ᐅ Kitchen backsplash – Is it still popular today?

Hello,

Our building contract states that the kitchen wall will be tiled, approximately 3x1m (10x3 feet).

But is that still common practice nowadays? When we visited the kitchen showroom, we had actually agreed on a glass backsplash.

There must also be newer waterproof coatings or these aluminum prints available.

Do you have any recommendations? Should we install a tiled splashback or rather go for glass/aluminum?

Best regards!

Glass is smoother and therefore easier to clean, but on tiles, you don’t see every tiny splash as clearly. In the end, it doesn’t really matter and comes down to personal preference. I wouldn’t base the decision on “modern or not” but rather on your style. In my opinion, a splashback made of tiles suits a country-style kitchen, while it doesn’t fit a modern kitchen with glass and concrete. It also depends on the specific tiles and how the splashback looks. We will probably have one made of a colorful mix of Mexican tiles, which, if it doesn’t work out, will look more childish than old-fashioned.

We are using a (thinner) countertop as a backsplash. We’ve done this before, and it looked good, so we’re doing it again.

There are many options. Of course, you can use tiles, but personally, I wouldn’t choose that. The possibilities with glass are quite varied.
As @Müllerin mentioned, you can also use the countertop as a backsplash (not my preferred option). In my opinion, it depends on the color contrast between the countertop and the kitchen fronts, as well as the base color of the countertop. For example, we have a rather dark countertop – and we didn’t want the backsplash to be the same dark color (even though the kitchen fronts are light).
There are also good washable paints available that offer almost unlimited color options. Today, it really comes down to personal taste. So, do whatever feels best for you personally.

With glass, it should be taken into account that cutouts for electrical outlets cannot be easily integrated, or that doing so will significantly increase the cost.

sco0ter schrieb:
Do you have any recommendations, should we install a tile backsplash or use glass/aluminum instead?

There is a wide variety of tiles and their effects... aside from that, I would always consider the style of the kitchen and the surrounding room.

Müllerin schrieb:
We are getting a (thinner) countertop as a backsplash. We’ve had this before, it looked good, so we’re doing it again.

Yes, it often looks good, but with the wrong color and cabinet finish it can look completely off.

A simple coat of paint near the stove or sink, sealed with a clear varnish, can also be enough.