13+ Stainless Steel Backsplash
Contemporary Kitchen with Wooden Cabinets and Stainless Steel Backsplash
The protagonist of this open-plan contemporary kitchen with a timber ceiling of its own nestles in the center of the lounge open on all sides. Composed of two main materials, stainless steel and timber, it exhibits a raw and robust look with a modern appeal and versatility. The stainless steel backsplash without a doubt stands out between the floor-to-ceiling wooden cabinets. The healthy and warm tones of the timber are enriched with a heavy-duty stainless steel backsplash that adds a refractive surface. It harmonizes with the French door refrigerator and stainless steel countertop of the waterfall island. Overall, this contemporary kitchen illuminated by spotlights inset in the timber is simple yet immersive enough to lure its users for longer stays.
Monochromatic Kitchen with White Cabinets and Light Wood Floor
The airy and fresh palette of this all-white monochromatic kitchen feels complete with wood flooring, stainless steel appliances, and chrome-finish accents. Each element works harmoniously together to pull off a harmonious and well-balanced look. At the rear, the stainless steel backsplash is coordinated with the rest of the appliances of the same material providing sleek lines to the design. In the center, the multi-functional oversized island makes room for eating space while also housing a sink and dishwashing machine. White glass pendants and wall sconces add gestures to the space, evoking visual interest overhead. Lastly, the wood flooring seals the overall look, emanating a sense of warmth.
Stainless Steel Backsplash
While metal backsplashes preserve their popularity, a stainless steel backsplash belonging to this category stands out as a favorable backsplash for kitchens for their strong and modern appeal. A stainless steel backsplash comes in various textures and patterns, giving homeowners and designers multiple options to work with. Ranging from deliberately tin surfaces to mosaics, diamond patterns, harlequin patterns, and ridge surfaces, stainless steel backsplashes enrich the overall look of the design. They are impactful and immersive, becoming visual focal points of the design effortlessly thanks to their luminous surfaces. While reflecting light, they also add depth to the kitchen.
Stainless steel backsplashes are heavily employed in professional kitchens or chef kitchens, luxury hotels, and commercial spaces. Yet, they can also be used in residential settings to give a shiny character to kitchens. Whether it is a hemmed edge sheet metal or a shiny tile, stainless steel will be a perfect backsplash for your kitchen! If you are curious about how they look in kitchens, this blog will introduce you to multiple design projects with a stainless steel backsplash. If you are ready, just scroll down to discover some fancy stainless steel backsplash ideas.
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Transitional Kitchen with Blue Island and Off-White Cabinets
Featuring a neutral color palette, this transitional kitchen offers a stylish design tinged with classic lines. To start with, the off-white raised-panel cabinets provide a perfect frame for the stainless steel backsplash to fit in. The seamless surface of the backsplash blends perfectly with the stainless steel stove that continues with off-white countertops. In the center of the kitchen sits a blue island that injects a healthy dose of color into the overall design. Topped with grayish slightly patterned countertops, the island feels at home without a doubt. Lastly, the whole kitchen scheme is complemented by chrome-finish hardware to stay in the same tune with the backsplash.
Stainless Steel Backsplash Tiles
In addition to the backsplash panels and sheet versions, stainless steel backsplashes also come in a tile version. These tile forms vary significantly, featuring diamond, basketweave, square, mosaic, subway, and ridge patterns reminiscent of rock backsplashes, and harlequin patterns used to crown the cooking zone. Additionally, a stainless steel backsplash can also be inserted as thin layers between subway tiles or any tile just for a sense of shine and integral charm.
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Shiny Kitchen with Metal Subway Tiles and Black Countertops
The shining stainless steel subway tile backsplash becomes the visual focal point, balanced with black countertops and white cabinets. The stainless steel oven and hood compliment the backsplash, while the pendants add movement overhead. The wooden floating shelf adds full contrast introducing a rather organic element with a different texture. Lastly, the lighting fixture features are recontextualized in a modern context. To suggest a sense of randomness and casualty of the design, industrial-style lamps distributing yellow light are left dangling at different heights. This lack of order portrays a contrast to the super-shiny backdrop that suggests the kitchen’s dual identity: rustic yet stylish.
