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12 Tile Kitchen Countertops That Are Surprisingly Fresh

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Deirdre Sullivan

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Updated on 10/19/21

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Lately, tile kitchen countertops are starting to look surprisingly modern. Once a kitchen staple throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s, these days thrifty homeowners see tile as an affordable alternative to more expensive counter materials such as quartz, marble, and granite. Even better, anyone with basic do-it-yourself skills can install some tile. So if you are looking for creative ways to refresh your cooking space without going broke, behold these inspirational tile kitchen countertops.

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By definition, a tile is a manufactured piece of hard-wearing material such as ceramic, stone, metal, or even glass, generally used for covering roofs, floors, walls, showers, or other objects such as table tops. Alternatively, tile can sometimes refer to similar units made from lightweight materials such as perlite, wood, and mineral wool, typically used for wall and ceiling applications.

In another sense, a tile is a construction tile or similar object, such as rectangular counters used in playing games. The word is derived from the French word tuile, which is, in turn, from the Latin word tegula, meaning a roof tile composed of fired clay. With that in mind, take a look at the pictures we have below about the tile kitchen countertops we have in stored for you!

1. Arts And Crafts Kitchen

Norberry Tile

Something’s fishy – and I mean that in the best way possible. Scalloped tiles in green look remarkably like a sea creature.

2. Butler Creek Residence

Carlos Delgado, Architect

When deciding on the number of sink bowls for your kitchen, weigh factors such as the number of cooks in your kitchen and how you prep for and clean up after meals. If you are a solo cook and primarily use your dishwasher for clean-up, then a single-bowl sink is probably your best bet.

3. Ceramic Tile Countertop

Florida Tile

Florida Tile is one of the best dealers and manufacturers of tiles- whether ceramic or otherwise. The rectangular tiles used in this island is pretty simple but really complementary to the color of the cabinets in this kitchen.

4. Elegant Porcelain Tile

HGTV Remodels

HGTV Remodels is one of the best activities HGTV have in their site. Check them out for more of their projects!

5. Granite Tile Countertop

Stone Peak

Grey-colored tiles are interesting because they go well with any color of cabinets, drawers or flooring like black and white.

6. Henlopen Acres II

Echelon Custom Homes

Daily clean-up with warm water and mild soap will do the job. Exercise care with the grout, which can be damaged by harsh or acidic cleansers. As for long-term maintenance, glazed ceramic tiles won’t need to be sealed, but the grout may need resealing, depending on the type used. Stone slabs and their grout require annual resealing.

7. Kitchen White Tile Countertop

Loquetuquierasoir

White tiles are the common ones we use at home – why not? We know when they’re clean (partly) and when they’re not.

8. La Cañada Ranch

Sara Ingrassia Interiors

Putting dead space to work. A corner sink can occupy an odd niche that otherwise would have languished. If you have the square footage, you might consider adding a second sink elsewhere in the kitchen to boost the functionality of the work zone.

9. Las Vegas Contemporary Kitchen

Room Solutions

This kitchen may seem smaller than the kitchen designs we see online or in magazines, but the tiles in this island sure plays out well for the space.

10. Margo Residence

CGN Designs

Who says you only put tiles on the islands or countertops? Why not on the entire wall? This is one example where a tiled wall served as an accent wall.

11. Mexico House

David Howell Design

The boveda ceilings continue in the kitchen, and the light fixture was repurposed from a wire basket. The counter stools were locally made and a roadside find.

12. Modern Kitchen

Creative Spaciz

Granite tile countertops that complement well with the walls, ceiling, flooring and the wood works done in this kitchen – I think it’s fascinating.

13. Nutter Kitchen Tile Countertop

Armenian Ceramics

Spectacular hand painted countertop tiles used to change a simple kitchen design to a unique one.

14. Turtle Rock Family

M.A.P. Interiors

The pendant lights and the flooring may not be too pretty, but the space is just awesome! The colors of the cabinets, countertops and the island is beautiful.

15. Western Homestead Ranch Kitchen

Home on the Range Inc.

A handcrafted rusted metal stove hood was suspended from iron bars and timber framework in this western homestead ranch kitchen. The paint on the upper cabinets is a 4 layer mix of coral, cream, butter yellow and glaze to make the cabinets look as if they had been there for ages.

16. Masonboro Harbour Drive

Just Perfect! Home Staging + More

Nice use of tile on counter and side trim. However, given the size of your counter I would use the “brick lay” tiling design over the straight linear lines – where all the tiles are in straight row.

17. Kitchen Tile Countertop

Tile Art Center

Granite tiles used in this counter is in grey and matches the stainless sink.

18. Pink Tile Countertop

Loquetuquierasoir

The first I honestly noticed on this picture aside from the food on the counter is the details below it. Do you like it too?

