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Kitchen Splashback Tiles

Splashback tiles are more than just a protective barrier; they’re an opportunity to infuse your kitchen with personality and style. From classic to contemporary designs, splashback tiles can fit any kitchen aesthetic. Consider a lighter splashback tile to create an open, airy feeling in your kitchen, or opt for a da... Read More

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Brompton Milk Field tile 20x20cm-Porcelain tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Brompton Milk Field tile 20x20cm-Porcelain tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk Save 10% Save %
£71.00 m2

Brompton Milk Field tile 20x20cm

Sold by the box of 15 tiles = 0.6 square metre per box.  Brompton Milk white porcelain brick tile 20x20cm. A glazed porcelain tile with a matt fini...

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Gelato Scallop Mint Mosaic 25.9x27.3cm-mosaic tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Gelato Scallop Mint Mosaic 25.9x27.3cm-mosaic tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk Save 10% Save %
£11.25 sheet

Gelato Scallop Mint Mosaic 25.9x27.3cm

The Gelato Scallop Mint mosaic is a porcelain mosaic with a gloss finish. The Gelato mosaic range consists of scallop shaped tiles which are very o...

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Architectural Black Dado tile 5x20cm-Brick style tiles-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Architectural Black Dado tile 5x20cm-Brick style tiles-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk Save 10% Save %
£4.26

Architectural Black Dado tile 5x20cm

Sold by the tile. The Architectural Black Dado is a smooth gloss ceramic wall tile moulding. Enhance your tile design with our Architectural Blac...

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Clover Field wall tile 13x13cm-Ceramic wall tile-Original Style-tile.co.uk
Clover Field wall tile 13x13cm-Ceramic wall tile-Original Style-tile.co.uk Save 10% Save %
£89.71 m2

Clover Field wall tile 13x13cm

Original Style Winchester Metropolitan range Clover field ceramic wall tile with a gloss finish. The Clover field tile features a beautiful, pearle...

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Chalk Ogee Moulding tile 3x20cm-Ceramic Tiles-Original Style-tile.co.uk
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£26.96

Chalk Ogee Moulding tile 3x20cm

Original Style Winchester Metropolitan range Chalk Ogee Moulding tile. Sold by the box = 4 tiles. 5 tiles = 1 linear metre. The Chalk Ogee Moulding...

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Bamboo Verdigris Gloss Mosaic 28.4x29.5cm-mosaic tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Bamboo Verdigris Gloss Mosaic 28.4x29.5cm-mosaic tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£14.62 sheet

Bamboo Verdigris Gloss Mosaic 28.4x29.5cm

Sold by the sheet. Also known as a pencil or Kit Kat mosaic. The Bamboo Verdigris Gloss mosaic is a porcelain mosaic with a gloss finish. The Bambo...

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Medina Hexagon Navy Blue tile 14x16cm-Hexagon tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Medina Hexagon Navy Blue tile 14x16cm-Hexagon tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£89.18 m2

Medina Hexagon Navy Blue tile 14x16cm

Medina Hexagon Navy Blue matt porcelain tile 14x16cm A glazed porcelain tile with a matt finish. The Medina range is a collection of pastel tones, ...

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Medina Brick Navy Blue tile 7x28cm-Brick style tiles-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Medina Brick Navy Blue tile 7x28cm-Brick style tiles-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£79.24 m2

Medina Brick Navy Blue tile 7x28cm

Sold by the box of 28 tiles = 0.55 square metre per box.  Medina Brick Navy Blue matt porcelain brick tile 7x28cm by Ca Pietra. A glazed porcelain ...

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Cabana Sicily Pattern tile 20x20cm-Pattern tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Cabana Sicily Pattern tile 20x20cm-Pattern tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£89.55 m2

Cabana Sicily Pattern tile 20x20cm

Cabana Sicily porcelain tile 20x20cm. A glazed porcelain tile with a matt finish. Cabana Sicily pattern is suitable for internal and external walls...

