Easy shipping. Learn more.
Natural Stone Backsplash Tile
Filters
- ["Glass","Metal"] (6)
- ["Glass"] (33)
- ["Marble"] (15)
- ["Metal"] (4)
- ["Recycles Glass"] (2)
- Basalt (28)
- Blue Stone (1)
- Ceramic (5)
- Ceramic / Porcelain (1)
- Dolomite (0)
- Glass (1047)
- Glass, Limestone, Resin (1)
- Glass, Marble (3)
- Glass, Metal (2)
- Glass, Stone (1)
- Glass,Limestone (1)
- Glass,Marble (2)
- Granite (0)
- Limestone (73)
- Marble (1000)
- Marble, Glass (10)
- Marble, Mother of Pearl (1)
- Marble, Quartzite (2)
- Metal (23)
- Mix,Mixed (6)
- Mixed (53)
- Mosaic (5)
- Natural Stone (10)
- Onyx (4)
- Oyster Shell (4)
- Pearl (5)
- Pebble (1)
- Porcelain (2)
- Quartz (1)
- Quartzite (3)
- Recycled Glass (23)
- Recycles Glass (15)
- Slate (4)
- Stone (13)
- Stone, Glass, Resin (1)
- Travertine (142)
- Wood Grain (1)
- 1/2x2 (1)
- 1x1 (5)
- 1x2 (1)
- 1x4 (1)
- 2x2 (13)
- 2x6 (7)
- 2x16 (1)
- 6x3 (1)
- 2/3"x2/3" (1)
- 3D (1)
- 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, 2x12 (1)
- 3-D Small-Bread (0)
- 3-pcs. Mini-Pattern (0)
- 3-pcs. Mini-Pattern Mosaic (Non-Interlocking) (0)
- ["Arabesque"] (2)
- ["Basketweave"] (2)
- ["Elongated Hexagon"] (3)
- ["Hexagon"] (10)
- ["Pennyround"] (2)
- ["Picket"] (2)
- ["Rectangle"] (2)
- ["Square"] (6)
- ["Subway"] (2)
- ["Triangle"] (0)
- Arabesque (21)
- Artistic (2)
- Bamboo (4)
- Bamboo Sticks (0)
- Basketweave (36)
- Beveled (4)
- Brick Joint (72)
- Bubbles (0)
- Chevron (88)
- Crosshatch (2)
- Culture Pattern (3)
- Cupola (3)
- Deep-Beveled Diamond (0)
- Diamond (32)
- Diamond / Rhomboid (0)
- Dot (3)
- Ellipse (2)
- Elongated Hexagon (19)
- Fan (0)
- Flat Pebble / Paledian (0)
- Floral (20)
- Florida Flower (0)
- Flower (18)
- Framework (4)
- Geometric (36)
- Harlow (3)
- Herringbone (87)
- Herringone (0)
- Hexagon (250)
- Hexagon Combo (0)
- Honeycomb (6)
- Interlocking (74)
- Intertwining Arabesque (17)
- Irregular (12)
- Lantern (0)
- Lattice (0)
- Latticed (0)
- Leaf (24)
- Long Octave (0)
- Manhattan (0)
- Mini-Versailles Pattern (0)
- Mixed (5)
- Mosaic (2)
- null (2)
- Octagon (9)
- Octave (0)
- OPUS Mini-Pattern (0)
- Oval (4)
- Pattern (7)
- Pebble (101)
- Penny Round (0)
- Penny-Round (0)
- Pennyround (89)
- Penta (4)
- Picket (53)
- Pinwheel (0)
- Random (29)
- Random Linear (3)
- Random Strip (0)
- Random-Strip (0)
- Rectangle (104)
- Rectangle (1x2 chip) (5)
- Rhombus (11)
- Scale (28)
- Splitface (3)
- Square (241)
- Square,Pennyround (2)
- Square,Pennyround,Triangle,Rectangle (4)
- Stacked (31)
- Stanza (0)
- Subway (27)
- Trapezoid (3)
- Triangle (38)
- Triple-Weave (0)
- Wedge (7)
- Windmill (2)
- 3/4 (9)
- 18 (5)
- 5/8x2 (4)
- 5/8x3 (6)
- 3/4x3/4 (4)
- 1x1 (22)
- 1x2 (24)
- 1x4 (8)