What is the best way to clean stainless steel backsplash?
While cleaning a stainless steel backsplash, dish detergents are especially helpful to get rid of grease. You can wet a soft sponge or soft cloth with warm soapy water to rub the grease away with circular motions. The texture of the sponge is important. To avoid any possible scratches, don’t use an abrasive sponge. After you are finished cleaning, dry the backsplash with a soft towel so water won’t leave any marks on the surface. If the stain is resistant and acting stubborn, you can use vinegar, chlorine, or table salt, but just don’t let it stay on the surface too long. Long-term exposure to strong cleaners as such can cause damage to the steel.
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Display Cabinets and Arabesque Tile Backsplash with Gray Countertops
In this transitional kitchen, the monochromatic color scheme is enriched with stainless steel backsplash that marks the cooking zone. The backsplash’s arabesque patterns crown the stainless steel stove, while display cabinets introduce glass as another element and a new texture to the kitchen’s repertoire. The white subway tile backsplash envelops the stainless steel, offering a neutral backdrop with a timeless look. Blending harmoniously with the display cabinets, the white backsplash amplifies the space. Also, laid in a running-bond style, the tiles add a sense of movement to the wall, expanding the kitchen on the horizontal axis. Overall, the use of variously textured materials enhances the design that works well in this transitional kitchen, complemented with brushed nickel finish hardware.
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White Cabinets and Granite Countertops with Chrome Hardware
This open-plan transitional kitchen consists of white shaker cabinets that amplify the space visually and a metal backsplash that creates a shiny backdrop. Playing with the natural lights, the subway tile backsplash also brings some movement, complemented by chrome finish hardware and glass elements to retain integrity with the rest. Housing both a peninsula and the island, the kitchen has multi-socialization areas that feel inviting thanks to the glass-globe-shaped pendants and black modern stools that contrast with the cabinets. Lastly, the busy-pattern granite countertops break up the monotonic look, while large plank wood flooring adds much-needed warmth to the kitchen.
Stainless Steel Backsplash Sheet
Much more affordable than the tile options, stainless steel sheets create a seamless design with sleek and clean lines, featuring a cutting- edge vibes. They look professional and modern, easily teaming up with other appliances. To complement a stainless steel sheet backsplash, matte lacquer cabinetry in neutral tones can be safely used. For rustic and warming shades and textures, brushed nickel finish, brass, and copper-finish hardware can be included to add dimension to the cabinets.
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Sleek Kitchen Design with Gray Cabinets and Stainless Steel Backsplash Sheet
The sophisticated yet approachable kitchen design is well-appointed with gray flat-front cabinets. This contemporary kitchen’s monochromatic scheme exudes elegance, enriched by the stainless steel backsplash sheet creating a luminous backdrop in full contrast to the matte finish lacquer cabinetry. The grains on the backsplash run twice and are expansive. The stainless steel stove and the chrome-finish goose-neck faucet that is on the same parallel as the stove fade into the background provided by the backsplash. Additionally, the floor-to-ceiling display cabinets offer full transparency, exhibiting wine bottles while also protecting them. The bronze-finish hardware and chevron pattern wood flooring emanate a sense of warmth to propose a complementary contrast to the gray cabinets.
How to install stainless steel backsplash?
Before installing the backsplash, make sure that the application area is clean, flat, and dry. Also, remove the electric layouts and repair any dents if there are any. You can sand the wall to get rid of any bumps or ridges so that the backsplash will stick better. Lastly, don’t forget to wipe the wall to get rid of the dust.