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Cabana Flamingo Tree Pattern tile 20x20cm-Pattern tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Cabana Flamingo Tree Pattern tile 20x20cm-Pattern tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£89.55 m2

Cabana Flamingo Tree Pattern tile 20x20cm

Cabana Flamingo Tree porcelain tile 20x20cm. Sold by the box of 15 tiles = 0.6 square metre per box. A glazed porcelain tile with a matt finish. Ca...

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Cabana Havana Pattern tile 20x20cm-Pattern tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Cabana Havana Pattern tile 20x20cm-Pattern tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£89.55 m2

Cabana Havana Pattern tile 20x20cm

Cabana Havana porcelain tile 20x20cm. Sold by the box of 15 tiles = 0.6 square metre per box.  A glazed porcelain tile with a matt finish. Cabana H...

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Crackle Arrow Head Blue Decor Ceramic Wall Tile 6.5x33cm-Ceramic wall tile-Dune Ceramica-tile.co.uk
Crackle Arrow Head Blue Decor Ceramic Wall Tile 6.5x33cm-Ceramic wall tile-Dune Ceramica-tile.co.uk
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£40.47 m2

Crackle Arrow Head Blue Decor Ceramic Wall Tile 6.5x33cm

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Crackle collection, a beautiful small format original tile in the shape of a double-headed arrow. An innovative, distinctively textured, shaded de...

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Brompton Borough Pattern tile 20x20cm-Pattern tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Brompton Borough Pattern tile 20x20cm-Pattern tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£76.40 m2

Brompton Borough Pattern tile 20x20cm

Brompton Borough porcelain brick tile 20x20cm. A glazed porcelain tile with a matt finish. Brompton Borough pattern is suitable for internal and ex...

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Brewhouse Brick tile 11x22.5cm-Porcelain tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Brewhouse Brick tile 11x22.5cm-Porcelain tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£58.68 m2

Brewhouse Brick tile 11x22.5cm

Brewhouse brick matt porcelain brick tile 11x22.5cm A glazed porcelain tile with a matt finish. Brewhouse brick brings an aged terracotta look into...

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Architectural White Pencil tile 1x20cm-Brick style tiles-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£3.12

Architectural White Pencil tile 1x20cm

Sold by the tile. The Architectural White Pencil is a smooth gloss ceramic wall tile moulding. Enhance your tile design with our Architectural Wh...

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Architectural White Bead tile 2x20cm-Brick style tiles-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£3.66

Architectural White Bead tile 2x20cm

Sold by the tile. The Architectural White Bead is a smooth gloss ceramic wall tile moulding. Enhance your tile design with our Architectural Whit...

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Architectural Olive Green Dado tile 5x20cm-Brick style tiles-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Architectural Olive Green Dado tile 5x20cm-Brick style tiles-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£4.26

Architectural Olive Green Dado tile 5x20cm

Sold by the tile. The Architectural Olive Green Dado is a smooth gloss ceramic wall tile moulding. Enhance your tile design with our Architectura...

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Architectural White Dado tile 5x20cm-Brick style tiles-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£4.26

Architectural White Dado tile 5x20cm

Sold by the tile. The Architectural White Dado is a smooth gloss ceramic wall tile moulding. Enhance your tile design with our Architectural Whit...

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Brompton Greenwich Pattern tile 20x20cm-Pattern tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Brompton Greenwich Pattern tile 20x20cm-Pattern tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£76.40 m2

Brompton Greenwich Pattern tile 20x20cm

Brompton Greenwich porcelain brick tile 20x20cm. A glazed porcelain tile with a matt finish. Brompton Greenwich pattern is suitable for internal an...

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Brompton Clarence Pattern tile 20x20cm-Pattern tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Brompton Clarence Pattern tile 20x20cm-Pattern tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£76.40 m2

Brompton Clarence Pattern tile 20x20cm

Brompton Clarence porcelain brick tile 20x20cm. A glazed porcelain tile with a matt finish. Brompton Clarence pattern is suitable for internal and ...

