A tiled mirror in the kitchen serves as a splash guard behind the stove and the sink and thus protects the wall behind from dirt. Tiles are also a design element and can also enhance the look of your kitchen furnishings. Here you can find out which tiles are suitable for a tile mirror in the kitchen and how to cut and attach the tiles.
What is a tile mirror?
A tile mirror refers to tiles attached to a wall. Tile mirrors can mainly be found in the kitchen above the stove and the sink. The tile strip does not reach the floor but usually ends behind the kitchen cupboards. Even in modern bathrooms, tiles are now often installed instead of completely tiling walls.
Choosing the right tiles
The different materials available have their advantages and disadvantages. Not all tiles are suitable for a tile mirror in the kitchen.
Earthenware:
These tiles are glazed and impermeable to water. They can be easily processed in a tile mirror.
Porcelain stoneware:
These tiles can be laid indoors and outdoors – also in an outdoor summer kitchen. They are frost-resistant and very tough. However, you shouldn’t treat them with wax or gloss cleaner.
Stoneware:
These tiles are also ideal for indoor use and are usually of high quality. The resistance is somewhat lower than that of porcelain stoneware tiles.
Ceramic:
Ceramic is ideal for a tile mirror in the kitchen. It is water and dirt repellent. The tiles are available unglazed or glazed. The colors of different batches can vary slightly. So when buying, you should make sure that you buy tiles from a batch so that your tiled area looks uniform in the kitchen.
Faience:
This handcrafted ceramic is also suitable for the kitchen and bathroom. These are available in countless decors that offer versatile design options for your kitchen. However, the thin tiles are prone to breakage. You should consider this when buying and purchase a few more tiles.
Porcelain:
The material is suitable for heavily used walls. It is insensitive to stains, can also be treated with chemical cleaning agents, and is therefore very easy to care for.
Terracotta:
Terracotta tiles are not suitable for a tile mirror in the kitchen due to their porosity and high maintenance requirements. Instead, the terracotta tiles are often used as floor tiles.
Correctly plan tile mirrors for the kitchen
The advantage of a tiled mirror in the kitchen: it is usually a manageable surface with straight edges. Therefore, with a little skill, such a splash guard can be easily attached without a professional craftsman.
Before you start cutting and installing the tiles, you should draw up an installation plan to determine the tile needs. This is especially true if you need to cut tiles to master sockets or corners, or if you want to add a tile mirror with a specific pattern.
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