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Kitchen splashback?

5 years ago

hi, I need a splashback between the wall units and the worktop (the middle missing part is where the angled extractor fan will go). Which do you think will be better- a glass splashback or mosaic tiles?

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Hashim Talbot
Original Author

4 years ago

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Comments (11)

Heather
5 years ago
A glass splashback would be much easier to clean I reckon
Daisy England
5 years ago
You can get a mosaic finish splashback now from Bushboard. It’s in their Vista range.
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AluSplash
5 years ago
I wanted to suggest if you would be interested in considering our splashbacks as an option to complete the look of your interior.

Please take a look at our website: www.alusplash.com

AluSplash® is an aluminium-based kitchen splashback and interior wall panel, which is an ideal alternative to glass, acrylic and tiled splashbacks.

Offering a high gloss look-and-feel at a fraction of the cost, AluSplash is affordable, easy to install, clean and maintain. AluSplash is not only fire-resistant and safe to use behind all popular cooktops.

Available in a wide range of vibrant and earthy colours, AluSplash lends a sleek and contemporary look to any residential, commercial and retail space.
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Lifestyle Kitchens
4 years ago
What ever splashback you decide on, as you have a gas hob it has to be heat resistant.

I prefer a glass splashback as its easy to keep clean, doesn't scratch and can be painted in any colour and there's also special paint effects that can be done now they can look amazing. I'd just make a template of the size thats required and take it to a local glass company. When it comes to fixing the glass to the wall don't use a cheap silicon, get a tube of the recommended adhesive from the glass supplier.
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A toughened glass splashback is by far the easiest for cleaning, no fiddly bits of grout to keep clean! You could try toughened mirror or toughened antique mirror.
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Gvega Cerámica
4 years ago
We make beautiful handmade tiles and ship worldwide :) www.gvega.com
Hashim Talbot
Original Author
4 years ago
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><md>Hi all, thanks for comments. I finally opted for glass splashback and took the plunge and went for a bold colour of blue.
Sonia
4 years ago
Very smart and thank you for the update!
Carolina
4 years ago
Nice! I like the colour too.
cyqi
4 years ago
Personal experience, I'm contrary to popular belief, glass splashback is one of the worst to clean if you do a lot of oily cooking!

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