile, replace it, and regrout it in place.

Environmentally Conscious

If you love to make your positive impact on the environment, then the tile is the ideal material for your kitchen backsplash! Tile is created from materials that are easy to mine and manufacture. Because of how easy it is to source tile, there will be minimal fuel consumption during the manufacturing process. Tiles also feature recycled content, further reducing their environmental impact.

How to Choose Your Kitchen Tile Backsplash

There’s no need to be overwhelmed when selecting your backsplash. Take the following steps into consideration when choosing your kitchen tile backsplash:

Determine Your Budget

Your backsplash might not be the most prominent part of your kitchen, but it’s an eye-catching element that you don’t want to skimp on. It comes in different tile patterns, sizes, materials, and colors, which means the options are endless (and you’ll be able to choose a style you love in a price point you can afford!). Your backsplash is also a place where you can trim costs slightly if you’ve has unexpected costs elsewhere—you can compromise and go with a slightly more budget-friendly option by tweaking your style preferences ever so slightly.

Danza Arabesque Tile

Consider Your Kitchen Counters

You’ve spent countless hours deciding on the perfect wow-worthy countertops to display in your kitchen. Now it’s time to choose the backsplash, whichis essentially an extension of your counters. Because they will be side by side, you’ll need to decide if you want them to blend together or be a contrasting pair. A popular choice is pairing sophisticated white tiles with white marble countertops, while another option is to create a contrasting color palette with white marble countertops and sleek black tile. Find the perfect pair to create your ideal kitchen design!

Create a Focal Point

When incorporating a backsplash into your space, you don’t have to stick to only installing it between the counters and the cabinets. Enhance your kitchen by creating an attention-grabbing focal point above your range, sink, or behind open shelving! Bring the backsplash tile from the counter up to the top of the cabinet to create a beautiful, elaborate design.

Measure the Space

Now that you’ve chosen the perfect kitchen tile to take your kitchen to the next level, you’ll need to determine the amount of tile needed to fill the space. To calculate how much you need, multiply the width and the height to find the total area in inches, then divide by 144 to find the number of square feet needed. Don’t forget to measure every area where the tile will go—including the focal wall!—and all each area together.

Ready to start your next remodeling project by installing a new tiled backsplash? Chat with us online today, explore our styles by visiting an MSI showroom, or contact an authorized MSI retailer today.

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