People have known for centuries that tile is a great building material. It is made of durable material and is wonderful for protecting areas, especially in the wet environments of a bathroom or kitchen. The back splash area behind the bathroom vanity, kitchen sink and stove area can be a very messy place. A tile wall will make this area much easier to clean. The tile will also protect the walls. There is a big difference between having a plain, painted wall in these spaces and having one that is protected with tile.
Aside from the practical uses in tile as a building material, there is also something very strikingly beautiful about a tile wall. The natural pattern that is created when a tile wall is installed is a great visual addition to the space. A large area covered with bathroom tile, such as a shower wall, can also be the perfect spot to place accent tiles. In an area this large, sometimes a designer will include just one row of tiles in a contrasting color to create an amazing visual effect. It can turn a mundane wall into a work of art with carefully placed accent tiles.