Bathroom Tile Backsplash
A bathroom tile backsplash is an important part of any home
bathroom. Tile is moisture resistant and protects the walls and
the foundation of the home from damage due to steam, dripping
water, or a flooded bathtub. The backsplash protects the wall
behind the counter top in the bathroom sink area. Decorative
tile borders can be designed that complement the tile work in
the rest of the bathroom. Often, homeowners will choose a
different, but coordinating tile pattern in smaller pieces, for
added interest and detail.
Mosaic Bathroom Tile
Backsplash
Since the bathroom tile backsplash is easier to keep clean
than the floors, a mosaic tile look is also popular. A
professional tile worker can break your tile into smaller
pieces. He may or may not add in other tiles in coordinating
colors or patterns. Mosaic tile pieces can be arranged to form
deliberate patterns and pictures, or randomly placed. Just like
in the rest of the bathroom, the spaces between the tile will
be filled in with grout before being sealed and finished
off.
Contemporary Bathroom Tile
Backsplash
If you'd like a cleaner, more streamlined look, then you can
use tiles in your bathroom to create a backsplash that's more
subdued and discreet. Since the backsplash area is generally
8-10 inches tall, the tiles you used on the floor or in the tub
surround are often too large to fit. Cutting them to size is
often the best solution. Experiment with laying them straight
or at an angle. You may also be able to custom-order half-sized
tiles to accommodate the area. Thirds are also sometimes
available.
Tile is a commonsense approach to protecting your home from
moisture damage and a bathroom tile backsplash is an
inexpensive yet highly visible little change you can make. It
can be the beginning of a redecorating project, or it can be an
afterthought. No matter what drives you to creating a bathroom
tile backsplash, it's a high impact project that can be
completed in just a few hours. Having a nice backsplash will
make your visits to the restroom a little more satisfying.
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