White Splashback Tiles
White splashback tiles are the classic that never misses: crisp gloss subway for a traditional kitchen, handmade look squares for warmth, or a flat matt white for something more architectural. They bounce light around a benchtop and give you total freedom with cabinetry and benchtop colours.
Trade −10%VitrA White Gloss Mosaic 100x100mm
Trade −10%Carrara Look Matt Hexagon 51x59mm
Trade −10%Marlowe Bone Matt Mosaic 23x23mm
Trade −10%Penrose Cream Gloss Mosaic 48x48mm
Trade −10%Penrose White Matt Mosaic 23x23mm
Trade −5%Shino White Speckled Gloss Concave Finger 20x145mm
Pasha Cloud Gloss 75x300mm
Trade −10%Penrose White Matt Penny Round 19mm
Trade −10%VitrA White Matt Mosaic 50x200mm
Trade −10%Shino White Gloss KitKat 22x145mm
Trade −5%Chroma Pearl Gloss 52x160mm
Trade −10%Penrose White Matt Herringbone Bond 23x73mm
Trade −5%Caramela White Gloss 75x300mm
Trade −5%Metro White Matt 75x300mm
Trade −5%Paradise Noumea Glass Mosaic Pool Safe 300x300mm
Trade −5%Metro White Gloss Subway Tile 75x300mm
Trade −10%VitrA White Matt 150x150mm
Trade −10%VitrA White Gloss Mosaic 25x25mm
Agadir Niebla 70x280mm
Trade −5%Casablanca White Matt 58x242mm
Trade −5%Chroma Pearl Gloss 100x100mm
Trade −5%Mallorca Subway White Gloss 120x120mm
Trade −10%VitrA White Matt Mosaic 100x100mm
Brava White Satin 60x217mm
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White splashback tiles for every kitchen
A white splashback is the safest big decision in a kitchen renovation: it suits every cabinetry colour, keeps a small kitchen feeling open, and never dates. The range here runs from crisp flat gloss subway through handmade look squares with rippled glazes to clean matt whites for a more architectural finish.
White is also the most forgiving base if you like to change your mind. Swap the accessories, repaint the walls or replace the benchtop and a white splashback keeps up, which is why it remains the most popular splashback colour in Australia by a wide margin.
Making white interesting: texture, format and grout
The trick to a white splashback that looks designed rather than default is texture and grout. A handmade look glaze catches light unevenly and gives the wall movement, finger mosaics add fine vertical rhythm, and a square format laid stacked feels modern where running bond feels classic.
Grout does the styling: white on white is seamless and calm, grey grout adds soft definition, and charcoal grout turns a plain subway wall graphic. Order a sample first, whites shift noticeably between warm and cool under kitchen lighting. Every tile is price matched and delivered Australia wide.
Frequently asked questions
Which white splashback tile suits a small kitchen?+
Gloss finishes bounce light around and make a small kitchen feel bigger, so a gloss subway or gloss square is the usual pick. Handmade look glazes do the same job while adding texture that stops a small white kitchen feeling flat.
Do white splashback tiles stain or discolour?+
Glazed porcelain and ceramic tiles do not stain or yellow. The grout is what ages, so use a quality grout, seal it if the manufacturer recommends it, and wipe splashes rather than letting them sit. Grey or charcoal grout hides everyday marks better than bright white grout.
Gloss or matt for a white splashback?+
Gloss is the classic: easier to wipe, reflects light, and reads clean behind a cooktop. Matt white looks softer and more contemporary but shows grease marks a little sooner, so it suits kitchens where the splashback is more about looks than heavy cooking.
Can I order a sample?+
Yes. You can order a sample of any white splashback tile before buying, which is worth doing because whites shift between warm and cool depending on your kitchen lighting. Samples are shipped Australia wide.