backsplash

Tile behind sink

A backsplash is a protective surface installed on the wall behind a sink, stove, or countertop to guard against water damage and food splatter.

Typically made of tile, stone, or glass, backsplashes have become a decorative element in kitchen and bathroom design: We chose a subway tile backsplash for the renovation.

tile

ceramic

Fired clay material

grout · glass · marble · travertine · granite · slate · terracotta · limestone · herringbone · chevron

bathroom

vanity

Excessive pride in oneself

  • sinkBasin with drain
  • faucetValve controlling water flow
  • mirrorReflective viewing surface

shower · bathtub · grout · caulk · washbasin · toiletries · plumbing · waterproof · soapdish · bathmat

kitchen

countertop

Flat kitchen work surface

cabinetry · faucet · range · splatter · grease · cooking · granite · quartz · marble · island

installation

grout

Tile joint filler

sealant · mortar · spacers · leveling · cutting · measuring · layout · backerboard · edging · trim

protective

splatter

Scatter in drops

waterproof · wipeable · sealant · durable · nonporous · impervious · shield · barrier · coating · washable

materials

tile

Flat surface-covering piece

  • glassTransparent solid from sand
  • metalHard conductive solid
  • stoneSolid earth fragment

stainless-steel · copper · tin · mirror · brick · vinyl · laminate · acrylic · quartz · composite

decorative

mosaic

Inlaid pictorial arrangement

mural · motif · texture · colorful · artisanal · statement · aesthetic · design · embossed · relief

Categories
Opposites
kitchen surface position

backsplashcountertop

Flat kitchen work surface

counter · floor · flooring · work surface · ceiling

spatial position relative to work area

backsplashfront

Forward-facing side

foreground · center · middle · edge · top

Family

backsplashes

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G