Standard backsplashes are typically 4 inches but you can make them taller, even double the height up to 8 inches. You have full control over how you want it to look.
How much does it cost to install 20 square feet of backsplash?
Type of Tile Per Square Foot 20 sq. ft.
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Ceramic $25 $592
Stone $30 $630
Glass $32 $646
Stainless Steel $36 $734
How many boxes of tile do I need for a backsplash?
Multiply the length times the width of your chosen backsplash tile. For our example, we'll use a tile that is 8 inches tall/long by 6 inches wide: 8 X 6 = 48 square inches of area per tile. Divide the area per tile into the total material needed: 3955 divided by 48 equals 83 tiles required for the backsplash.
How many square feet is a 12x12 tile?
Since a 12 by 12 ceramic tile is one square foot, the number of square feet equals the number of tiles you need to cover the floor space. However, you should allow for cutting tiles to fit or breakage, so add 20 percent to your measurement.
What is the average size of a kitchen backsplash?
The standard backsplash in the kitchen, the area on the wall above the countertops but beneath the cabinets, generally runs between 15 and 18 inches tall for people of average heights.Oct 29, 2019
How many square feet does a 12x12 tile cover?
How many square feet is a 12×12 tile? For clarification, (1) 12×12 tile covers 1 square foot. And the term “12×12” actually refers to the length and width of the tile in inches.Feb 21, 2019
How big is a typical backsplash?
Standard backsplashes are typically 4 inches but you can make them taller, even double the height up to 8 inches. You have full control over how you want it to look.