- 1x6 (5)
- 2x2 (82)
- 2x4 (19)
- 02x04 (13)
- 2x6 (9)
- 02x06 (7)
- 2x16 (3)
- 4x1 (5)
- 4x16 (15)
- 8x8 (10)
- 9x12 (7)
- 9.75x9.75 (4)
- 9.75x11.75 (6)
- 10x9.5 (7)
- 10x10 (3)
- 10x11.5 (3)
- 10x11.75 (8)
- 10x12 (6)
- 10.24x10.24 (4)
- 10.25x10.25 (3)
- 10.25x11.75 (10)
- 10.25x12.5 (3)
- 10.5x11 (6)
- 10.5x11.75 (3)
- 10.75x9.75 (5)
- 10.75x10.75 (7)
- 10.75x11 (3)
- 10.75x12.25 (3)
- 10.75x12.5 (7)
- 10.8x11.8 (6)
- 11x11 (16)
- 11x11.75 (13)
- 11x12.5 (13)
- 11.1x11.1 (3)
- 11.18x11.81 (3)
- 11.25x7.75 (3)
- 11.25x11 (5)
- 11.25x11.25 (48)
- 11.25x11.5 (7)
- 11.5x11.5 (6)
- 11.5x12 (14)
- 11.5x12.25 (4)
- 11.5x12.5 (4)
- 11.61x11.02 (6)
- 11.63x11.63 (6)
- 11.73x11.73 (5)
- 11.75x10.5 (4)
- 11.75x11 (3)
- 11.75x11.25 (3)
- 11.75x11.5 (10)
- 11.75x11.75 (97)
- 11.75x12 (58)
- 11.75x12.25 (4)
- 11.77x11.77 (3)
- 11.81x11.22 (6)
- 11.81x11.81 (15)
- 11.81x12.01 (5)
- 11.85x11.85 (3)
- 12x10.5 (15)
- 12x11 (6)
- 12x11.5 (6)
- 12x11.75 (13)
- 12x12 (640)
- 12x36 (8)
- 12.01x12.01 (7)
- 12.25x10.75 (3)
- 12.25x11 (4)
- 12.25x12 (3)
- 12.25x12.25 (28)
- 12.25x18.375 (3)
- 12.5x11.5 (7)
- 12.5x12.5 (11)
- 12.91x11.18 (6)
- 13x11.5 (12)
- 13x12 (16)
- 14x11 (4)
- 14.25x14.25 (4)
- 15x8.25 (6)
- 15.75x15.75 (4)
- 16x8 (5)
- 16.25x14.25 (4)
- 17x12 (4)
- 36x12 (5)
- 48x48 (5)
- 1-1/8" (3)
- 4 inch (5)
- 1-1/2x9 (6)
- 1x4x3/8 (5)
- Irregular (13)
- MISC. (63)
- Mosaic (40)
- PATTERN (209)
- Antiqued (1)
- Blend of glossy and frosted (1)
- Brushed (10)
- Bush Hammered (8)
- CNC-Arched & Honed (Round-face / Wavy) (0)
- CNC-Arched & Tumbled (Round-face / Wavy) (0)
- CNC-Arched (Round-face / Wavy) (0)
- Cracked (1)
- Filled (3)
- Filled & Honed (0)
- Frosted (2)
- frosted (2)
- glass (4)
- Glazed (0)
- Gloss (1)
- Glossy (165)
- glossy (10)
- Honed (566)
- iridescent (9)
- Leathered (0)
- luminous (3)
- lustrous (3)
- Matte (189)
- matte (5)
- Matte & Glossy (1)
- Matte&Glossy (1)
- Matte-Glossy (1)
- Mosaic (1)
- Multi Finish (6)
- Multiple Finish (1)
- Natural (33)
- null (32)
- Polished (414)
- Polished & Chrome (1)
- Polished & Honed & Split-faced (Mix) (0)
- Polished/Honed (0)
- reflective (7)
- Round-Faced (CNC-Arched / Wavy) (0)
- Round-Faced (CNC-Arched / Wavy) & Honed (0)
- sand blasted (1)
- Sandblasted (4)
- Satin (10)
- shimmering (1)
- Shiny (1)
- shiny (1)
- sleek (1)
- sleek black (1)
- Smooth (0)
- Split Face (14)
- Split-Face (2)
- Split-faced (0)
- Split-Faced (0)
- Split-faced (Hi-Low) (0)
- Splitface (8)
- Textured (20)
- Tumbled (67)
- Various (1)
- Wavy (3)
- Beige (192)
- Black (184)
- Black and White (12)
- Blue (288)
- Bronze (3)
- Brown (80)
- Buff (1)
- Burgundy (3)
- Charcoal (Special Order) (3)
- Copper (6)
- Cream (2)
- Dark Gray (1)
