Tile splashbacks are gaining popularity for a reason. They add an eye-catching upgrade to your home and can rejuvenate your walls without breaking the bank. So, let’s splash right into the topic and explore how to choose the perfect tiles for your splashback.
Table of Content:
What Is a Splashback and What Are the Benefits?
Choosing Your Splashback Tiles
Choosing the Colour of Your Splashback Tiles
Choosing the Size of Your Splashback Tiles
Pro Tip
Consider Your Options of Tiles
Choosing the Tile Pattern
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Browse our options for splashback tiles
What Is a Splashback and What Are the Benefits?
A splashback, or backsplash, is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a protective surface installed in the kitchen or bathroom behind the sink or stove, where water, grease, and food tend to “splash” around. The primary purpose of a splashback is to catch the mess and prevent water or moisture damage to the wall behind the tiles.
Splashback tiles are a simple way to make your kitchen or bathroom feel brand new. They offer benefits like ease of cleaning and durability—it’s much easier to wipe down a tile than to scrub a wall! A splashback can be a few centimeters high or extend all the way to the ceiling.
Imagine standing in your kitchen, tackling that huge pile of dishes. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a beautiful feature to look at while you’re there?

Above: Autumn Fairy Kit-Kat
Choosing Your Splashback Tiles
Picking out tiles for your splashback is half the fun. You’re almost ready to create your dream splashback, but it’s important to consider a few key factors. Your kitchen and bathroom endure a lot, so it’s essential to choose tiles that are water-resistant. This helps protect your walls from excess moisture. Non-porous tiles are a must, as they don’t absorb water, air, or other fluids.
The tiles you select should be durable enough to withstand the daily hustle and bustle, allowing you to cook and clean without a worry.

Above: riviera cuadrado rose
Choosing the Colour of Your Splashback Tiles
When selecting the colour for your splashback tiles, think about the overall look you want to achieve.
- Bold and Bright: If you’re looking to add colour and character to your space, go for bright and bold tiles. You can even opt for a different colored grout to make your tiles stand out.

Above: lacche curcuma ceramic
- Subtle and Minimalistic: For a more understated look, white, black, grey or beige tiles can tie the rest of your space together. Matching or contrasting grout can change the final look.

Above: riviera cuadrado tourmaline
- Lighter Colours and Glossy Surfaces: These will create a brighter, more open space.

Above: Drop Pink Ceramic
- Dark Colours: These can make a room feel cozier and warm.
Choosing the Size of Your Splashback Tiles
The size of the tile can significantly impact the look and feel of your room.
- Larger Tiles: These can make a small space feel bigger and are often more functional.

Above: flow shiny white
- Smaller Tiles: These offer a detailed and uniform look.
Pro Tip
Always purchase more tiles than you think you’ll need. Mishaps happen, and it can be frustrating when you’re not prepared. You might need just half a tile to finish a small corner, so having extra on hand is always a good idea.
Consider Your Options of Tiles
Let’s explore the different types of tiles available for a splashback:
- Porcelain Tiles: These are ideal due to their hard-wearing, durable nature. They are usually water-resistant, attractive, inexpensive, and available in various styles and colours.

Above: gold royale lux
- Glass Tiles: These add more light to the room, as their glossy nature reflects light around the space, creating a brighter and larger feel.

Above: soul white ceramic
- Mosaic Tiles: These offer intricate detailing and are usually sold in sheets, making them easy to install.

Above: Amazonia Cotto
- Subway Tiles: These are popular for their easy-to-clean ceramic surface. They come in various colours, styles, and patterns, and are extremely durable.
Choosing the Tile Pattern
With so many different layouts to choose from, it can be overwhelming to figure out what works best for your space. Check out our previous blog on tile layout patterns for an in-depth review of all the tile pattern options you can choose from here.

Above: lacche bruno ceramic
Once you’ve considered the important factors for tiling your splashback, it’s time to bring it all together! Visit your nearest tiletoria showroom today to make your splashback dreams a reality.
Prefer to Watch?
Check out the video below where Ryan and Deon discuss the steps to find your perfect splashback tiles:
Browse our options for splashback tiles
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splendor grigio glossy 75 x 300 mm
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splendor verde glossy 75 x 300 mm
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splendor acqua glossy 75 x 300 mm
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lacche bruno ceramic
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manacor subway blush pink
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amazonia cotto 138 x 138 mm
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Amazonia emerald porcelain
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Amazonia black porcelain 138 x 138 mm
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amazonia off white 138 x 138 mm
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colonial brillo marine 75 x 300 mm
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prozzo carving matt porcelain 600 x 1200 mm
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denim indigo porcelain 138 x 138 mm
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dimsey out grey brillo
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Dimsey outside pink
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dimsey outside white
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drop pink ceramic 75 x 300 mm
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flow shiny white
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frammenti pearl matt 600 x 600 mm
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gold royale lux 600×1200 mm
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jungle leaves 300 x 600 mm
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Above: lacche curcuma ceramic
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lacche ghiaccio 61 x 370 mm
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Lacche grigio
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Above: lacche salvia ceramic
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Lacche bianco
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Lanse Gold
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opal green brillo ceramic 75 x 300 mm
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riviera cuadrado tourmaline 132 x 132 mm
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riviera cuadrado rose 132 x 132 mm
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riviera cuadrado quetzal 132 x 132 mm
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riviera cuadrado lavanda 132 x 132 mm
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riviera cuadrado juneberry 132 x 132 mm
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Above: riviera cuadrado botanical green
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soul white ceramic 75 x 300 mm
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soul aqua