Backsplash reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 169 Reddit reviews across 16 subreddits and 48 posts to rank the best Backsplash brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/HomeDecorating, r/kitchenremodel, r/DesignMyRoom, r/interiordecorating, r/homeimprovementideas. Top-rated brands include Subway Tile (4.6/5), White subway tile (4.6/5), Zellige Tile (4.4/5).
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Reviews169
Subreddits16
Posts48
Brands94
Products22
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#1
Subway Tile
4.6
(27)
"Subway tile would be my vote."
"My vote would be white subway tile and then add more color with a kitchen mat and a new window curtain."
"White marshmallowy irregular subway tile w avalanche grout."
"Subway tile, and go for the real deal instead of peel and stick."
"Can’t go wrong with the classic white subway tile, white grout."
"Probably white subway but i could see white square."
"White subway tile, white marble, pretty much anything white will go with your cabinet color best."
"I think a sage green subway tile would look amazing."
"Plain white subway tile will probably never truly go out of style, so I recommend that when people are reimagining their space."
"We went with blue subway tiles in a herringbone pattern."
#2
White subway tile
4.6
(14)
"White subway tile."
"White subway tile all day. Good simple look that won’t get too dated."
"I think a classic white subway tile would be perfect for this kitchen."
"I just fell in love with your kitchen. White subway tiles or a fun play on the light sage green would be great options."
"I also think white subway tiles would look lovely."
"White subway tile to the ceiling."
"White subway tiles and white grout would look so nice."
"White Subway tile in a Brick lay pattern."
"White subway with grout that matches the pulls."
"I think white subway tiles would be pretty."
#3
Zellige Tile
4.4
(10)
"Here's a really pretty zellige tile."
"A white zellige tile, with white grout, would look nice."
"I recommend using the backsplash as an opportunity to introduce color! Could be peachy zellige, deep green or terracotta subway."
"Depending on your budget i like zellige tile"
"What about a maroon zellige tile backsplash?"
"I would do a nice tile to mix it up. Possibly a zellige."
"What about a Zellige tile in a neutral color? Adds texture."
"Check out Zellige tile - the texture and irregularities could make a white tile more interesting."
"Zellige tile."
"Picket tile, zellige, Penny tiles, and herringbone subway tiles are nice alternatives."
#4
Tile
4.4
(5)
"Find a lovely tile and do the entire wall."
"I put that exact tile in my kitchen 2 years ago. It's still just as shiny."
"Quartz here would be safe, but very boring. I would do a tile or wallpaper that goes to the ceiling."
"I would do a stand out tile, make it a focal point."
"Check out 'japandi' style on Pinterest for inspiration for back splash tiles."
#5
Zellige
4.5
(4)
"A deep green. Authentic Zellige (ziatile.com) if the budget permits."
"This could look nice: White Zellige"
"Zelliege 4x4 Creama Tile."
"I love the wallpaper idea too. Otherwise I would do something with a pretty texture that goes well with the quartz in the space. Zellige perhaps."
#6
Lowes
4.0
(4)
"I used gray grout to the grout lines are not very visible."
"I used gray grout to the grout lines are not very visible."
"I’d go to Lowe’s and get a basic subway tile."
"I’d personally just buy inexpensive but classic white shiny 'subway' tile."
#7
Fireclay Tile
4.7
(3)
"Fireclay tile."
"Check out Fireclay Tile. Their style would suit your kitchen."
"What about something like this: https://www.fireclaytile.com/quick-ship/essentials/quick-ship-3x9-manzanita"
#8
Glass Tile
4.3
(3)
"Have you considered glass tile? I used a miniature glass subway tile."
"The glass tile is nice, a color that brings brightens but also compliments the other colors."
"I think something blue would be nice."
#9
Bedrosians
4.0
(3)
"Bedrosians Makota in Shoji White could work."
"Check out Bedrosians Chloe tile."
"Cloe tile in the square would look really nice."
#10
Backsplash 1
5.0
(2)
"Backsplash #1, Floor #3 or #7."
"Backsplash 1 for sure, avoid the red or brown floors."
#11
Glazzio
5.0
(2)
"We found our dream backsplash from Glazzio Tiles."
"Love my backsplash from them! Unique and quality is superb."
#12
Cosentino
5.0
(2)
"Dekton is an ultra-compact surface made by Cosentino, combining glass, porcelain, and quartz through extreme heat and pressure for exceptional durability."
"Dekton is an ultra-compact surface made by Cosentino, combining glass, porcelain, and quartz through extreme heat and pressure for exceptional durability."
#13
Silestone
5.0
(2)
"I would definitely recommend going all the way up to the cabinets with the same quartz countertop material."
"I found through some research that Silestone and Caesarstone are the most reliable."
