Yes, there is. Many easy backsplash treatments are attractive and relatively long-lasting. Plus, a number of these backsplashes won’t break your budget. Rolls range from 15 to 30 feet long. Even though they are made of PVC plastic, this product has a metallic finish and is available in look-alike copper, aluminum, tin, brass, and other metal-style finishes. Because this is not real metal, you can easily cut it to size with a pair of scissors. It is applied to the wall with adhesive. Rolls 25 feet long cost between $115 and $150, though shorter rolls are available. This price does not include the cost of the adhesive. Since this is continuous-roll plastic, it’s one of the easier backsplashes you can install. Also, because there are fewer seams, there is less of a chance of water leaking through the backsplash to the wall. With the gap between the countertop and the bottom of wall cabinets, usually about 18 inches in most kitchens, the best choice for backsplashes is probably to choose 24-inch square metal ceiling tiles and cut them down to size with tin snips. Behind the stove, full-size tiles might work just fine. Ceiling tiles can be attached to walls in a variety of ways. The most secure method of installing metal tiles is to glue the tiles with an epoxy adhesive. Reinforce the tiles with nails driven every 6 inches or so with a nail gun. Expect to pay about $65 to $100 for a 10-foot backsplash of steel tiles. This is an easy backsplash to install because the 24-inch tiles so conveniently fit the counter-to-cabinets space. These products are mosaic sheets, usually, 12-inch by 12-inch, and they can be cut to fit. The backing is then peeled off and the sheets applied to the wall. Once the installation is complete, the mosaic tiles are grouted the same way that you would grout any other wall tile. Acceptance of this product was initially slow, but dozens of these self-adhesive backsplash products are now available from many manufacturers. If you’re at all averse to dealing with wet thinset and mortar, as well as the potential for tile-sag on vertical surfaces, you may want to explore peel-and-stick tiles. Peel-and-stick tiles cost between $75 to $125 for 10 linear feet of backsplash. Elisa Sferrazza / EyeEm / Getty Images So, if moisture protection is your goal, paint can provide this to a high degree, but not as effectively as with ceramic tile or PVC. The real advantage of a painted backsplash is cost. One gallon of paint will easily cover 10 linear feet of backsplash. A single gallon of high-quality paint costs $50 to $75, though you can easily find less expensive paints, too. While paint does make for an easy backsplash, surface preparation often isn’t so simple. Due to grease and food stains, your kitchen walls may not be in paint-ready condition. For this, you’ll need to scrub the walls gently with a nylon brush. Use TSP dissolved in warm water to make an effective cleaning solution.