- Gold (93)
- Gray (408)
- Green (93)
- Grey (122)
- Ivory (22)
- Light Gray (6)
- Metallic (7)
- Multi (0)
- Multi-Color (69)
- Navy (2)
- Orange (1)
- Pink (10)
- Purple (11)
- Red (22)
- Rust (2)
- Sand (1)
- Silver (45)
- Taupe (1)
- Teal (16)
- Turquoise (2)
- White (839)
- Yellow (19)
- Mini (3)
- LG (4)
- 3/4 (21)
- 1-3/4 (3)
- 30 (7)
- 5/8x5/8 (10)
- 5/8 x 5/8 (5)
- 5/8x1 1/4 (0)
- 5/8x2 (5)
- 5/8x3 (6)
- 3/4x3/4 (9)
- 1x1 (160)
- 1x2 (141)
- 1x3 (15)
- 1x4 (26)
- 1x6 (2)
- 1x12 (3)
- 1.5x5 (3)
- 2x2 (260)
- 02x02 (3)
- 2x3 (11)
- 2x4 (82)
- 02x04 (8)
- 2x6 (25)
- 02x06 (6)
- 2x16 (3)
- 3x3 (41)
- 3x4 (7)
- 3x6 (4)
- 4x4 (10)
- 5x5 (0)
- 6x6 (1)
- 6x12 (3)
- 08x12 (2)
- 9x12 (7)
- 10.24x10.24 (2)
- 11.81x11.81 (5)
- 11.85x11.85 (3)
- 12x12 (34)
- 1" (2)
- 1-1/8" (3)
- 2" (4)
- 3" (6)
- 3/4" x 3/4" (8)
- 1" x 4" (5)
- 1" x 12" (3)
- 1.75" x 1.75" (3)
- 2" x 2" (18)
- 2" x 3" (3)
- 2" x 6" (7)
- 3" x 3" (7)
- 4" x 3/8" (6)
- 4" x 4" (16)
- 9.75" x 9.75" (3)
- 11.25" x 11.25" (6)
- 11.25" x 11.75" (3)
- 12" x 12" (11)
- 12"x12" Nominal sheet (6)
- 12" x 12" Mosaic Sheet (4)
- 12" x 13" (3)
- 12.25" x 12.25" (4)
- 13" x 13" (3)
- 2" Hexagon (10)
- 8IN (2)
- 4 INCH (5)
- 30x30 mm (7)
- 1-1/2x1-1/2 (5)
- 1-1/2x9 (6)
- 1-1/4x1 1/4 (0)
- 1-1/8x1-1/18 (2)
- 1-5/8x6-3/4 (2)
- 10-1/8" x 10-1/8" (2)
- 11-1/4" x 11-1/4" (8)
- 11-7/16" x 12-1/8" (3)
- 11-7/8" x 11-7/8" (6)
- 12" x 12-1/4" (3)
- 12-3/8" x 12-3/8" (4)
- 12X12 (8)
- 14-1/16" x 16-1/8" (4)
- 14-1/4" x 14-1/4" (4)
- 15-3/4" x 15-3/4" (4)
- 1X4X3/8 (6)
- 2-1/2x2-1/2 (3)
- 2-1/2x8 (3)
- 2-1/4x2-1/4 (3)
- 2X2 (27)
- 3-3/4x5-1/2 (3)
- 4x4-1/2 (3)
- Approx. 12x12 (5)
- FLAG: SIZE_NOT_IN_SKU (4)
- Hex (4)
- Hexagon (6)
- Insufficient data: no size token in sku (7)
- Irregular (13)
- Micro Mini (3)
- null (22)
- PATTERN (10)
- Penny (6)
- Random (16)
- Unknown - size not encoded in SKU (5)
- Brick (0)
- Chevron (21)
- Deco Shape (9)
- Diamond (19)
- Ellipse (1)
- Feather (1)
- Flower (1)
- Geometric (1)
- Herringbone (2)
- Hexagon (208)
- Octagon (7)
- Oval (2)
- Pebble (1)
- Penny Round (6)
- Penny round (11)
- Pennyround (0)
- Picket (48)
- Plank (1)
- Rectangle (375)
- Rhombus (11)
- Square (550)
- Trapezoid (3)
- Triangle (15)
- 3D (1)
- Arabesque (1)
- Brick Look (17)
- Decorative Look (32)
- Dolomite Look (0)
- Encaustic (2)
- Floral (11)
- Geometric (112)
- Granite Look (0)
- Hexagon (5)
- Marble Look (197)
- Metal Look (14)
- Metallic look (4)
- Monochromatic Look (6)
- Mosaic (322)
- Onyx Look (0)
- Patterned (3)
- Pebble (1)
- Pebble/Rock (54)
- Solid look (25)
- Spanish/Moroccan (1)
- Stacked Stone (17)
- Stone Look (112)
- Subway (22)
- Terrazzo Look (2)
- Travertine Look (39)
- Wavy (1)
