Backsplash School (1): What Are Brick Backsplash Tile Ideas?

Brick backsplash tile

Brick backsplash tile ideas are a little confusing subject, which can be classified under kitchen remodeling and backsplash selection. What is brick backsplash tile? In one of my early articles, I had touched the shape of the backsplash tile and the material of the backsplash. I think it is time to identify all the shapes especially the trendy ones like brick backsplash tile.

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The designers would like to bring new dimensions into kitchen remodeling. First, they kindled brick backsplash tile ideas by using real brick. Then veneer brick was inserted into the backsplash market. Finally, Subway backsplash tile is called brick backsplash which gives the same effect as the vision. Now, Brick Backsplash Tile style or Brick Backsplash Tile pattern is taking place on the stage.

Brick Pattern Backsplash Tiles:

The vision of brick pattern backsplash tile won’t be the same for all projects. These days, vision takes the first rank in any kind of kitchen style. So brick backsplash tile won’t be a real brick, won’t be a veneer brick. The only pattern name indicates if it is a brick backsplash or not.

The most popular brick pattern backsplash tiles are : Grid Horizontal (Stack Bond), Off Set (Strecher Bond), Alternating Horizontal Brick Pattern.

Grid Horizontal Brick Backsplash Pattern

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Off Set Brick Backsplash Pattern

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Alternating Horizontal Brick Backsplash Pattern

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The rectangle cut backsplash can be patterned as a brick. In this condition, the backsplash itself would be a real brick, veneer brick, ceramic, travertine, marble, glass, and stainless steel.

Real Brick Backsplash Tile:

The colorful, non-homogenous shape of rectangle bricks carries a nice and old looking to the kitchen. Especially, it can be named shabby chic backsplash style.

Shabby Chic Backsplash Style

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Veneer Brick Backsplash Tile:

Veneer brick is not as thick as a real solid brick. This is like a thin surface for coating. The material is the same as masonry brick. To classify them, there should be able to tell the difference based on the apparent thickness.

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Ceramic Brick Backsplash Tile:

Ceramic brick backsplash tile is very common and easy to find out to fit into your project. Matte Glaze or Glossy Glaze can be picked upon the desired design. Keep in mind that there are many different kinds of matte. They all look almost the same, and they can be very different to the touch. For instance, magnesium mattes often are described as having a “butterfat” feel, while barium and strontium mattes offer some unique bright colors while being very dry. There are many different degrees of matte, with a “satin” matte about halfway between a dry matte and a glossy glaze. Matte ceramic brick backsplash pertains to a glazed surface that diffusely reflects light. Glossy Ceramic Brick Backsplash has a surface that reflects light in a specular (mirror-like) way.

 

Travertine Brick Backsplash Tile:

Travertine is a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, especially hot springs. Travertine is most commonly available in tile sizes for floor installations. Travertine is one of the most frequently used stones in modern architecture. Mostly the tumbled travertine gives the best result for brick backsplash tile ideas.

Split Face Travertine Brick Backsplash Tile 

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In the tile market, Travertine is often sold in a tumbled finish because it enhances its natural pitting. “Tumbled” means both the finish of the stone and one of two processes used to create these finishes.

Tumbled Travertine Brick Backsplash

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Marble Brick Backsplash Tile:

Marble is a classic and elegant addition to brick backsplash tile. Mostly White Carrara Marble and Calacata Gold Marble can be picked for the kitchen remodeling ideas. Honed marble backsplash or polished marble backsplash can be counted as optional details.

Carrara Bianco Honed Brick Backsplash Tile

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Honed Marble Backsplash Tile vs. Polished Marble Backsplash Tile

The easy way to understand the difference between honed marble backsplash tile and polished marble backsplash tile is, look and feel: Honed lacks the shininess and reflective qualities that polished marble has. Instead, it has a more satin-feel, smooth, and velvety to the touch. A polished finish gives the smooth surface a shiny, much glossier look.

Glass Brick Backsplash Tile has a wide variety of colors and a wide variety of sizes. From Simple plain color to the colorful mix, the palette is joyful. Gray, White, Beige, Blue, and Sea Colors are very fashionable these days if they are picked to use as plain colors and larger sizes. Earth colors are still popular to have a happy feeling to the kitchen remodeling if a smaller size is matter.

Stainless Steel Brick Backsplash Tiles are very catchy by price and by low maintenance backsplash characteristics. Especially brushed stainless steel and satin stainless steel turn out perfect in your kitchen remodeling project.

Brushed Stainless Steel Brick Backsplash Tile

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Satin and Brushed Stainless Steel Brick Backsplash 

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