Tiling a splashback

Question

Does it matter how many rows of tiles I use for my kitchen splashback? I'm thinking of three or four rows of metro tiles. Is this enough?

Neil · Answer

4 is probably better round the sink area to reduce water splashing onto the walls but a professional tiler would be able to advise when visiting

Duncan · Answer

It makes no difference, three or four rows high. It's up to each individual. Though always go high up over the hob area, if you have a hob that is.  All the way up to any exactor fan overhead.

Anand · Answer

It just depends on how you want it to look. Three seems a little small, four is getting there, but it's all up to you how you want it to look really.

Sanjar · Answer

Each splashback material will require a different level of maintenance. Glass is great for wiping down oil and general cooking spills while tile grout as an example, can require a little more attention. Porous materials such as marble or timber will also require an extremely careful approach to stains and cleaning.

Deborah · Answer

Really, the least Amount of rows are 5 rows of metros to unit the kitchen units

Chris · Answer

The minimum height of a splash back is 450mm and the recommended height is 600mm. So Assuming you are using 100mm high metro tiles, I would tile at least 6 rows, remember to factor in the tile spacer gaps too, either 1mm or 2mm spacers are the norm. Naturally, the amount of rows you use depends on the space you are tiling and the associated aesthetics.

Stephen · Answer

Three is enough. It's what looks pleasing to your eye that counts

Christopher · Answer

i would go 5 courses,then u can cut up to the wall units

Andy · Answer

I does not matter how many rows you want when I tile splash backs the row normally ends on line with the bottom of the cupboard

Prez · Answer

Full tile from the work top and finish directly under the wall kitchen unit. Last row of tiles may have to be cut. Keep the same height where kitchen units not present but consider using tile trim to achieve neat finish.

Tiling a splashback

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