Affordable Tile for Backsplashes

I like for all of my projects to be affordable, and my current project, the tile backsplash is no exception. There are so many affordable tile options on the market to make your beautiful kitchen dreams a reality! All of these are under $10 a square foot and all are available from your local big box hardware stores. Many of these affordable tile options are even in stock, with no special ordering necessary.

Affordable Tile Backsplashes

1. White gloss subway tile. There are many reasons that subway tile is so popular right now, but it’s affordable price probably has a lot to do with it. It’s one of the least expensive options available. Plus it’s so easy to find in stores.
2. Marble subway tile. Love the look of classic subway, but want something a little more glam? Marble subway is also pretty easy to find.
3. Arctic ice subway tile. I love the aqua color of this glass subway tile. It would make such a statement in a white kitchen!
4. Wood porcelain tile. This tile would look great in a kitchen than needs a bit of warmth.
5. Black and white tile. I love the patterns in this tile. If you want a fun backsplash on a budget, this is for you! Must be ordered online.
6. Octagon tile. This tile can be hard to work with, but is lovely when done well. Use the same color of grout to minimize any wonky grout tile lines. It also comes in light blue, black and mint green as well!
7. Black and white diamond tile. This company makes some really fun patterns that mimic more expensive cement tile. Must be ordered online.
8. Pinwheel tile. I’m using this tile in my kitchen right now. It’s a fun pattern that really makes a bold impact in mass. It’s available in stock at stores, which is great for impulsive project do-ers like myself.
9. Honeycomb mosaic tile. This tile can be lovely with black grout. They are readily available at local hardware stores and classic.
10. White, grey and black 4 x 4 tiles. These tiles are what I wanted to use for my gingham pattern. They are incredibly affordable. By the way, the ratio for a gingham pattern is 25% white, 25% black, 50% grey. So for 22 square feet, I was going to need about 50 white, 50 black, and 100 grey (not counting the extras for cuts and mistakes.)
11. Yellow and gulf blue 4 x 4 tiles. Okay, I know you’re thinking I’m crazy, but I didn’t mean to use these together. Using 1 bright color would make such a fun backsplash! You could even stagger them, subway tile style. There are a ton of other fun colors as well. Most of the fun colors must be ordered online.