#14
Backsplash
5.0
(2)
"Absolutely need a back splash to add some color to sterile white kitchen."
"The backsplash you are picturing here looks fantastic!"
#15
Quartz
4.5
(2)
"Quartz. Anything else will make it look like the white and wood cabinets are not part of the same design."
"I agree that quartz is your best option to keep it cohesive."
#16
Tile Shop
4.5
(2)
"Our local Tile Shop store (USA/MN) let me “check out” sample tiles. I propped them up in my kitchen and lived with them for a week."
"3x12 subway glass tile in light gray. It looks modern."
#17
White herringbone tile
4.0
(2)
"I think a white herringbone tile would look great!"
"White herringbone pattern."
#18
Marble Backsplash
4.0
(2)
"For marble, don't go smaller than 3x6."
"I have a marble backsplash and a granite countertop."
#19
Daltile
4.0
(2)
"The backsplash is a beveled white subway tile."
"The backsplash is a beveled white subway tile."
#20
Glass Tiles
4.0
(2)
"I think glass tiles in light greens and blues - ocean glass colors - would be beautiful."
"Contrast with beachy blues - glass tiles maybe."
#21
Glass or Mirror Backsplash
5.0
(1)
"Glass or mirror backsplash is easy to clean and quick and easy install by glass installers in my experience."
#22
Aqua Glass Tiles
5.0
(1)
"When we did our kitchen about 6 years ago, we installed white cabinets, dark granite countertops and aqua glass tiles for the backsplash."
#23
Medium/Large White Hexagon Tiles
5.0
(1)
"I did a medium/large white hexagon tiles with dark grout in a similar kitchen - it was my favorite backsplash ever."
#24
Classic White Subway Tile
5.0
(1)
"Classic white subway would be really nice looking and tasteful."
#25
Handmade Clay Edged White Subway Tile
5.0
(1)
"Get those handmade clay edged white subway tiles."
#26
3x6 Subway Tile
5.0
(1)
"3x6 subway. Simple, clean, timeless."
#27
Flauti Tile
5.0
(1)
"Flauti tile by Julian Tile 😍"
#28
Stickgoo
5.0
(1)
"I used a peel and stick tile from an amazon vendor in our rv and it's really nice."
#29
Ivory Stone Chevron
5.0
(1)
"I think an off white ivory stone chevron pattern for backsplash would be great!"
#30
Glass Strip Mosaic Tile
5.0
(1)
"We went with white cabinets and white slightly-gray-marbled quartz countertop, then added shades-of-blue glass-strip mosaic tile for the backsplash."
#31
Textured White Tiles
5.0
(1)
"I think adding some textured white tiles with white grout would look really clean and elegant."
#32
Glass Subway Tile
5.0
(1)
"I’d try a glass subway tiles in a color you like and decorate with."
#33
Counter Stone
5.0
(1)
"Get your counter stone cut to be your backsplash. It will tie in well, look high end and not be busy."
#34
Countertop
5.0
(1)
"Can you just add more countertop like 6 inches up your wall for a backsplash?"
#35
Bedrosian
5.0
(1)
"It’s called Cloe by bedrosian."
#36
Water-resistant peel and stick wallpaper
5.0
(1)
"I put up water-resistant peel and stick wallpaper. I love it so much I left it."
#37
Countertop Material
5.0
(1)
"I strongly suggest using your countertop material."
#38
Red Brick Floors and Green Countertops
5.0
(1)
"Option #1 is by far my favorite!"
#39
Absinthe Zellige
5.0
(1)
"I think a light blue/seafoam zellige would be beautiful."
#40
Backsplash Tiles
5.0
(1)
"I did those same backsplash tiles on my backsplash last Christmas."
#41
White Tiles
4.0
(1)
"White tiles (with a 3-D design) would not hurt and will contrast well with the butcher block counter."
#42
1x1 Square Glass Tile
4.0
(1)
"I would go with a 1x1 square glass tile that's a mosaic of colors from a family - blues for example, or greens."
#43
Light Gray Marble or White Tiles
4.0
(1)
"I would use very light gray marble or white tiles set in a herringbone pattern."
#44
White 3x8 Glossy Ceramic Subway Tile
4.0
(1)
"Sample-Portmore White 3x8 Glossy Ceramic Subway Tile."
#45
Ivory Tile
4.0
(1)
"Not white-white, but slight ivory tile would be best."
#46
Gray/Black Glass Mosaic
4.0
(1)
"Gray/Black glass mosaic would pop with the handles and stainless appliances?"
#47
Stainless Steel
4.0
(1)
"Maybe stainless steel."
#48
Silicone
4.0
(1)
"Use silicone to secure it to the wall."
#49
Quartz Backsplash
4.0
(1)
"I would do quartz backsplash there."
