Kitchen Wall Tiles
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Mumble Wenge Wood Effect Porcelain Tiles£ 39.97 /m2 Regular Price £42.00 /m2 -
Sapphire Blue Quartz Sparkly Tiles£ 79.99 /m2 Regular Price £105.00 /m2 -
Jazz Pink Marble Effect Porcelain Tiles£ 19.97 /m2 Regular Price £51.02 /m2
Kitchen Wall Tiles Ideas, Make Your Kitchen Pop!
From bright whites and cream marble effects to dark stone, warm wood-effect finishes, and bold sparkly quartz, there's a finish to suit every kitchen style and budget. Most tiles in this range are available at competitive sale prices, with many currently discounted and free samples available to order before you buy.
Every tile in this collection is hard-wearing, easy to wipe down, and built to last in a busy kitchen environment whether you're tiling a splashback behind the hob or covering a full wall.
How to Choose the Right Kitchen Wall Tiles
Think about how your kitchen actually gets used day to day. If you cook often and deal with steam and grease regularly, a smooth polished or gloss surface is the easiest to maintain — a quick wipe keeps it looking clean. If you want something more distinctive, sparkly quartz tiles like Amethyst Plum work well as a feature wall or splashback where impact matters more than practicality. The key is matching the finish to how the space is used, not just how it looks in a photo.
- Location : splashback behind the hob, above the worktop, or full wall coverage
- Finish : polished and gloss surfaces are the easiest to wipe clean in a busy kitchen
- Style : bright and reflective, warm and textured, luxurious marble effect, or bold sparkly feature
- Maintenance : consider how much time you want to spend cleaning before choosing a heavily textured or dark finish
- Samples : always order samples first to check how a tile looks in your kitchen lighting before buying
What Tiles Are Best for Your Kitchen Walls?
Polished Porcelain
Tiles like Supreme White and White Onyx have a smooth, reflective surface that bounces light around the kitchen and wipes clean in seconds.
Marble Effect Porcelain
Options like Martian Grey, Black Rose, Jazz Pink, and Dyna Natural Cream deliver the veined, luxurious look of real marble without any of the sealing or maintenance it demands.
Wood Effect Porcelain
Tiles such as Mumble Wenge and Pearl Honey bring warmth and texture to kitchen walls — the kind of look that timber would give, without the risk of warping, staining, or water damage.
Sparkly Quartz
Amethyst Plum and similar quartz tiles are engineered for impact.
- Choose polished porcelain if you want a bright, light-reflecting splashback that's effortless to keep clean
- Choose marble effect porcelain if you want a high-end, designer look without the maintenance of real stone
- Choose wood effect porcelain if you want warmth and natural texture on your kitchen walls without any upkeep concerns
- Choose sparkly quartz if you want a standout feature wall or splashback that becomes the focal point of the room
Kitchen Wall Tiles Comparison
Use this table to compare the main kitchen wall tile types side by side before making a decision.
| Tile Type | Polished Porcelain | Marble Effect Porcelain |
|---|---|---|
| Look and Style | Clean, bright, and reflective — a timeless finish that suits modern and classic kitchens equally | Realistic veining and stone detail — delivers a luxury, high-end aesthetic without natural stone costs |
| Best For | Splashbacks, full-height walls, and smaller kitchens that need more light | Feature splashbacks, full walls, and kitchens where a designer finish is the priority |
| Ease of Cleaning | Very easy — smooth gloss surface wipes clean quickly with minimal effort | Very easy — same practical performance as standard porcelain despite the decorative finish |
| Stain Resistance | High — polished surface repels grease and moisture effectively | High — porcelain base means no sealing required and strong resistance to staining |
| Typical Price Per m² | Around £15–£30 per m² | Around £15–£35 per m² |
Kitchen Wall Tile Prices and Value
Most porcelain kitchen wall tiles on this page — including polished whites, marble-effect, and wood-effect designs — fall into a practical price band of roughly £15–£30 per m², with many available at reduced prices as part of ongoing offers.,
Marble-effect and wood-effect finishes with more detailed surface printing can sit a little higher depending on the design, while sparkly quartz tiles sit at the premium end of the range at around £40–£50 per m² — a higher outlay, but one that delivers a genuinely striking, long-lasting feature that's hard to replicate with any other material.
Kitchen Wall Tiles FAQs
Are porcelain tiles good for kitchen walls?
Yes — porcelain is one of the best materials you can use on kitchen walls. It's moisture resistant, hard-wearing, and easy to wipe down after cooking, making it a practical choice for splashbacks, full walls, and the area around the hob and sink.
What tile finish is easiest to keep clean behind a hob?
A smooth, polished, or gloss finish is the easiest to clean in the area directly behind a hob. Flat surfaces have nowhere for grease and steam residue to settle, so a quick wipe with a damp cloth is usually enough to keep them looking clean.
Can I use marble effect tiles as a full-height kitchen splashback?
Yes — marble-effect porcelain tiles work very well as full-height splashbacks and are a popular choice for kitchens where a premium, designer finish is the goal. Unlike real marble, they don't need sealing, are stain resistant, and are far more forgiving in a busy kitchen environment.
Are sparkly quartz tiles suitable for the wall behind a cooker?
Sparkly quartz tiles are a durable, non-porous surface that handles the heat and moisture generated behind a cooker well. They're stain resistant and easy to wipe down, making them a practical as well as a visually striking choice for this area.
How do I know how many tiles I need for my kitchen wall?
Measure the height and width of the area you want to tile in metres, then multiply the two figures together to get your total m². Once you have that figure, add 10–15% on top to allow for cuts, waste, and any future replacements — this is a standard allowance recommended for any tiling project.
Can I order samples of kitchen wall tiles before buying?
Yes — and it's strongly recommended before placing a full order. Tile colours, finishes, and surface textures can look quite different on screen compared to how they appear in your own kitchen under your specific lighting.