Glass Tile Backsplash Ideas for Behind the Range

Solid Piece

• If you would like the installation of your glass tile backsplash to require minimal work, consider using one large glass tile as your backsplash. A single piece of glass, such as a mirror piece, offers the same benefits of a backsplash made up of multiple tiles, but does not require the same multi-piece installation process or filling in around the pieces. Instead, install a single large glass tile or mirror with hanging clips, which attach to the perimeter of the mirror and screw directly into the wall.

Solid-Colored Tiling

• If you would like a patterned look, but want to maintain one solid color throughout the design, lay out a single color of tiles. Begin a solid-colored design by measuring across the top, bottom and sides of the backsplash area and marking the midpoint of each side. Then, connect the midpoints of the sides and the midpoints of the top and bottom to create a “t” through the space. Lay the tiles starting where the two lines meet to complete a centered design.

Two-Color Tiling

• If you have two colors that you would like to use in a tile design, alternate between each tile color to create a checkerboard pattern. Another option is to lay a row of one color of tiles and then a row of the second color to create either horizontal or vertical lines in the backsplash. Like with a single color design, you should still begin laying the tiles in the center of the space to ensure an even, centered tile job.

Mosaic Tiling

• If you have an artistic touch, you can use glass tiles to create a mosaic in the backsplash area behind a range. Before installing the mosaic on the wall, you should measure the backsplash area and mark an area of the same size on a flat surface with masking tape or chalk. Then, lay the tiles out inside the marked space to create the design, using a tile saw to cut tiles for the mosaic if necessary. Once you have the design completed, transfer the mosaic to the wall space piece by piece.