19. Schluter Tuscany Counter Edge

West Side Tile

The color of this kitchen counter is really unique – I like the earthy feel it has to it! The difference in sizes in the counters is fun too!

20.
Tile Countertops of Dallas Texas

Sharp Floors & Granite Countertops

Pastel colors for the island in the kitchen! Amen! We love this!

I love this list altogether! Tiles are often used to form wall and floor coverings, and can range from simple square tiles to complex mosaics. Tiles are most often made of ceramic, typically glazed for internal uses and unglazed for roofing, but other materials are also commonly used, such as glass, cork, concrete and other composite materials, and stone. The list is great and fun too!

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Nostalgia for Italy

Levina Ekaterina and Vavilova Anastasia

Design idea: a medium-sized straight kitchen in country style with a dining table, with a semi-recessed sink (with front rim) , fronts with recessed infill, fronts of any color, tile worktop, gray backsplash, ceramic tile backsplash, black appliances, terracotta flooring, brown flooring, gray countertops and any ceiling without an island in a private house

Tiny Beach Cottage

Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs

Cozy beach cottage with artists loft that is open and airy with eclectic styling and unique touches to create a creative space utilizing every nook and cranny for storage. Photography by John Lennon

CASA BEATRICE

PadiglioneB

Stylish design: medium sized direct kitchen-living room in modern style with double sinks, flat cabinets, yellow cabinets, tile worktops, green splashback, porcelain tile splashback, underfloor appliances furniture front, marble floor, colorful floor, green countertop and tiered ceiling - latest trend

Calle Loma

M43 LLC Fine Homebuilding

Pictured: large u-shaped, bright neoclassical (modern classic) kitchen with dining table, overhead sink, flat cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile worktops, beige splashback , porcelain tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, brick flooring, island, red flooring, white countertops, wet bar and window sink with

Living/Dining/Kitchen

Polykrome Design

This open living/dining/kitchen is oriented around the 45 foot long wall of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Lake Champlain. A sunken living room is a cozy place to watch the fireplace or enjoy the lake view.

Marbella County Club

Elliott Floor Covering, Inc.

California Classics Wood Flooring , La Jolla Maple - Artisan Hand Scraped, Hand Chiseled & Lightly Distressed floor, brown floor and white countertop without an island - excellent interior photo

Panda / Absolute Black Select

Italcer USA

Panda presents an elegant contrast of white and black shades and a unique design that gives a real character to any space or decor. The glossy finish gives depth to the color and beauty to the details of this gorgeous product. Absolute Black Select enhances the technological virtuosity of this imposing porcelain slab, enhancing the architectural versatility, once again at the complete disposal of the design inspiration.

Cremorne: Unit Renovation NSW 2090

The Renovation Broker

Stylish design: medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen with dining table, single sink, flat cabinets, brown cabinets, tile worktops, brown splashback, ceramic tiles, stainless steel appliances, light parquet floors, brown floors, black countertops and beamed ceilings without island - latest trend

オーダーキッチン#1

Wood Session

wood-session
Home-style inspiration: medium-sized classic-style parallel kitchen with pantry, countertop sink, recessed infill cabinets, green cabinets, tile worktops, white appliances, peninsula and white countertops

South Tampa Kitchen Renovation

Hyde Park Renovations

Photos by Project Focus Photography
Home-inspired medium-sized neoclassical (modern classic) corner kitchen with dining table, sink sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile top, gray splashback, hog tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, island, brown floor and white worktop

Townhouse for a family with two children, 86 m2

Tatiana Arkhipova's studio

Interior designer - Tatiana Arkhipova, photo - Evgeny Kulibaba tile top, white splashback, porcelain tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain stoneware floor, gray floor and gray worktop with

Countryside Residence

DreamHome Staging & ReDesign

Original design example of a mid-sized neoclassical (modern classic) u-shaped kitchen with dining table, overhead sink, raised infill cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile worktops, white appliances, ceramic flooring tile and white countertop without island

Custom Home

Southwest Homes

Home-style inspiration: medium-sized fusion u-shaped kitchen-living room with inset sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, tile countertops, brown splashback , terracotta backsplash, stainless steel appliances, terracotta flooring, island and brown floor

Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design

Bellwether Design LLC

Homey inspiration: small freestanding, corner shabby chic kitchen with sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile worktops, white splashback

Harvard Street

NEST Design Group

Stylish design: mid-sized neoclassical (modern classic) u-shaped kitchen with dining table, shaker fronts, white fronts, tile top, white backsplash, boar backsplash, white appliances, medium parquet floors, island, brown flooring and a countertop sink - the latest trend

Poplar and Walnut Kitchen Cabinets

Gray Fox Design Works

Aaron Johnston
Inspiration for home comfort: mid-sized country-style corner kitchen with dining table, semi-recessed sink (with front edge), flat cabinets, light wood facades, tile worktops, white appliances and ceramic tile floors without island

