Updated September 2024 Hopefully you discovered a newfound love of cooking in the last year (there’s a silver lining, right?)! As much as we can all find joy in cooking and baking - and eating - we’re pretty sure no one enjoys the clean up that follows. Whether you’re an amateur cook, a seasoned chef with almost pro-level skills, or someone in between – making a mess while cooking is unavoidable. From spilling mixes on your countertop to splatters on your stove and walls, your kitchen can go from magazine cover fabulous to more than a little lived in with just one meal! Cooking delicious meals is the sign of a well-loved kitchen, for sure, but any cook knows you pay the price for that tasty dinner or bunch once the time comes to clean up. Oil splatters and sauce spills can take a heavy toll on painted walls behind the stove, not to mention smoky residue from meals cooked in a pan! The natural solution is an attractive and easy to clean tile backsplash behind the stove! See Product See Product Our Camila Decorative Star and White Cross Porcelain Tile are after-picture worthy! Why is installing backsplash tile behind the stove a wise decision to extend the life of your kitchen? Not only does easy-to-wipe-down tile prevent all the elbow grease from scrubbing, but also it can also set up the perfect look for your kitchen decor. A well-chosen stove backsplash will pull double duty, protecting walls from messes and splashes while creating a statement look in your cooking zone. The options are just about infinite when it comes to choosing tiles for a stove backsplash , but you'll want to make some key decisions before you make your final choice. Which tile backsplash is the easiest to wipe clean? What style is your kitchen – do you want the same tiles to span the entire kitchen wall, or want a pop behind the range? How can you preserve your beautiful tiles while making the best use of your kitchen? We created this post to guide you on how to find the perfect backdrop for your cooking area which can be a unique statement for your kitchen décor that meets all your design and cleaning needs, all at the same time! What to Look For in Tiles Behind the Stove Did you know that there are unique aspects of cooking zones that you need to take into account when choosing backsplash tile behind the stove? There are many styles that are stunningly beautiful, but may need extra steps to make them the best fit for that backsplash area. No matter how you manage cooking in your kitchen, Grease Heat Moisture Stains will always have a sneaky way of making it into your stove backsplash tiles! That means you want tiles that look good, while being resistant to all of the above, or at the very least, easy to clean! The following are the top contenders for a tile backsplash design behind the stove that will satisfy all your design needs while taking everything into account. Read on for a guide to how each tile material performs in terms of cleaning and maintenance in a kitchen area, before you commit to your final backsplash design! Glass Backsplash Tiles See Product Instead of merely doing a backsplash, this kitchen runs Silver Glass Penny Round Mosaic Tile up to the ceiling for a glamorous kitchen wall decor– this high-shine glass tile kitchen backsplash catches the light and emphasizes modern interior style for a glamorous industrial home! Glass tiles are easily wiped down after a marathon cooking endeavor, and are therefore a popular choice for kitchen designs. Even when your stove backsplash consists of multiple glass tiles of varying sizes, you’ll need very little time to remove even the toughest stains as the slippery smooth surface of glass requires only a damp rag to make your tile backsplash look new! Add the heat-resistant surface and plethora of color options of glass - what more can you ask for? Pro tip: When placed behind the cooking appliances like your stovetop, certain types of glass tiles may need additional grout space to allow for the glass to expand as a result of the heat. Just be sure to thoroughly read the specs of glass tiles, and check with the manufacturer before undertaking the installation process. Porcelain and Ceramic Backsplash Tiles See Product See Product See Product See Product Beautiful wood look tiles create depth and dimension to this traditional kitchen style. Ceramic or porcelain tiles for a backsplash behind the stove provides a durable, heat-resistant surface that combats inevitable oil splatters and sauce splashes, while offering tons of room for a creative kitchen wall décor. Usually with a cost effective price tag per square foot, and a vast array of colors and textures, these tiles are one of the best low-maintenance options if you’re trying to make things a little easier for yourself! With a Zellige tile backsplash surface, you won’t have to worry about scrubbing tomato stains off the walls even if you have a pure white tile backsplash such as in this elegantly clean kitchen design. See our collection of Ceramic Backsplash Tiles to find the perfect color and finish for your kitchen! Marble Backsplash Tiles See Product See Product The beauty of Waterfall Azul Cielo & Thassos Marble Mosaic Tile Polished is well worth the little extra effort to preserve its beauty and elegance that can last for many years. Marble tiles, on the other end of the spectrum, are attractive options for a beautiful backsplash design behind a stove, with a durable finish that’s naturally resistant to heat. Nothing leaves quite the impression as a luxurious marble and natural stone backsplash, but true beauty needs to be maintained and protected. First, the more