so this goes above your stove,,,,and what will be going on the rest of the splash? nothing? what's your countertop?

to answer your question,,,not usually. it's too big. real marble subways can be had for less than $7 a sq foot. how big is your area you want to tile?

One issue with large panels like these is getting installed properly. Walls must be very flat and square for best look.

I'm thinking about white quartz for the countertop and using these tiles for the entire backsplash. I originally wanted to use a quartz slab with a marble pattern for the backsplash, but couldn't find a pattern that both my husband and I liked. Thought the larger tiles would be less grout seams....

nope. not a good idea. Flo made some good points. If your tile guy can cut the panels into, say, 6x12 bars, maybe you could work w/that. He'd have to be very good. These are also unfinished edges. you would need a type of edge piece like Schluter or a pencil trim piece.

you said you wanted to use a marble-like quartz slab, but also said the marble subway tiles were too much money for you. That quartz slab is pricey. perhaps get a solid white or light gray quartz and w/the saved money, get the real marble tiles. you really should not use real marble and the fake marble together. the colors are off.

look at the prices for the carrara, here. you could always buy the 12x12 tiles, and cut them to Three-4x12 pieces.

https://www.thebuilderdepot.com/bianco.html

or just buy the 6x12 tiles for $8 a sq ft.

another option,,,,check craigslist for people selling their leftovers. sometimes you get lucky and can pick up the tiles for 1/2 price.

I think this will cost more in total cost than just getting tiles you like. Edges are so important. If you are concerned about grout lines, then you need tile with "rectified" edges. That means very straight and smooth through the depth of the tile. Then the installer can butt them up close to each other for minimum grout spacing. I agree with Beth on mixing materials. Never looks right. Probably not what you want to hear but it's the truth. Better knowing now than later. Good luck.

It depends what type of look you are going for; here is some photos showing the bigger tile used on a backsplash install.

Thanks everyone for your input! I realized I wasn't very clear. I don't plan on mixing materials for the backsplash. Countertop will be plain white quartz. Just trying to figure out backsplash. We don't really like the smaller tiles for backsplash because it can look too busy. We're going for a modern look. Cabinet doors will be white slab. I think these larger tiles are made for floor and the wall. Will definitely consult with the tile guy about installation. Would appreciate any other suggestions for modern backsplash.

By the way, the tile I posted was only $5.50 per square foot, which made it appealing!

how about back painted glass? any color you want. you could prob do it just behind the stove if you wanted. But for the entire splash space, a pro would take the measurements, and cut it to fit. They use a special glass paint, so it isn't exactly a super cheap option. but it may be cheaper than hiring a tile setter. depends if you can DIY.

you could also look into ordering large glass tiles

Hey Tratchie75- what did you finally choose? Would love to see if how the larger tiles look in the kitchen.