What can I use instead of a splashback?

What is the cheapest splashback?

Do you really need a splashback?

Why do I need a splashback? Splashbacks are important to protect your walls and cabinetry from moisture and heat, oils and cooking residue. They're important particularly behind your stovetop/hobbs and behind your sink. They are also a great way to bring in some colour, texture and life to your overall kitchen design.

Can I have no splashback?

Without a splashback you run the risk of having to replace this piece of wall over the years as the heat from your stove top and splashes from your taps will start to erode the gyprock over time. It will also start to absorb smells from the oils and discolour depending on the type of cooking you are doing.

Can you use worktop as a splashback?

Once you have chosen the worktop, you can either choose a bare worktop splashback with simple colors in contrast to the worktop or even the same color. This can either be a simple, pastel color or a glossy finish.

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Can you use laminate worktop as a splashback?

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The use of kitchen splashbacks made from laminate has become one of the most popular kitchen splashbacks options. Laminate splashback panels are quick and easy to install & removes the cost and maintenance of unattractive and unsanitary grout lines.

Can you use laminate as a splashback?

Laminate is one of the most versatile splashback materials, as it can be made in almost any style to resemble different materials. There are also two ways to install laminate splashbacks: Laminate applied directly to the wall behind the countertop and glued in place.

Can you use a mirror as a splashback?

Only Toughened Mirrors are a suitable glass splashback option as it can withstand up to 400ºC. All of our Mirrored Splashback collections are produced with Toughened Mirrored Glass.

Do I need a splashback behind a sink?

No, you don't need a splashback behind your sink, but it can be a smart idea to include it in your bathroom design. The splashback serves to catch any spray from the tap as you wash your hands or brush your teeth. It protects the wallboard from being damaged by water.

What can I put on my kitchen walls instead of tiles?

Think marbles, concretes, bricks, metallics and glossy blacks and whites – the opportunities are endless! Splashbacks are not only practical to help protect your walls from any unruly cooking, by they also prevent steam and heat from damaging the wall behind.

Can you use tiles as a splashback?

The short answer is that almost any tile material will work as a splashback.

Are Splashbacks cheaper than tiles?

Price: Acrylic (Perspex) splashbacks are a lot cheaper than tiles! You can get an instant quote today on our website for your kitchen or bathroom splashback. As you can install Perspex splashbacks yourself, you will also save money on labour costs.

Can you use perspex as a splashback?

The Plastic People use Perspex acrylic or equivalent for all acrylic splashbacks. Read how to measure for an acrylic splashback and how to fit an acrylic splashback in our guidance here.

Can you use acrylic as a kitchen splashback?

Before becoming a stylish staple in many modern kitchens, kitchen splashbacks were often made using glass or tiles for their functionality and water resistance. Whilst they are still frequently used in kitchen design, acrylic sheets have become a more versatile and durable kitchen splashback alternative.

Are acrylic splashbacks heat resistant?

Unlike Glass Splashbacks, Acrylic Splashbacks can start to melt and deform at 80C and are liquid at 160C so they are not very heat resistant.

What do you put behind a sink?

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A small shelf unit can be used to hold cleaning supplies, such as dish soap, sink stoppers and sponges. Another option is to install hooks or a towel bar to the wall and use the space to store cups or dish cloths and towels.

How do you protect a wall behind a bathroom sink?

A backsplash is a vertical extension to a counter—typically a kitchen or a bathroom counter. A backsplash can extend a few inches high or it can go as high as the ceiling. The purpose of a backsplash is primarily functional. It protects the wall behind the sink against water damage from inadvertent splashing.

Can you tile around a sink?

Tiling behind and around sinks can be tricky, especially if they are screwed to the wall. However, you can measure, mark and cut tiles to avoid screws and get a great finish behind your sink and along the wall.

Will a mirror crack in heat?

A cracked mirror can be based on temperature and humidity changes. The severe temperature change could also make a hairline crack cause failure. Happens to lots of old windshields in the winter.

Can glass splashback crack from heat?

Glass splashbacks can crack under the pressure of intense heat but this typically only happens when the incorrect glass is used. At CreoGlass we only create splashbacks using toughened glass. Good quality toughened glass is both heat resistant and safe.

Can mirrors withstand heat?

A mirror can take temperatures of in excess of 300°F and even higher without cracking or breaking. Mirrors usually break due to sudden variations in temperature.

Are laminate Splashbacks heat resistant?

However, this type of splashbacks is not heat resistant, so you can't mount it behind a gas hob. Laminate comes in numerous colours and finishes designed to look like authentic stone or wood; which is ideal if your budget is limited and natural stone isn't acquirable.

What type of splashback is best for kitchen?

What is a laminate splashback?

Often used to create a statement or to complement existing worktops, laminate kitchen splashbacks are a feature of the contemporary kitchen. Designed to take over the full back wall area, behind units and hobs, they serve both an aesthetic and practical purpose.