Wall Tile

Mirror tile is a popular tiling option for wall murals, ceilings, backsplashes, walls and countertops. You can find them in a variety of sizes and colors of mirrored surfaces, and you can even buy them in sheets that are very easy to apply. If you are trying to create a high-profile design, mirrored tiles can pull it off for you.

Mirrored tile has a name that pretty much explains what it is, but some homeowners don't realize all the ways in which it can be used. Mirror tiles are made from a mirrored surface that is cut to size before being shaped. It is usually applied as an accent type tile used in conjunction with various other tile options. This tile is great for large installations, too. Be sure you're comfortable with the bold appearance of mirrors before you attempt any large mirror projects.

Standard silver mirror finishes are generally more popular than other colors, although you can find nearly any color you could want, if you want to try an unusual application. The silver mirrored tiles look good in most any setting, while gold mirror tiles exude an aristocratic air. Colored mirror tiles are most commonly used in contemporary, bright home designs.

Besides the color of your mirrored tile, the size of each tile is your most important decision to make. Mosaic tile usually comes in smaller sizes, like a few inches across. These are very handy for a part of a larger tile design, or as a border or backsplash. If you are mounting mirror tile in an area where you want to see a natural reflection, like above a sink in a bathroom, you may want to use larger tiles for that area.

One popular mirrored tile use is creating tiled, segmented mirrors in bathrooms, bedrooms and hallways. Where a framed mirror may be more antique and of old-fashioned design, sets of mirrored wall tiles give you a more contemporary feeling. If your home is more modern in style, then mirror tiles might work very well in your house.

Smaller, mosaic-type mirror tiles are more common than the larger tiles. Installation of the smaller tiles used to be a lot harder, but they are not anymore. Now you can purchase strips and sheets of mirror tiles that will make installation very easy. They are mounted on a flexible backing that you just apply directly to the surface you are working on. You can buy them in long, narrow strips, which are handy for backsplashes, or square strips such as might be used for countertops, baths and walls. Just find the right sized sheet for your room and your new mirrored tiles will be up in no time.

Mirrored tiles are not used like ordinary mirrors very often. Normally, the tile is used for aesthetic appeal rather than practicality. You can use larger mirror tiles for bigger projects, but small mirror tile is most often used to create designs and mosaics on backsplashes, countertops or in bathrooms.