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Belleville Rennes Green tile 22.5x22.5cm-Pattern tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Belleville Rennes Green tile 22.5x22.5cm-Pattern tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£58.45 m2

Belleville Rennes Green tile 22.5x22.5cm

Belleville Rennes Green porcelain tile 22.5x22.5cm. The grand boulevards and romantic architecture of Paris were the inspiration for this collectio...

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Lupin Ogee Moulding tile 3x20cm-Ceramic Tiles-Original Style-tile.co.uk
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£26.96

Lupin Ogee Moulding tile 3x20cm

Original Style Winchester Metropolitan range Lupin Ogee Moulding tile. Sold by the box = 4 tiles. 5 tiles = 1 linear metre. The Lupin Ogee Moulding...

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Wightwick Ink tile 10x30cm-Ceramic wall tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Wightwick Ink tile 10x30cm-Ceramic wall tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£71.25 m2

Wightwick Ink tile 10x30cm

The Wightwick Ink is a gloss ceramic wall tile. Bring a hint of opulence to your home with our Wightwick Range. Re-created from William Frend De ...

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Wightwick Azure tile 10x30cm-Ceramic wall tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Wightwick Azure tile 10x30cm-Ceramic wall tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£71.25 m2

Wightwick Azure tile 10x30cm

The Wightwick Azure is a gloss ceramic wall tile. Bring a hint of opulence to your home with our Wightwick Range. Re-created from William Frend D...

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Bamboo Blush Gloss Mosaic 28.4x29.5cm-mosaic tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Bamboo Blush Gloss Mosaic 28.4x29.5cm-mosaic tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£14.62 sheet

Bamboo Blush Gloss Mosaic 28.4x29.5cm

Sold by the sheet. Also known as a pencil or Kit Kat mosaic. The Bamboo Blush Gloss mosaic is a porcelain mosaic with a gloss finish. The Bamboo mo...

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Medina Hexagon Salvia tile 14x16cm-Hexagon tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Medina Hexagon Salvia tile 14x16cm-Hexagon tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£89.18 m2

Medina Hexagon Salvia tile 14x16cm

Medina Salvia is a green matt hexagon tile 14x16cm by Ca Pietra. A glazed porcelain tile with a matt finish. The Medina range is a collection of pa...

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Tunstall Fern Square tile 12.5x12.5cm-Ceramic wall tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Tunstall Fern Square tile 12.5x12.5cm-Ceramic wall tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£85.70 m2

Tunstall Fern Square tile 12.5x12.5cm

The Tunstall Fern Square is a light green smooth flat gloss ceramic wall tile. The Tunstall collection takes its cue from the classic Victorian e...

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Tunstall Royal Green Fluted Decor tile 6.2x12.5cm-Ceramic wall tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Tunstall Royal Green Fluted Decor tile 6.2x12.5cm-Ceramic wall tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£98.74 per metre

Tunstall Royal Green Fluted Decor tile 6.2x12.5cm

The Tunstall Royal Green Fluted Decor is a linear contoured gloss ceramic wall tile. The Tunstall collection takes its cue from the classic Victo...

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Tunstall Fern Brick tile 6.2x12.5cm-Ceramic wall tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Tunstall Fern Brick tile 6.2x12.5cm-Ceramic wall tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£84.32 m2

Tunstall Fern Brick tile 6.2x12.5cm

The Tunstall Fern Brick is a light green smooth flat gloss ceramic wall tile. The Tunstall collection takes its cue from the classic Victorian er...

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Tunstall Royal Green Brick tile 6.2x12.5cm-Ceramic wall tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Tunstall Royal Green Brick tile 6.2x12.5cm-Ceramic wall tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£84.32 m2

Tunstall Royal Green Brick tile 6.2x12.5cm

The Tunstall Royal Green Brick is a smooth flat gloss ceramic wall tile. The Tunstall collection takes its cue from the classic Victorian era. Th...

