backsplash
noun
back·splash
ˈbak-ˌsplash 
: a vertical surface (as of tiles) designed to protect the wall behind a stove or countertop
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Each side wall creates a natural stopping point for a high-impact tile or slab backsplash.
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
This subway tile peel-and-stick vinyl backsplash on Amazon has a strong adhesive and is durable.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Still, it’s got some zippy charm, particularly in the kitchen, where delft-blue tiles line the backsplash above the electric-blue Kucht oven and burners, plus the starred maroon and faded floral wallpapers lining the bedrooms upstairs.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2025
The space shows off solid-wood custom inset white cabinetry, pullout drawers, an island with seating and storage, Canadian granite countertops, double sinks, an additional vegetable sink and a custom tile backsplash.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
This subway tile peel-and-stick vinyl backsplash on Amazon has a strong adhesive and is durable.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Still, it’s got some zippy charm, particularly in the kitchen, where delft-blue tiles line the backsplash above the electric-blue Kucht oven and burners, plus the starred maroon and faded floral wallpapers lining the bedrooms upstairs.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2025
The space shows off solid-wood custom inset white cabinetry, pullout drawers, an island with seating and storage, Canadian granite countertops, double sinks, an additional vegetable sink and a custom tile backsplash.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
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“Backsplash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backsplash. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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