Vintage Tile Backsplash Ideas

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Encaustic Tile Backsplash

Vintage-style tile can give your kitchen an old world feel, as seen in this one by @uniquekitchensandbaths. The wall features encaustic tile with multiple colors inlaid in the design. Because the color is inlaid, it doesn’t fade over time, like glazed patterns that sit on the surface of the tile.

Encaustic tiles are traditionally clay, but modern versions are made from cement. Check out The Tile Shop‘s wide selection for a similar look.

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Distressed Tile Backsplash

Another way to achieve a vintage-style backsplash without authentic antique tiles? Choose tiles with a distressed look.

This Vintage Distressed Picket Tile features varying color tones and imperfections that make it look old. It can give your kitchen a touch of texture and lived-in character. Yet, unlike real antique tile, it’s smooth and easy to clean. Looking for more? Check out our collection of Mexican tile backsplash ideas.

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Sentimental Vintage Tile Backsplash

The history behind a vintage tile backsplash can be just as important as the style. That’s the case with this bathroom backsplash designed by @dianelunadesign. This tile belonged to a client’s mother. Now it’s in the client’s guest bathroom.

“My client requested the contractor be super careful when taking the tile out, and we were lucky, not too many broke,” Luna says. “They did have a lot of leftover mud caked on the backs, and she carefully scraped them clean. Her guests use this bathroom, typically family, and it is so heartwarming because they all remember the tile!”

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