Reply #3: I now have the prefab backsplash on my laminate countertops

[Warpy]

in back of the sink. I have a shelf over the stove, so it doesn't need a backsplash. They're both really easy to clean, and that's a plus.

I'd think the problem with tile would be that it's an uneven surface and that grease would be difficult to clean out of grout after a while. The tile itself would be a breeze to clean.

Still, I think when I redo the kitchen, the area in back of the stove will have a framed and detachable backsplash made of tin ceiling tiles. Making it detachable will allow me to take it down and into the back yard for a vigorous degreasing should it become discolored.

I'm not into trophy kitchens, though. I just want one that will work.