My kitchen counter needs a backsplash

An easy way to dress up any kitchen is to install a tile backsplash. This type of kitchen wall décor can be planned to fit absolutely any personality or design choice. The wide range of tile shapes, sizes and colors makes the possibilities virtually endless.

Tile backsplashes allow homeowners to express their individual style in the typically small space between the countertop and cabinets. A simple white tile backsplash could be used as a subtle backdrop for a stunning granite countertop. While a vibrant glass mosaic tile backsplash might suit a more artistic homeowner.

Homeowners need not fear the seemingly daunting task of choosing their tiles. However, it would probably be beneficial for most homeowners to get the help of a professional designer or remodeler when choosing tiles for a tile kitchen backsplash. Professional remodelers have access to a wider variety of tile than can be found at your local hardware store. They will also have a better idea of ​​the quality of a particular tile for this application and how well certain tiles will hold up in certain cooking and baking environments. For example, someone who likes to make a lot of bubbly red sauces would prefer the clean, smooth surfaces of ceramic or glass tile rather than broken tile with lots of little pockets and jagged edges.

After deciding what type of tile will work best for your planned tile backsplash, the fun really begins. Homeowners can work with their designers to create the perfect design for their chosen tiles. A repeating pattern is most often used, although some homeowners have a personal style that allows for some random wacky touches in the design. Whichever tile best fits the style language, the remodeler should lay the tiles on a flat surface to see how the design works. This ensures that both the remodeler and homeowner know what to expect with the final implementation of the tile backsplash idea.

Whichever tile backsplash style and pattern is chosen, be sure to take before and after pictures. Homeowners are always amazed at how something as simple as tile, no matter how simple, can make such a difference in the look of their kitchen.