Quartz Wall Tiles

This page brings together a striking range of sparkly quartz wall tiles in deep black, red, white, plum, and grey — each one finished with a polished surface that catches and reflects light from every angle.

These quartz tiles are designed to make an impression — ideal for bathroom feature walls, shower enclosures, and kitchen splashbacks where shimmer and glamour are the goal rather than an afterthought.

As practical as they are decorative, quartz tiles are water resistant and wipe clean with ease. For a full bathroom scheme, explore more bathroom wall tiles to find complementary options to pair with a quartz feature.

Quartz sparkling walls in bathrooms

A full feature wall behind a freestanding bath in deep black or plum quartz is one of the most dramatic statements you can make in a bathroom — the polished surface amplifies both natural daylight and evening lighting to create a genuinely striking result.

Inside shower enclosures, sparkly quartz tiles behave differently to standard ceramic or porcelain. The reflective surface makes the enclosed space feel larger and more open, while the high sheen catches the light in a way that plain tiles simply do not. Black quartz against white sanitaryware creates a sharp, high-contrast look; white or grey quartz keeps things lighter and softer.

As accent bands or tiled niches within a bathroom, quartz tiles add a focused hit of sparkle without covering the entire room. A single inset shelf in black quartz surrounded by plain white tiles, for example, becomes a feature in itself.

Quartz is heavier than standard ceramic wall tiles, so the wall substrate needs to be solid and suitable for the additional load. Professional installation is recommended to ensure correct adhesive coverage and a lasting bond. To build a complete bathroom look around a quartz feature, pair quartz feature walls with simpler bathroom wall tiles from the wider range.

• Sparkly polished finish catches bathroom lighting beautifully — both natural daylight and evening spotlights.
• Smooth, non-porous surface wipes clean quickly and does not hold on to soap scum or water residue.
• Works with chrome, brushed brass, and matte black fixtures — the neutral sparkle adapts to most bathroom hardware finishes.
• Deep colours like black and plum create bold contrast against white baths, basins, and shower trays.
• Hotel-inspired glamour is achievable as a DIY-specified feature wall — you do not need a full room renovation to make quartz tiles work.
• Pairs well with plain, matte-finish tiles on surrounding walls to prevent the sparkle from becoming overpowering.

Quartz wall tiles for kitchens and living spaces

Behind a hob or cooker, sparkly black or dark grey quartz tiles create the kind of statement splashback that tends to become the focal point of the entire kitchen. The polished surface handles grease and cooking splashes without marking, and a wipe-down after use keeps it looking sharp.

Around the sink, a quartz tile backsplash adds a decorative detail to a practical zone. White quartz keeps things fresh and bright; red adds warmth and personality against neutral kitchen cabinetry; grey sits well with both contemporary handleless kitchens and more traditional painted units.

As feature strips between worktops and wall cabinets, quartz tiles introduce a glittering element in a narrow band without dominating the kitchen design. Used this way, even a small quantity of tiles creates strong visual interest at eye level where it is most likely to be noticed.

In living areas, quartz wall tiles work well on fireplace surrounds or alcove feature walls — particularly in rooms where evening lighting is designed to create atmosphere rather than just provide functional brightness.

• Use sparkly black quartz behind a hob for a dramatic, high-contrast splashback that also handles daily cooking splashes well.
• Pair white quartz with sleek handleless units and stone-effect worktops for a kitchen that feels cohesive and considered.
• Balance very sparkly tiles with matte or satin surfaces elsewhere in the room — the contrast makes both elements work harder.
• Red quartz adds a bold colour hit to a neutral kitchen without requiring a full redesign — just one well-placed splashback.
• In living areas, keep surrounding surfaces plain so the quartz feature wall has space to stand out rather than compete.
• Quartz holds its finish well over time — the polished surface does not dull or fade the way some lower-grade glossy tiles can.

Quartz wall tiles versus porcelain and ceramic

Wall tile type	Best for	Key benefits
Sparkly quartz wall tiles	Feature walls, shower enclosures, splashbacks	Strong sparkle, non-porous, luxury finish, dramatic impact
Porcelain wall tiles	Full wall coverage, bathrooms, commercial spaces	Durable, wide design range, lightweight, no sealing
Standard ceramic wall tiles	Kitchens, cloakrooms, everyday wall coverage	Cost-effective, easy to install, broad colour choice

Prices for quartz wall tiles

Sparkly quartz wall tiles sit at the premium end of the wall tile market — priced above standard ceramic and most porcelain wall tiles, but reflecting the material quality, the polished production process, and the distinctive look that draws buyers to quartz in the first place.

The price range across this category varies by colour, finish, and tile size, as the table below outlines. Even entry-level quartz options deliver the sparkle effect — the main differences between price bands relate to colour availability and tile dimensions rather than a significant drop in surface quality.

Range	Typical wall use	Indicative price band
Entry-level quartz wall tiles	Accent panels, shower niches, splashbacks	From around £40–£60 per m²
Mid-range quartz in black, white, grey	Feature bathroom walls, kitchen splashbacks	From around £60–£90 per m²
Premium colours and special finishes	Luxury bathrooms, statement walls	From around £90 per m² upwards