Grease splatters, steam and even heat from the stove and oven could melt or warp inferior materials, such as the average plastic. For this reason, ceramic, porcelain, glass or metal tiles are a great choice for the area closest to the cooking.
If you are on a tight budget but planning to have a beautiful backsplash, you can always place your kitchen backsplash behind the stove only. When it comes to functionality, the materials you choose for the backsplash should keep food stains off the wall.
One disadvantage of wood is that it's flammable. You shouldn't install it behind a gas cooktop unless you can guarantee a minimum distance of 18 inches between the backsplash and the back burners. Moreover, unlike tile, stone, and metal, wood can warp.
Ceramic or porcelain tiles for a backsplash behind the stove provides a durable, heat-resistant surface that combats inevitable oil splatters and sauce splashes, while offering tons of room for a creative kitchen wall décor.
For a more modern or industrial look, stainless steel provides a durable material option for a kitchen backsplash. Sheets of flat steel are easily affixed to the wall and the material itself is heat-resistant and very easy to clean.
Peel and stick vinyl backsplash can be used for stove backsplash DIY, it will resist the heat of a stove (if it's a gas stove, make sure you left a safety zone to avoid any contact with an open flame). The peel and stick backsplash behind the stove will not move or yellowing.
Your peel and stick Smart Tiles will resist heat, even if it's possible to remove them when they are warmed up. In fact, to remove your tiles, we suggest that you heat them one-by-one with a blow dryer, but that won't take them off.
Do put a backsplash behind your cooktop and hood vent.
Many homeowners will put accent tile behind their cooktop and hood vent to act as a feature in the kitchen. Grease, bubbling sauce, steam and other elements coming from your stove make for a messy cleaning job. Having a backsplash there will eliminate the headache.
Install glass tiles as a backsplash behind a range if you want a wall surface that is low-maintenance and easy to clean. Use a household glass cleaner to wipe food particles and greasy residue off a glass-tiled backsplash.
Large Metal Backsplash Sheets
Sheets of metal, such as brushed stainless steel or virtually any sheet metal made for backsplashes, are an ideal option for behind the stove, as they resist heat and are among the easiest backsplashes to clean.
For maximum security, consider using a noncombustible material in your fireplace surround before adding shiplap. Many people will use tile, marble, stone, brick, or steel as surround materials directly around the fireplace opening for their gas or wood-burning fireplaces.
Using Shiplap behind a Stove
Again, we have cabinets and some some people have butcher block counters butted up to their stoves and it all works fine. If you use a product, such as Hardiplank, it is essentially cement and heat resistant.
Yes, you can use wood for a kitchen wall backsplash, with plywood backsplashes being particularly common. However, materials like tile, stone, stainless steel and mosaic are more commonly used for backsplashes due to their versatility and durability.
Laminate is only moderately resistant to heat and can be damaged by hot pans and cooktop burners. Therefore, it is not suitable for the backsplash area directly behind a stove or cooktop.
Peel and stick backsplashes do not discolor over time. So long as you take good care of your backsplash and give it the right cleaning maintenance, it can last you a long time. Since they're made with real materials, you don't have to worry about the space looking “cheap”.
Apply sealant to your tiles and grout.
To create a barrier between your backsplash and the food in your kitchen, apply a sealant to both the tile and grout. Sealant is water resistant and will protect even porous tile from damage. You can even periodically reseal your backsplash if necessary.
It's a smooth modern look of sheen and color that brings together cabinets, countertops and appliances in a spectacular way. Glass backsplashes do not require sealing, will not stain and are resistant to mold and bacteria. With few seams and no grout, they are also very easy to clean and care for.
Backsplashes are an expanse of material that typically fills the gaps on a kitchen or bathroom wall between cabinets and a countertop, spanning the length of the countertop.
You often see beadboard in kitchens and baths because it's a great alternative to tile. It's inexpensive and easy to install! It can be cut to any length. With the right material and properly sealed (read below), it can safely be used for a backsplash.
I found that Smart Tiles are easy to install peel and stick tiles that are heat and humidity resistant. They can be used around a fireplace and are perfect for a kitchen or bathroom backsplash.
These peel and stick tiles have a high-end look, are heat and humidity resistant, and will stay in place as long as you want them. They are a great solution when you want to update old tile fireplaces without the expense and mess.
Are tiles heat resistant? Most tiles are heat resistant however it's best to keep them away from the direct source of heat as they can be susceptible to cracking and, most commonly, discolouring over time if too close to the heat. It is recommended to tile 14cm away from the heat source.
Peel-and-stick is ideal if you want to save time and money. But the reality is that nothing can really measure up to real tile. Peel-and-stick tile could be great for rental housing (if your landlord agrees) or if you want to make your kitchen look chic but can't yet afford a remodel.