- Wood Look (13)
- ["series_slug","1","Bedrosians"] (1)
- Arizona Tile (197)
- Bedrosians (616)
- Cava di Pietra (491)
- Daltile (131)
- Decoris Ceramic (30)
- Dune (88)
- Fujiwa Tiles (0)
- Harmonia Surfaces (0)
- La Pierre Tile (35)
- Lucca Tile (39)
- Moonstone Tile (16)
- MS International (320)
- Nirvana Tile (572)
- Primo Tile (109)
- Roca Tile (65)
- Room & Tile (111)
- Stone Supply Co (107)
Shell Green brings fresh, nature-inspired color to a classic square mosaic format. Each 11.75 x 11.75 sheet covers 0.96 sq ft; 10 sheets per box de...
View full detailsThe Shell Oyster 13x13 Circle Mosaic highlights genuine shell in a distinctive circle design, providing shimmer and texture for sophisticated livin...
View full detailsCannot be used in direct sunlight
Cannot be used in direct sunlight
Cannot be used in direct sunlight
Cannot be used in direct sunlight
The Shell Oyster White 12x12 1 inch Square Mosaic offers stunning iridescence and durability, making it perfect for adding elegance to walls or flo...
View full detailsFrom the Shell collection, Silver herringbone mosaic offers luminous detail in a timeless pattern for baths and kitchens. Each sheet covers 0.84 sq...
View full detailsShell Silver Multi Size mixes chip sizes for lively texture on a convenient 11.75 x 11.75 sheet. Each sheet covers 0.96 sq ft, and 10 sheets per bo...
View full detailsThe Shell Subway Blue mosaic arrives on 12x12 sheets for fast, seamless installs and a fresh coastal hue. Each sheet covers 1.0 sq ft, with 10 shee...
View full detailsThe Silver 12x12 Split-Face Travertine Splitface Mosaic brings a modern, textured look to your walls. Its split-face finish and travertine material...
View full detailsThe Silver 12x12 Tumbled Eased Travertine Mosaic features a classic tumbled finish and eased edges, perfect for backsplashes and accent walls. Its ...
View full detailsThe Silver 12x12 Filled & Honed Straight Travertine Mosaic offers a smooth, refined finish and straight edges, perfect for modern interiors. It...
View full detailsThe Silver 12x12 Tumbled Travertine Mosaic features a classic tumbled finish and eased edges, perfect for adding natural elegance to any space. Its...
View full detailsThe Silver 12x12 Split-Face Travertine Splitface Mosaic offers a unique, textured surface ideal for feature walls and decorative accents. Its natur...
View full detailsThe Silver 12x12 Filled & Honed Travertine 3D Mosaic brings a modern, dimensional look with a smooth honed finish. Its travertine material and ...
View full detailsThe Silver 12x12 Tumbled Travertine Mosaic offers a natural tumbled finish and eased edges, ideal for adding texture and elegance to any room. Its ...