Small Kitchen Remodel

Lord Design

Steve Eltinge
Photo of a small parallel nautical style kitchen-living room with a slab sink, flat cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, hog tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and light parquet flooring without an island for the yard and garden

Kitchens

Central Coast Real Estate Photography

Neil Donaldson
Design ideas for a country style kitchen with raised infill cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black appliances and tile countertops

Ten Broeck Farm - Winter 2013, Ellensberg WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

View to kitchen from dining area. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Design ideas for a medium sized freestanding country style u-shaped kitchen with raised infill cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi colored splashback, fitted appliances, sink sink, tile worktop, medium parquet flooring, island and brown floor

Spirit of Wanderings

Olga Zheleznova

Thanks to a radical re-planning, a large open space was created. The addition of a huge terrace, the combination of the living room with the kitchen and the dining area made it possible to let in a lot of light and not to tear the hostess away from the family during household chores.

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Why is a tile worktop good?

A ceramic tile countertop, provided that it is done correctly, will be a real decoration of the kitchen and can last more than 10 years. It has a number of advantages:

How to make a do-it-yourself tile countertop and what is needed for this?

Getting started, you should choose a tile that will look harmonious in the interior of the kitchen. If the room will be finished with tiles on other surfaces, then it is worth choosing materials that are compatible with each other. Thus, you can effortlessly make the interior holistic and harmonious. The color of the tile must certainly fit into the overall interior, and as for the size of the tile, you should definitely take into account the size of the room.

Tip. For large kitchen worktops, you can choose tiles 30x30 cm or even larger, but for smaller spaces, mosaic tiles (7x7 or 10x10 cm) are better suited.

Before buying a tile, you should study its properties and pay attention to the surface of the material. If you choose tiles for finishing the countertop:

Tip. When choosing, focus on which tile you like best. Even if sometimes dirt appears, it can always be cleaned with detergents, a sponge or a brush.

Kerama Marazzi backsplash ceramic tiles

A more expensive, but reliable material can be porcelain stoneware tiles. The material visually resembles tiles made of natural granite or marble, but at the same time it is more affordable and practical.

Attention! Porcelain stoneware worktops are heavy and should only be laid on a solid base.

In order for the countertop to be fixed securely, it should be laid on a solid base. To do this, use dense sheets of chipboard. The chipboard base is laid already cut and has exactly the same dimensions and shape as the future countertop.

Tip. Before fastening chipboard sheets with self-tapping screws, they must be treated with special means that will protect the material from moisture and decay. Primers or impregnations (moisture protective) must be applied strictly in accordance with the recommendations in the instructions. And only after complete drying, the sheets can be attached to the cabinets for subsequent tiling.

How to fix the base?

The sheets processed and cut to the shape of the tabletop are attached to the cabinets after they are evenly installed. You can check with a level. If the base is not made of integral sheets, then the seams should not match, they are applied so that they are placed in different places.

Attention . For more reliable performance of work, it is worth covering sheets of chipboard with special materials that do not allow moisture to pass through.

After attaching the sheets to their surface, it is worth applying markings. If the master does not have experience in finishing surfaces with ceramic tiles, then it is worth laying out a pattern from tiles without glue and preparing all the whole pieces before starting work, as well as cutting out the necessary elements at the edges or in the corners.
Side cuts, as well as the angle between the wall and the surface of the tile, should be carefully processed with metal profiles. They will ensure hygiene and make the surface of the countertop look neater. Profiles are fastened with mortar or liquid nails. Before finishing, it is worth measuring and cutting out all the elements.

Attention! Cut carefully. In order not to damage the glaze on the surface, it is worth sticking it with masking tape. And in order for the edge to turn out to be even, it is worth using a tile cutter.

Ceramic tile for Space Stone Creto worktop

Covering the base of the worktop with tiles

After all the elements have taken their places, you can start the finishing process.
Ceramic tiles can be attached to a special adhesive, which is obtained by mixing dry matter with water in the specified proportions, or you can purchase a ready-made mixture. The solution is applied in an even layer on the prepared surface with a notched trowel. Work should begin with the most visible part of the countertop.

Tip. Special stops (crosses) should be installed between the tiles, which allow you to leave even seams. Each next row is laid only after the master checks the accuracy with a level.

After the glue or mixture has completely dried, grouting is carried out, but before that it is worth cleaning the surface of the tile from the remnants of glue or mortar.

Tip. If the adhesive is difficult to wipe off, then do not clean it off with metal objects and using force - this may damage the surface of the tile. It is necessary to wet the glue and wipe it with a rag or washcloth after softening it.

Grout

Seams can be sealed with grout or a special epoxy resin, which will make the seams more resistant to moisture penetration, and the countertop itself more practical.
The agent is applied with a special soft (rubber) spatula so that the seams are completely filled.

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