Laundry Splashback tiles

A laundry splashback is a chance to be a little bolder without asking the entire room to follow. Decide whether the tile should pick up the cabinetry colour or be the detail that breaks it up. Both can feel right; the difference is in the undertone, finish and amount of wall you cover.

Shape changes the mood

Subway tiles give a slim splashback an easy, horizontal rhythm. Kit Kat tiles make it feel taller and more textured, especially beside flat-front cabinetry. A mosaic tile adds finer detail where the wall area is small. Keep the grout colour in mind too: close in tone for a softer surface, contrasting if you want the pattern to show.

Colour beside the sink

White tiles are anything but one-note here. Creamier whites work with warm timber and stone; a cleaner white can sharpen darker joinery. Green tiles bring a natural colour note to a laundry with oak or brushed metal. Compare a few samples upright, beside the actual benchtop and cabinet finish, to see which colour feels most at home.

Let the splashback belong to the room

The tiles do not need to match another room exactly. A familiar colour or material can connect the laundry to the kitchen or bathroom, while a different tile shape keeps it distinctive. For the broader room scheme, explore laundry tiles. For another compact surface with similar design decisions, browse kitchen splashback tiles.

Frequently asked questions

How high should a laundry splashback go?

That depends on the sink, cabinetry and the wall you want to protect. A short run can keep the tile as a detail; taking it higher can make colour or texture more central to the room. Agree on the extent with your installer before calculating quantities.

Are glossy tiles suitable for a laundry splashback?

Glossy wall tiles can reflect light beautifully in a compact laundry. Check the individual product's intended wall application and care information, particularly around the sink and benchtop.

Can I use mosaic tiles behind a laundry sink?

Yes, when the chosen mosaic is specified for the location. Smaller pieces can bring lovely detail to a narrow area. Review the finish, grout and care information for the particular product with your installer.

Should the splashback match the laundry floor tiles?

Not necessarily. A repeated undertone can bring the surfaces together, even when one has more colour or pattern. Put floor and wall samples side by side with the cabinetry before committing.

Which grout colour works with laundry splashback tiles?

A grout close to the tile colour keeps a compact splashback soft and continuous. More contrast highlights the tile shape. Compare the combination beside the cabinetry and benchtop before choosing.

Should laundry splashback samples be viewed upright?

Yes. Place samples vertically behind the sink and look at them in the room's morning and evening light. This shows how gloss, texture and colour will sit against the cabinetry far more clearly than a flat sample.