What Is Quartz?
Quartz is engineered stone made of around 93% natural quartz bonded with resin — non-porous, durable and available in many designs.
Why Choose a Quartz Backsplash?
- Seamless look: no grout lines when installed as a slab.
- Easy cleaning: oil, tadka splatter and steam wipe away.
- Non-porous: no staining or mould.
- No sealing.
- Cohesive design: matches your quartz countertop perfectly.
- Showcases veining: marble-look designs look stunning on walls.
Drawbacks
- Heat near hobs: keep quartz at a safe distance from direct flame and very high heat. Porcelain or granite may be better directly behind high-heat gas burners.
- Cost: a full-height slab costs more than tiles.
- Planning: sockets and switches must be precisely cut.
Trendy Quartz Backsplash Ideas
Calacatta-Look Full Height
Calacatta Gold or Calacatta Wave running from counter to cabinets creates a luxury look with dramatic veining.
Bookmatched Feature Behind the Hob
Panda White Bookmatch creates a mirrored focal point.
Concrete-Look Quartz
Grey concrete-look designs suit industrial and modern kitchens.
Black Quartz Drama
Dragon Black or Ethnic Black behind open shelves creates bold contrast with light cabinets.
White Minimalism
Ice White or Snow White for a clean, bright, all-white kitchen.
Contrast Backsplash
A quartz backsplash in a different design from the counter — for example, Carrara White counter with Calacatta Gold backsplash.
Ledge Backsplash
A small quartz shelf along the top of a short backsplash for spices and décor.
Planning Tips
- Decide backsplash height before templating.
- Mark socket positions.
- Plan vein continuity from counter to wall.
- Consider porcelain or granite directly behind powerful burners.
Talk to FB Marble
FB Marble & Granite has supplied and installed natural stone across Pakistan since 2001. Visit our showroom at 51 Y Jamun, Bedian Road, near the DHA Phase 5-6 Interchange, Lahore, or WhatsApp +92 323 4148908 with your measurements for a free quote. Browse our granite, marble, quartz, porcelain and onyx collections on fbmarble.com.