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Fez White STAR Gloss Porcelain tile 15.5x15.5cm-Wall and Floor tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Fez White STAR Gloss Porcelain tile 15.5x15.5cm-Wall and Floor tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£161.53 m2

Fez White STAR Gloss Porcelain tile 15.5x15.5cm

Fez White STAR Porcelain tile 15.5x15.5cm with a gloss finish.  Experience the beauty of Moroccan design with Fez White Star Matt Porcelain tiles. ...

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Fez Cotto STAR Matt Porcelain tile 15.5x15.5cm-Wall and Floor tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Fez Cotto STAR Matt Porcelain tile 15.5x15.5cm-Wall and Floor tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£161.53 m2

Fez Cotto STAR Matt Porcelain tile 15.5x15.5cm

Fez Cotto STAR Porcelain tile 15.5x15.5cm with a matt finish.  Experience the beauty of Moroccan design with Fez Cotto Star Matt Porcelain tiles. T...

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Fez White CROSS Gloss Porcelain tile 15.5x15.5cm-Wall and Floor tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Fez White CROSS Gloss Porcelain tile 15.5x15.5cm-Wall and Floor tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£161.54 m2

Fez White CROSS Gloss Porcelain tile 15.5x15.5cm

Fez White Cross Porcelain tile 15.5x15.5cm with a gloss finish.  Experience the beauty of Moroccan design with Fez White Cross Gloss Porcelain tile...

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Fez Cotto CROSS Matt Porcelain tile 15.5x15.5cm-Wall and Floor tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Fez Cotto CROSS Matt Porcelain tile 15.5x15.5cm-Wall and Floor tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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Fez Cotto CROSS Matt Porcelain tile 15.5x15.5cm

Fez Cotto Cross Porcelain tile 15.5x15.5cm with a matt finish.  Experience the beauty of Moroccan design with Fez Cotto Cross Matt Porcelain tiles....

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Architectural Olive Green Bead tile 2x20cm-Brick style tiles-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£3.66

Architectural Olive Green Bead tile 2x20cm

Sold by the tile. The Architectural Olive Green Bead is a smooth gloss ceramic wall tile moulding. Enhance your tile design with our Architectura...

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Cornflower Brick wall tile 10x20cm-Ceramic wall tile-Original Style-tile.co.uk
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£99.00 m2

Cornflower Brick wall tile 10x20cm

Original Style Winchester Metropolitan range Cornflower brick ceramic wall tile with a gloss finish. The Cornflower brick tile features a beautiful...

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Clover Brick wall tile 10x20cm-Ceramic wall tile-Original Style-tile.co.uk
Clover Brick wall tile 10x20cm-Ceramic wall tile-Original Style-tile.co.uk
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£99.00 m2

Clover Brick wall tile 10x20cm

Original Style Winchester Metropolitan range Clover brick ceramic wall tile with a gloss finish. The Clover brick tile features a beautiful, pearle...

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Cornflower Field wall tile 13x13cm-Ceramic wall tile-Original Style-tile.co.uk
Cornflower Field wall tile 13x13cm-Ceramic wall tile-Original Style-tile.co.uk
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£89.71 m2

Cornflower Field wall tile 13x13cm

Original Style Winchester Metropolitan range Cornflower field ceramic wall tile with a gloss finish. The Cornflower field tile features a beautiful...

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Anemone Field wall tile 13x13cm-Ceramic wall tile-Original Style-tile.co.uk
Anemone Field wall tile 13x13cm-Ceramic wall tile-Original Style-tile.co.uk
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Anemone Field wall tile 13x13cm

Original Style Winchester Metropolitan range Anemone field ceramic wall tile with a gloss finish. The Anemone field tile features a beautiful, pear...

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Cornflower Ogee Moulding tile 3x20cm-Ceramic Tiles-Original Style-tile.co.uk
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£26.96

Cornflower Ogee Moulding tile 3x20cm

Original Style Winchester Metropolitan range Cornflower Ogee Moulding tile. Sold by the box = 4 tiles. 5 tiles = 1 linear metre. The Cornflower Oge...

