7 Peel-and-Stick Backsplash Tile Ideas for Your Kitchen

Marble is a timeless look for both countertops and backsplashes. But it’s expensive and can be difficult to maintain. You can get the look for less thanks to peel-and-stick marble inspired backsplash tiles that are available in a wide variety of styles. 

Cleaning a marble backsplash is a constant chore. Faux marble tiles don't require regular sealing like marble does and you aren’t left with permanent stains if you forget to wipe them down after they get splattered with oils or sauces. 

As with all peel-and-stick backsplash tiles there is no mortar or grout required, which makes installation much easier. Due to the lower cost to purchase and ease of install, you can extend a marble look backsplash all the way to the ceiling with a lower investment. 

If the marble look doesn’t fit your aesthetic, peel-and-stick backsplash tiles are available in a variety of other looks such as stone and wood.

Peel-and-stick glass backsplash tiles are more popular than ever due to their durability, ease of maintenance and elegant look. 

Designers and homeowners love that glass tiles are non-porous and stain resistant. Bacteria and mildew won’t grow on glass, which is another reason they make a great choice as a kitchen backsplash. 

The most sought-after glass backsplash tiles continue to be distinctive mosaic patterns and subway tile shapes. The beauty of glass is the availability of a variety of shapes and colors that no other material offers, which allows you to stamp your personality on any kitchen.

As a rule, kitchen backsplash tiles should complement or contrast with your countertop color. Avoid backsplash colors and patterns that will clash with your countertops, so you aren’t left with a kitchen that looks overly busy. 

The use of color can be subtle like adding a green backsplash to an all-white kitchen or it can be bold by choosing a gold backsplash to complement a butcher block countertop.

As soon as we declare that subway tile has become passe, it always comes roaring back. With peel-and-stick subway tile you can choose from metal, glass, or ceramic. You can even get ones with texture for a unique look. 

Subway tile works well when tying in walls to floors or kitchens to bathrooms. As a backsplash, subway tile plays nicely with most cabinet styles and countertop materials.

You’ll find a larger selection of smooth stick-on backsplash tiles to choose from, but if you’re seeking a more natural and organic look consider a peel-and-stick textured tile.

Textured tile can soften the design of a kitchen in a subtle yet noticeable way. But be careful, some designs can dominate the kitchen if not used correctly.

The drawback to textured tile is that it can be more difficult to clean, but for some that’s an acceptable tradeoff for a distinctive look.

These six-sided tile pieces are on trend and add the popular honeycomb look to any kitchen. 

Hexagon tiles can be a challenge to install due to their small size. Keeping them level and spaced properly is not easy, but peel-and-stick hexagon tiles take the worry out of installation which makes them more appealing to DIYers. 

Peel-and-stick hexagon tiles look great in both modern and traditional styled kitchens. They're available in glass, metal and resin materials and a wide assortment of colors to complement most countertop materials. 

You can get creative and tie in a hexagon backsplash to your hexagon floor tiles. Go bold with contrasting colors and sizes or make a subtle connection by keeping the colors and dimensions the same.

Glossy backsplash tile has been the standard for years, but tiles with a matte finish are gaining in popularity. Peel-and-stick matte tiles can do a better job at concealing dried water droplets and smudges which makes them ideal as a kitchen backsplash. 

Kitchens with matte or satin painted cabinets should keep the same finish across the backsplash as glossy or polished tiles will clash. 

If peel-and-stick kitchen backsplash tiles aren’t for you, there are plenty of other ways to decorate your backsplash. These ideas include using wallpaper, wall decals, shiplap or paint.