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Elevate Your Home with Glass Tiles for Backsplashes and Shower Walls

Glass tiles are a stylish and practical choice for transforming both kitchens and bathrooms. Their reflective surface adds brightness to any space, while their durability ensures long-lasting beauty. Whether you're updating a kitchen backsplash or creating a spa-inspired shower wall, glass tiles deliver elegance, functionality, and versatility in one sleek package.

Why Choose Glass Tiles for Kitchens and Bathrooms?

Homeowners and designers love glass tiles for their ability to blend aesthetics with easy maintenance. Here are a few reasons they’re a top choice for backsplashes and shower walls:

  • Vibrant colors and finishes: From frosted and matte to glossy and iridescent, there’s a glass tile to suit every style.
  • Light-enhancing properties: Reflective surfaces brighten dark spaces, making rooms feel more open and inviting.
  • Moisture resistance: Perfect for humid environments like showers and kitchens.
  • Easy to clean: Simply wipe with a damp cloth to keep them looking new.

Design Ideas for Glass Tile Backsplashes and Shower Walls

The design possibilities with glass tiles are nearly endless. Here are some popular applications:

  • Kitchen backsplashes: Use subway-style glass tiles for a classic look, or mix mosaic patterns for modern flair.
  • Shower walls: Create a serene, spa-like retreat with soft blues, greens, or pearlescent tones.
  • Accent strips: Add a pop of color or texture to break up neutral tiles.
  • Full wall coverage: Make a bold statement with a single color from floor to ceiling.

Shop Premium Glass Tiles at BELK Tile

At BELK Tile, we offer a wide selection of glass tiles in multiple sizes, colors, and finishes, perfect for both kitchen backsplashes and shower wall installations. Whether you’re after a modern, minimalist design or a vibrant statement piece, our collection ensures you’ll find the perfect tile for your project. Explore our range today and bring a new level of style and function to your home.

FAQ on Glass Tiles from BELK Tile

Yes, glass tiles are an excellent choice for both kitchen backsplashes and shower walls. They are water-resistant, stain-resistant, and easy to clean, making them perfect for high-moisture areas. Glass also reflects light beautifully, which can make kitchens and bathrooms feel brighter and more spacious.

No—glass tiles are actually one of the easiest tile materials to clean. Their smooth, non-porous surface resists stains, grease, and soap scum. For everyday maintenance, simply wipe them down with a damp cloth or use a mild glass cleaner. Avoid abrasive pads to prevent surface scratches.

Absolutely. Glass tile is a popular choice for shower walls because it is impervious to water and doesn’t harbor mold or mildew when properly installed. However, it’s not ideal for shower floors do to the potential of cracking and breaking when you drop something on it.

Yes—glass tile installation requires some extra care. A white thin-set mortar is typically used to prevent shadows from showing through the translucent tile. The surface should be perfectly smooth, as imperfections can be visible behind glass. It’s best to have glass tiles installed by an experienced tile professional.

Generally, yes. Glass tiles often cost more per square foot than ceramic or porcelain, but many homeowners feel the luxurious look, vibrant color, and light-reflecting qualities are worth the investment. You can also mix glass with other materials to create stunning accents without tiling the entire area in glass.

This is a good question, all of our items has this displayed at the top of the product page. There are varying lead times. Most of our items ship out in 3 - 5 business days plus transit time. There are a few brands that do take a little longer to ship out like Anatolia Soho Mosaics, Onix Mosaico, Soho Studio, Mosaic Bliss and Batik and those are 7-10 business days plus transit time (these brands mostly ship by common carrier). We strive to ship out much sooner, but we do accommodate shipping times with holidays and factory shutdowns. Once your order does ship we will forward you the tracking number with the carrier that is being used. To see our full shipping policy, please visit our Shipping Policy Page.