If you are installing a sheet, installing it will be much easier. You can just lay the sheet on a flat surface, and apply the adhesive to the back of the material. Ensure to spread the adhesive evenly on the sheet. You can use a putty knife for it. Then gently install the stainless steel shit to the wall while you get the support from the countertop. Once in place apply some pressure against the wall.
Stainless steel backsplashes are delivered with a protective PVC film to prevent any scratches that may occur during the transportation. These films should be removed after the installation to make sure that it doesn’t get scratched or damaged during the application process. While pulling the film, you should pull it parallel with the backsplash, not at a right angle. If your backsplash has hemmed edges, then first, peel their protective films. And you can peel the film off the main corpse after the installation.
What is the best adhesive for stainless steel backsplash?
Silicone, mounting tape, construction adhesive, and contact cement are some of the adhesives that are commonly used to install stainless steel backsplashes. What is as important as the material itself is how you spread the adhesive. First, you can use a caulk gun to apply the adhesive, and then, to spread the glue evenly, you can use a putty knife. After applying the adhesive, press the sheet to the wall. Then use a soft cloth and move it as if you are wiping the sheet while gently applying pressure. It will help you to get rid of the air bubbles so that the glue will maintain its full contact with the wall surface.
How to cut stainless steel backsplash?
Consisting of iron and carbon along with other additives to make it less prone to rusting and corrosion, the stainless steel backsplash is famous for its strength and durability. Needless to say, it would require a lot of effort and be challenging to cut it. However, there are some methods that will make this cutting process much easier.
Let’s first start with the list of the supplies you need while cutting a steel backsplash. The list includes a tape measure, a marker, tin snips, power sheers, an angle grinder (to cut thicker pieces of stainless steel sheet), and a circular saw. Also, your safety is much more important, so, don’t forget to keep a face shield or goggles, and gloves with you.
Before cutting it, the most important part is to have a free and flat working surface so that you can work with no restrictions freely. If you work outdoors, it will be much better. Before cutting the backsplash, first, make sure that your measurements are right and mark the spot where you want to cut it.
Thickness of the Stainless Steel is Important
Depending on the thickness of the steel, you can use power sheers, an angle grinder, and tin snips. For example, if you are cutting a steel sheet, you can use a pair of tin snips. Using a tin snip is like using a scissor, just cut through the material. If you want something stronger and if you have thicker material, then you can benefit from a power shear and a circular saw. While using these two, don’t forget to wear eye goggles or a face shield. Your clothes are also important; wear long-sleeve shirts, long pants, and industry boots.
However, these tools cause hard edges which need to be manicured after you are done cutting. To do so, a metal tile will help you with smoothening the edges and giving the steel a fine finish.
How thick should a stainless steel backsplash be?
The thickness of a stainless steel backsplash varies, ranging from 125” (1/8”) thick to 0.030” (1/32”), or 20 or 22 gauge for DIY lovers. The gauge numbers have an explanation as in the following: light Duty (24 gauge), Medium Duty (22 gauge), and Heavy Duty (20 gauge). Needless to say, the thicker the material is, the more expensive it gets.
As for the finishes, #8 features a mirror finish, while #4 refers to a brushed, or satin finish, the latter of which is better at hiding fingerprints. The former one is more interactive with the environment, bringing a mirror effect. #3 polish finish harmonizes easily with most of the hoods, stoves, and ranges.
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All-White Kitchen with Metal Backsplash and Nickel-Finish Hardware
Visually soothing and appealing, in this all-white modern kitchen, the composition of materials and neutral color scheme makes for a beautiful design. While the tempered glass top display shelves add a lived-in feel, suggesting a sense of casualness, the white flat-front cabinets bring a modern appeal. Between these cabinets, the stainless steel backsplash sheet serves as the visual focal point that makes a bold statement. The brushed nickel finish hardware and plumbing fixtures complement it.
