If you're thinking about putting a backsplash in your kitchen but aren't sure if it's the right choice, keep reading to learn about the advantages of doing so!
Protection
While there are many benefits to having a backsplash, it's important to understand why they exist in the first place. They're there to keep water and food particles from splattering on the walls behind the sink or stove. Without these barriers in place, you'll be washing your walls with caustic chemicals and abrasive sponges, perhaps damaging the surfaces and causing premature wear and tear. Not to mention the stubborn water and food stains that will not go away no matter how hard you scrub.
Easy Cleaning
Rather than destroying your walls, a backsplash will protect them while also being simple to clean. There are a range of materials to pick from, and cleaning will be a breeze as long as they are properly sealed after installation. Your backsplash will look brand new with just a daily wipe down. Make sure you know what kind of household cleaners to use on the backsplash material you've chosen.
Water and Stain Treatment
In addition to being simple to clean, a properly coated backsplash will be water and stain resistant, preventing damage to the regions behind your stove and sink as well as keeping pests out of the kitchen. They won't bother you if there are no stray crumbs to be found back there! With such a low-maintenance tool in the kitchen, you'll spend less time cleaning and more time appreciating your culinary creations!
Value and Style
Backsplashes are attractive not just because of their practicality, but also because they bring value and style to your home. When guests walk into your kitchen and find a gorgeous backsplash, it instantly elevates the area. It may appear like the room is incomplete without it. Not only that, but you can use the opportunity to install a backsplash to make your space more visually appealing. Add a mosaic above the stove or a border around the entire countertop area to get creative. Use your backsplash design to grab the viewer's attention with increased visual interest if the major aspects of your kitchen feel a touch too typical.
If you're looking for attractive, sensible, and luxurious tile backsplash installation, here at Austin Tile Pros we will be glad to work with you to meet your needs. Give us a call at 512-312-7956 and we'll give you a free quote.