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Damask Ogee Moulding tile 3x20cm-Ceramic Tiles-Original Style-tile.co.uk
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Damask Ogee Moulding tile 3x20cm

Original Style Winchester Metropolitan range Damask Ogee Moulding tile. Sold by the box = 4 tiles. 5 tiles = 1 linear metre. The Damask Ogee Mouldi...

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Blossom Torus Moulding tile 4.3x13cm-Ceramic Tiles-Original Style-tile.co.uk
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£17.24

Blossom Torus Moulding tile 4.3x13cm

Original Style Winchester Metropolitan range Blossom Torus Moulding tile. Sold by the box of 4. 7.7 tiles = 1 linear metre The Blossom Torus Mouldi...

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Hessian Torus Moulding tile 4.3x13cm-Ceramic Tiles-Original Style-tile.co.uk
Hessian Torus Moulding tile 4.3x13cm-Ceramic Tiles-Original Style-tile.co.uk
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£17.24

Hessian Torus Moulding tile 4.3x13cm

Original Style Winchester Metropolitan range Hessian Torus Moulding tile. Sold by the box of 4. 7.7 tiles = 1 linear metre. The Hessian Torus Mould...

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Hibiscus Torus Moulding tile 4.3x13cm-Ceramic Tiles-Original Style-tile.co.uk
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£17.24

Hibiscus Torus Moulding tile 4.3x13cm

Original Style Winchester Metropolitan range Hibiscus Torus Moulding tile. Sold by the box of 4. 7.7 tiles = 1 linear metre. The Hibiscus Torus Mou...

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Chalk Torus Moulding tile 4.3x13cm-Ceramic Tiles-Original Style-tile.co.uk
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£17.24

Chalk Torus Moulding tile 4.3x13cm

Original Style Winchester Metropolitan range Chalk Torus Moulding tile. Sold by the box of 4. 7.7 tiles = 1 linear metre. The Chalk Torus Moulding ...

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Silver Mirror Bevel Decorative Glass wall tile 10x20cm-Glass Tiles-Original Style-tile.co.uk
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£200.00 m2

Silver Mirror Bevel Decorative Glass wall tile 10x20cm

Original Style Glassworks range Silver Mirror Decorative Glass wall tile. This Silver Mirror  Decorative Glass wall tile is perfect for creating a ...

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Oken Anthracite Hexagon tile 26.7x23.2cm-Hexagon tile-Original Style-tile.co.uk
Oken Anthracite Hexagon tile 26.7x23.2cm-Hexagon tile-Original Style-tile.co.uk
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£54.04 m2

Oken Anthracite Hexagon tile 26.7x23.2cm

Original Style Tileworks range Oken Anthracite Hexagon porcelain wall and floor tile with a matt finish. Introducing the Oken Hexagon Tile - a clas...

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Mono Hex Noir Satin Mosaic 26x30cm-mosaic tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
Mono Hex Noir Satin Mosaic 26x30cm-mosaic tile-Ca Pietra-tile.co.uk
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£8.24 sheet

Mono Hex Noir Satin Mosaic 26x30cm

Sold by the sheet. Craft a modern, luxe look with these Mono Hex Noir Satin Mosaic tiles. Measuring just 26x30cm, the small but sweet tiles feature...

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Kitchen Splash Back Tile - FAQ

What is a kitchen splashback tile?

A kitchen splashback tile is a protective and decorative surface installed on the wall behind a kitchen countertop, stove, or sink. Its main function is to prevent water, grease, and food splatters from staining or damaging the wall while also adding an aesthetic element to the kitchen. Splashback tiles are typically made from materials like ceramic, glass, metal, or stone, and they come in various colors, shapes, and patterns, allowing for both functionality and design flexibility.

Should splashback tiles be lighter or darker than the countertop?

Whether splashback tiles should be lighter or darker than the countertop depends on the overall design and atmosphere you want to create in your kitchen. Here are some considerations for both options:

Lighter Splashback Tiles:

  • Brighter and Airier Look: Lighter tiles create an open, bright feel, making the kitchen appear more spacious.
  • Subtle Contrast: They can provide a subtle contrast if the countertop is darker, creating a balanced, harmonious look.
  • Modern and Minimalist Aesthetic: Light tones often fit well with modern or minimalist designs, giving a clean, fresh vibe.