Likewise, the stainless steel countertops of the perimeter cabinets achieve a seamless look with the backsplash. The edges of the countertops add a natural shine, which highlights the other matte finish materials. To create contrast and bring a more organic flavor against the industrial vibes of the steel, the island is topped with a marble backsplash that delivers a sense of sophistication. Lastly, to bring warming shades, the floors are finished with wood that softens the steel’s industrial vibes.
Stainless Steel Backsplash Panel
Stainless steel backsplashes come also as panels offering a minimalist look, which fits the contemporary and modern design kitchens at best. To achieve full impact, you can choose the same material for the countertops. In some contemporary kitchens, the stainless steel countertops of the waterfall island achieve harmonious integrity. To complement the overall scheme, matte finish black fixtures are more favorable in modern designs. However, in a transitional kitchen that loves enmeshing the old with the new, glass pendants or chrome-finish fixtures complement the stainless steel backsplashes.
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Eat-in Kitchen with White Cabinets and Small Island
Nestling in the corner, this eat-in contemporary kitchen is welcoming and airy despite its relatively small space thanks to the spatial arrangement of the space and the material and color repertoire. To start with, the overhead cabinets make the kitchen look taller, while their all-white color amplifies the space visually. While the stainless steel offers a sleek backdrop to complement the modern appeal of the cabinets, the floor-to-ceiling arched window floods the interiors with natural light to interact with the luminous surface of the steel. A little further stands the black cabinets of the small island proposing a contrast to the overall white scheme, adding depth to the design. The stainless steel waterfall countertop retains the integrity of the perimeter counters.
Toward the center sits the large wooden table. With curved edges, it breaks up the formality and monotony of the rectangular forms dominating the design. Complemented with the counter stools of the same material, it emanates a sense of warmth. Lastly, the herringbone wood flooring runs throughout the space to add warmth underfoot, while the dangling black-matte lighting fixtures create a cluttered scene with untidy wires. This composition serves as a smart addition to softening the professional and serious look of the white cabinets and steel backsplash combination.
Stainless Steel Stove Backsplash
For those who find stainless steel backsplash a bit too shiny and too professional, using it only as a stove backsplash to mark a cooking zone is recommendable. It can be balanced with honed and tumbled finish tiles. The white subway tile backsplashes commonly accompany the stainless steel stove backsplashes, which creates a sense of diversity and extra interest in the kitchen.
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White Subway Tile Backsplash with Marble Countertops and Two-tone Cabinetry
Rich in textures and contrasts, this sophisticated kitchen design has a uniqueness reserved for itself. Ranging from the appliances to the stove backsplash, paintings hung on the walls, and lighting fixtures, each detail of the design contributes a different architectural mood that set the tone of the kitchen, exposing its voyeurs to a modern nostalgia. In the background, the white subway tile backsplash gives the illusion of whitewashed bricks, while the stainless steel stove backsplash creates diversity to mark the cooking zone. The retro-style stove with brass accents and paintings on the walls enrich the overall look.
At the heart of the kitchen, an all-white island sits, topped with white marble countertops that lend sophistication to the space. The intriguing modern pendants with a futuristic side to them over the island feel like an unexpected twist, while backless stools with wooden seatings bring a rustic flavor. From the back to the center, the kitchen takes us on a metaphysical journey, back and forward in time.
Brushed Stainless Steel Backsplash
If you don’t like super-shiny or polished surfaces, you can go with brushed stainless steel backsplashes that easily blend with the darker tones. Brushed steel features a directional grain, which is customizable, allowing homeowners to choose and specify if they want the grain to run in a specific direction.
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Sophisticated Kitchen Design with Black Cabinets and Brushed Stainless Steel Backsplash
With an unexcusable sophistication and elegance, the black cabinets anchor the design. The brushed stainless steel backsplash provides an excellent backdrop that suggests a patina developed over time. The backsplash also continues enveloping countertops for a seamless look and full integrity. The white countertops of the island characterize the design more while building another layer of contrast. The backless modern counter stools complement the kitchen. Instead, a picture frame and a potted plant add gestures and personality to the space.
