How to Use Tile Design for the Kitchen

Bring out the beauty of your kitchen cabinets, counter tops and flooring by using tiles. Tile comes in all colors, materials and sizes, giving you the chance of creating truly unique tile designs. Tiles can be used on walls, floors, counters, back splash areas and as detail accents.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Use ceramic tile on your counter tops. They're made to sustain high temperatures and conduct heat. Ceramic tiles will not burn when you set hot pots or dishes on them.

2. Customize ceramic tile in a color and texture that matches or complements your decor.

3. Get mosaic tiles custom made to create a mural on the floor of your kitchen. You can also find pre-made mosaic tiles. Use them in your kitchen murals.

4. Add color to your kitchen back splash. Ceramic tiles can add color and design to the back of your counter top.

5. Bring the look of real stone into your kitchen tile design. Porcelain kitchen tile looks just like real stone. It's durable and resists scratches because it's made of the same material throughout. There is no other type of filler.

6. Make tile borders or mosaics with glass kitchen tiles. They've become more affordable over time and are available in countless colors. Glass tiles reflect light. The beauty of each tile is enhanced.

Tips & Warnings

• Beware that grout between tiles has to be cleaned on a regular basis. If you ignore it, it will become stained over time.
• Beware that kitchen tiles are prone to cracking or chipping. You may need to replace some tiles.

Resources

• Information on tiling your kitchen
• Designing kitchen tiles
• Kitchen tile back splashes