#50
Countertop Slabs
4.0
(1)
"Just install slabs of it as a backsplash."
#51
Dark Teal Tile
4.0
(1)
"Do something like this dark teal tile on that entire wall."
#52
Copper Backsplash
4.0
(1)
"Copper, it would POP and bring those colors together."
#53
Darker Green Tile
4.0
(1)
"I think a darker green thin vertical tile would look really pretty!"
#54
Black and White Mosaic
4.0
(1)
"I would do black and white to tie in your hardware and countertops."
#55
Black and White Glass Mosaic
4.0
(1)
"I would do black and white glass mosaic tiles to tie in your counters."
#56
Tile Bar
4.0
(1)
"Something like this could work really nice to bring some patterned interest."
#57
Cream Subway Tile
4.0
(1)
"Cream subway tile. You want to complement the quartzite, not compete with it."
#58
Horizontal White Tile
4.0
(1)
"I’d go for a very sleek long horizontal white tile, maybe a bit of texture or detail."
#59
Moroccan Tile
4.0
(1)
"Honestly, a fun patterned Moroccan tile would be so cool in here."
#60
White Arabesque Tile
4.0
(1)
"White arabesque tile if you want something that is a little different but still simple, that’s what I did"
#61
Glazed Emerald Tiles
4.0
(1)
"Glazed emerald tiles with color variations."
#62
Counter Material
4.0
(1)
"Something like the counter material might work."
#63
Kit Kat Tiles
4.0
(1)
"Kit Kat tiles virtual."
#64
Backsplash App
4.0
(1)
"Home Depoe has an app where you can upload a picture of your kitchen and then insert different backsplash to see how they look."
#65
Pale Lavender Tiles
4.0
(1)
"I think something that incorporates a pale lavender color would be beautiful!"
#66
Bottle Green Glass
4.0
(1)
"I think a soft green would look good. Maybe bottle green glass."
#67
Bathroom Vanity Backsplash
4.0
(1)
"My bought a bathroom vanity backsplash at Lowes."
#68
The Dump Shop
4.0
(1)
"Tiles are really cheap from places like the Dump Shop. Like 50 cents each."
#69
Bunnings
4.0
(1)
"The tiles were from Bunnings and pretty cheap."
#70
Smartstone
4.0
(1)
"It’s a Smartstone engineered colour."
#71
Tilebar
4.0
(1)
"Perhaps something creamy colored, like this?"
#72
Tile Club
4.0
(1)
"Something like this."
#73
Hanstone
4.0
(1)
"Looks like Calcatta Extra Quartz from Hanstone."
#74
304 stainless steel
4.0
(1)
"I just got back from buying my backslash: 22 gauge 304 stainless steel."
#75
Bold color backsplash
4.0
(1)
"A bold color. Like emerald green, or a burnt orange… something to add some spice."
#76
Mellow blue tile
4.0
(1)
"I’d remove the existing backsplash and choose a mellow blue color for the tile."
#77
Matte black penny round tile
4.0
(1)
"I'm considering matte black penny round or picket or even faux wood fluted tile."
#78
Warm mustardy green backsplash
4.0
(1)
"I would love a warm mustardy green backsplash."
#79
White vertical-stack subway tile
4.0
(1)
"White vertical-stack subway tile with a pale greenish-gray grout might look nice."
#80
White with gold tile
4.0
(1)
"I think a white with gold would look lovely against the green and black."
#81
White or cream tile
4.0
(1)
"Something simple in a white or cream that has the same undertones as the cabinets."
#82
White zellige tile
4.0
(1)
"White zeligge tile square tile!"
#83
Light blue shade
4.0
(1)
"I think this space will look great and colorful with a light blue shade."
#84
Off white stone
4.0
(1)
"How about going with an off white stone?"
#85
Wood backsplash
4.0
(1)
"I also have butcher block counters and they look nice with a 3 inch wood backsplash."
#86
3x12 classic white tile
4.0
(1)
"3x12 classic white is the way to go."
#87
Peel and stick tiles
4.0
(1)
"Can you get the peel and stick tiles you like but in the color in picture 5?"
#88
Quartz, granite, marble
4.0
(1)
"They will likely stock something very similar or compatible."
#90
Natural Tile
4.0
(1)
"I think a white tile might be too much with the white countertop, so I recommend something on the “natural” side would be good."
#91
Painted Glass
4.0
(1)
"There is painted glass that would give your kitchen a nice modern shine."
#92
Gold or Beige Tile
4.0
(1)
"A gold or beige would tie the silver and whites into the floor!"
#93
Mastic
3.0
(1)
"Mastic would have been fine for the backslash."
#94
Fluted Tile
3.0
(1)
"Think about fluted tile in a bold color."
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