Darker Splashback Tiles:

  • Bold and Dramatic Effect: Darker tiles can add a sense of depth and create a striking contrast with lighter countertops.
  • Sophisticated Appearance: Dark tiles often give a more elegant or luxurious feel to the kitchen.
  • Highlighting Feature: Dark splashback tiles can make the backsplash a focal point, drawing attention to that area.

Ultimately, it's about your personal style and how you want the kitchen to feel—whether cohesive and subtle, or bold and statement-making. Many designers aim for a complementary contrast between the splashback and the countertop for visual interest.

Can splashback tiles be installed behind appliances like dishwashers or ovens?

Splashback tiles are typically installed on walls, but they can extend behind certain appliances with some considerations:

  1. Behind Ovens:

Yes, splashback tiles are commonly installed behind ovens, particularly on the wall behind cooktops or ranges. Tiles protect the wall from heat, grease, and food splatters. However, it's essential to ensure that the tiles are heat-resistant, especially behind gas stoves or ovens, where high temperatures are frequent.

2.Behind Dishwashers:

Generally, splashback tiles are not installed directly behind dishwashers, as dishwashers are under-counter appliances and don’t typically expose the wall to water splashes. However, the wall area above the counter and sink where water splashes might occur can be tiled.

In summary, splashback tiles are most useful and practical in areas exposed to heat or water, like behind stovetops, sinks, or ovens, but are unnecessary behind fully built-in appliances like dishwashers.

Do splashback tiles need to be heat resistant?

Yes, splashback tiles should be heat-resistant, especially if they are installed behind cooktops, stoves, or other areas exposed to high temperatures. Heat-resistant tiles ensure safety and durability, preventing cracking or damage caused by the heat from appliances.

Ideal Heat-Resistant Tile Materials:

  • Ceramic and Porcelain Tiles: These are popular choices for splashbacks because they can withstand high temperatures and are easy to clean.
  • Glass Tiles: Glass is heat-resistant and offers a sleek, modern look, though it's more prone to showing smudges and fingerprints.
  • Metal Tiles: Stainless steel or other metal tiles are also highly resistant to heat, making them a good option behind cooktops or ovens.

Always check the specifications of the tiles you choose to ensure they are rated for heat exposure, especially for use behind a stove or oven.

Should splashback tiles match the worktop?

Splashback tiles do not have to match the worktop, but they should complement it in terms of color, style, and texture to create a cohesive design. Here are some options to consider:

Matching the Worktop:

  • Seamless Look: Matching tiles with the worktop can create a unified, seamless appearance, giving the kitchen a clean and harmonious feel.
  • Same Material: In some designs, the same material used for the worktop (like quartz or marble) is extended up the wall as a splashback, making the space look sleek and continuous.

Contrasting the Worktop:

  • Visual Interest: Using contrasting splashback tiles adds depth and visual interest to the kitchen. For example, if you have a plain worktop, patterned or textured tiles can add character.
  • Highlighting Features: A contrasting splashback can act as a focal point, drawing attention to the backsplash area while balancing the overall design.

Ultimately, it's about achieving the look you want—whether a seamless flow or a striking contrast. Many designers recommend coordinating colors and textures rather than matching exactly for a more dynamic and personalized design.

Do splashback tiles need sealing?

Whether splashback tiles need sealing depends on the material used for the tiles and the grout:

Tiles That Require Sealing:

Natural Stone Tiles (e.g., marble, travertine, limestone, slate): these porous materials need sealing to prevent stains from water, grease, and food splashes. Sealing also protects the stone from absorbing moisture, which can lead to discoloration.

Tiles That Don’t Require Sealing:

Glazed Ceramic or Porcelain Tiles: These tiles have a protective, non-porous glaze, making them water- and stain-resistant, so they generally do not require sealing.

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