View full detailsMake a feature moment with Silver Travertine Split Face 1 x 2 Mosaic. Made from travertine, the split-face texture, split-face edge, and mesh-backe...
View full detailsBring a crafted touch to the space with Silver Travertine Split Face 2 x 4 Mosaic. Crafted from travertine, the split-face finish, split-face edge ...
View full detailsMake a feature moment with Silver Travertine Tumbled 1 x 1 Square Mosaic. Crafted from natural travertine, the tumbled finish, softened, tumbled ed...
View full detailsAdd a designer finish with Silver Travertine Tumbled 1 x 2 Square Mosaic. Crafted from travertine, the softly tumbled finish, softened, tumbled edg...
View full detailsBring a crafted touch to the space with Silver Travertine Tumbled 2 x 2 Square Mosaic. Crafted from natural travertine, the tumbled finish, gently ...
View full detailsMake a feature moment with Silver Travertine Tumbled 2 x 4 Square Mosaic. Made from travertine, the tumbled finish with aged character, softened, t...
View full detailsBring a crafted touch to the space with Silver Travertine Tumbled Micro Mini Mosaic. Crafted from travertine, the tumbled finish, softened, tumbled...
View full detailsChoosing a Natural Stone Backsplash for Kitchens
A natural stone backsplash instantly elevates the design of any kitchen or bathroom. The organic beauty of real stone - its veining, color depth, and tactile texture - creates a focal point that manufactured tiles cannot replicate. Whether you prefer the polished elegance of marble or the rustic warmth of tumbled travertine, natural stone backsplashes make a lasting impression.
Best Stones for Backsplashes
Marble is the most popular choice - Carrara subway tile and Calacatta mosaics are kitchen design staples. Travertine in tumbled subway or herringbone formats adds Old World warmth. Slate creates a dramatic, textured backsplash with rich color variation. Limestone provides a clean, subtle backdrop that lets other design elements shine. Stone mosaics in hexagon, herringbone, and basketweave patterns offer the most visual interest.
Kitchen Backsplash Considerations
Kitchen backsplashes face exposure to cooking grease, food splashes, and acidic ingredients. Seal natural stone thoroughly before use and reseal regularly. Marble and limestone are sensitive to acids - consider honed finishes that hide minor etching. For the easiest maintenance, granite and slate backsplashes offer superior stain and acid resistance. Pair your stone backsplash with a matching stone floor for a cohesive design.
Bathroom Backsplash Ideas
In bathrooms, natural stone backsplashes around vanities add a luxurious touch. Marble and dolomite create a clean, spa-like look. Stacked stone veneer or ledger stone creates a dramatic textured backdrop behind freestanding tubs. The bathroom environment is less aggressive than the kitchen, so any sealed natural stone performs well.
Installation and Maintenance
Install natural stone backsplash tiles with white thinset mortar. Seal the stone before grouting to prevent grout absorption into the porous surface. Choose a grout color that complements the stone. After installation, seal again with a penetrating stone sealer. Clean with pH-neutral stone cleaners - avoid using harsh kitchen degreasers directly on the stone.
What is the best natural stone for a kitchen backsplash?
Marble is the most popular natural stone for kitchen backsplashes, particularly Carrara marble in subway or herringbone patterns. For lower maintenance, consider granite or slate, which resist acid etching better than marble. Travertine is ideal for rustic and Mediterranean kitchens. Whichever stone you choose, thorough sealing is essential in the kitchen environment.
Does a natural stone backsplash need to be sealed?
Yes, all natural stone backsplashes must be sealed to protect against staining from cooking grease, sauces, and other kitchen substances. Seal before grouting and again after installation. Reseal every one to two years, or more frequently if you notice water no longer beading on the surface. Kitchen backsplashes benefit from a high-quality penetrating sealer.
How do you clean a natural stone backsplash?
Wipe down your stone backsplash with a soft cloth and pH-neutral stone cleaner after cooking to prevent grease buildup. Avoid acidic cleaners (vinegar, citrus-based sprays) on marble, limestone, and travertine. For stubborn spots, use a stone-safe degreaser. Blot up splatters from acidic foods (tomato sauce, lemon juice) promptly to prevent etching on acid-sensitive stones.