Glass and Stainless Steel Tile
Stainless steel gives you the flexibility to toy and experiments with it as it can be mixed with various materials, including glass and natural stones such as marble. And the resulting themes are without a doubt interesting and worthy of considering to apply to your wall.
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Off-White Cabinets with White Countertops and Chrome Hardware
In this transitional kitchen, while the white cabinets with white countertops feed an airy feeling, the chrome finish cabinet handles add charm and shine. For the background, the backsplash consists of two materials, namely glass, and stainless steel, communicating a sense of luxury that dominates the space visually. The black island sits in an open conversation with the perimeter counters and the stove. The dark tile flooring complements it. Those looking for a warming shade can finish the floor with wood.
Can you use stainless steel as a backsplash?
Yes, of course. Stainless steel backsplashes are popular for their sleek finishes, natural luminous surfaces, and professional look reminiscent of chefs’ kitchens. As such, it is a luxury material as well applicable to both residential and commercial areas. As they come in various versions such as sheet and tile versions just like other materials, they also provide options for design flexibility. You can also mix them with other materials such as glass and stone. Their hammered, quilted, and ribbed versions extend the finishing and textured options.
Experiment with stainless steel
In some designs, the kitchens also have two backsplashes. For example, stainless steel is used only to coat the cooking zone to create diversity within the space, while the second one could be anything ranging from subway tiles to hexagons. If you wish to create an industrial flair, stainless steel gives what you are looking for. Plus they can easily team up with other stainless steel appliances, including the refrigerator, oven, stove, and hood, which will help you retain consistency.
In aesthetic terms, their capacity to reflect light creates a cinematic effect, beautifying kitchen walls and adding movement to the space. Ranging from mosaics to subway and other intriguing tile shapes, you can shape the steel into various forms that look modern and updated. While choosing the pattern, you can make your kitchen look masculine, vintage, industrial, and the even Mediterranean. To stock your oils and spices, you can apply stainless steel floating shelves that will allow easy access to the most used items in the kitchen.
Functional Benefits of the Stainless Steel
Among other advantages of using stainless steel as a backsplash, we can count its ease of maintenance. First of all, steel is easy to clean and almost a stain-free material, especially the sheet versions that offer a seamless look for your background. Also, having no pores makes it hygienic, and it lacks the space or gaps to harbor bacteria. Secondly, they are not demanding; unlike, brass, copper, and zinc, steel doesn’t require any polishing, preserving its natural shine thanks to the additives composing them. Thirdly, they are heavy-duty materials and highly durable, therefore, you can consider them a one-time investment.
Are stainless steel backsplashes expensive?
Stainless steel backsplashes are relatively expensive when compared to other materials. But their prices also show variances between different styles of steel. For example, the stainless steel backsplash sheets are less expensive, costing at least $20 per square foot. And of course, making the necessary adjustments for electric cutouts and mounting on a substrate backing will raise the price significantly.
When it comes to the tiles, they cost much more than the sheets as they have much more details. Depending on the size formats of the tiles, stainless steel tile prices range from 40 to 200 dollars per square foot.
If it is too much for you, metal laminates are an affordable substitute for the stainless steel backsplash. In the market, numerous finishes and textures are also available. Laminates mimicking the stainless steel backsplash cost 15-20 dollars per square foot.
What is a hem for a stainless steel backsplash?
After cutting the steel, you get rough edges on the sides, which might even cut your hand if you don’t act carefully. So, the edges go through another process to get rid of those though edges. And hem refers to the metal folded upon itself to double its thickness, thus providing rigidity. Hemmed edges are a great way to finish the stainless steel backsplash, which can be specified lengthwise, widthwise, and both. It is also recommended that if you don’t have exposed edges, then you don’t need hemmed edges.
