As the heart of our homes, the kitchen is often where style meets practicality. The splashback plays a key role in protecting the walls while adding a decorative touch. Tiles, especially porcelain stoneware, stand out for their many advantages. Let’s discover them together!
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Kitchen sideboard tiles: combining aesthetics and functionality
Tiles for kitchen sideboard: Standards and characteristics
The choice of tiles for your kitchen splashback cannot be limited to aesthetic considerations alone. Although splashback tiles offer many advantages, it is essential to take into account a few technical characteristics to ensure durability and reliability.
Slip resistance: DIN 51130 standard
As an area that is prone to splashes of water and grease, there is a real risk of slipping in the kitchen, especially when cleaning. The DIN 51130 standard is used to assess the slip resistance of a floor covering. This level is assessed under footwear conditions, and the tiles are then classified from R9 to R13. Here is what the level associated with your tiles tells you about them:
- R9: normal grip
- R10: average slip resistance
- R11: high slip resistance
- R12: very high slip resistance
- R13: maximum slip resistance
For a room such as the kitchen, an R10 rating is generally recommended: it is the perfect compromise, offering both safety and ease of maintenance. It is important to note that a higher rating means greater roughness. In other words, cleaning will be a real chore!
Tile Colours and Formats
Splashback tiles come in a wide range of colours and sizes to help you customise your kitchen exactly to your taste. In terms of colours, you can opt for white, grey or beige to create a minimalist look. If you’re looking for something more dynamic for your kitchen, tiles in bright colours such as blue, green or yellow are perfect.
When it comes to formats, you’re spoilt for choice: from classic 10X10 cm squares to 7.5X15 cm rectangles and more original shapes such as hexagons, you’re sure to find the right model for your needs and desires. However, be careful: the choice of size and colour will inevitably have a direct impact on the overall atmosphere of your kitchen. While large, light-coloured tiles will give the impression of more space, smaller, darker patterns will add a warm and welcoming touch to your room. Think about this before you buy!
The effects of kitchen sideboard tiles
When discussing porcelain stoneware tiles, it is worth noting that they offer a wide variety of aesthetic effects, making it easy to reproduce the appearance of well-known natural or industrial materials with remarkable accuracy. Among the possible effects are:
- The wood effect, to add warmth and elegance without the maintenance constraints. Ideal for a Scandinavian or more rustic atmosphere.
- The stone effect, which evokes the solidity and authenticity of this natural material with its many shades for a sophisticated look.
- The Bali stone effect, for an exotic and exotic feel, making every moment in the kitchen a getaway.
- The travertine stone effect, which offers a soft texture and warm hues evoking Mediterranean luxury.
- The concrete effect, for an industrial and modern atmosphere with its raw and refined appearance.
- The terracotta effect, for a traditional touch reminiscent of kitchens of yesteryear.
This multitude of possible effects brings a unique touch to your kitchen while allowing you to enjoy the technical advantages of porcelain stoneware.
Why is porcelain stoneware suitable for kitchen sideboard?
Particularly recommended for kitchen splashbacks, porcelain stoneware offers a host of advantages. It is renowned for its many qualities, including:
Its resistance
Dense and non-porous, it is resistant to impact, scratches and stains, ensuring long life.
Its ease of maintenance
With its smooth surface, porcelain stoneware is easy to clean, ideal for removing splashes and cooking grease with a simple wipe of a sponge. In addition, its non-porous texture makes it perfectly hygienic, preventing the growth of bacteria and mould for a healthy kitchen.
Heat resistance
Withstanding high temperatures, it is perfect behind a hob!
Its variants
Available in a wide range of colours, sizes and effects, it adapts to all styles of decoration and fits easily into a new kitchen or an older room.
In addition to all this, porcelain stoneware is an environmentally friendly material, made from natural raw materials and does not release volatile organic compounds, for a healthy environment!
FAQs about splashback tiles: answers to all your question
How do you maintain splashback tiles?
Porcelain stoneware is very practical and easy to clean on a daily basis with a damp sponge and mild detergent. This combination is all you need to keep your tiles looking shiny for a long time!
What tile sizes should you choose for a splashback?
It all depends on the style you want. Small formats are more ‘classic’ and are frequently found in kitchens. But large formats are not to be overlooked: more contemporary, they are increasingly visible everywhere. The choice is yours.
Can you install a splashback yourself?
The answer is yes! Of course, like any DIY project, installing a splashback yourself requires the right tools and some knowledge. But once you have these two things, there’s no doubt that you can do the job yourself. And if you’re unsure, you can always leave it to an expert!
Do you need to apply a special treatment to splashback tiles?
No, as mentioned above, porcelain stoneware is naturally non-porous and therefore does not require any special treatment. It is resistant to both stains and moisture, which makes it very easy to maintain.
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We offer a wide range of kitchen splashback tiles, from timeless models to designs inspired by the latest trends. Our creations illustrate the variety of our collections and their adaptability to all kitchen styles. Discover them to find the inspiration you need and finally get the kitchen of your dreams!
