Kitchens ready..splash back or tile??
clairef09
5 years ago
Hi everyone, our kitchen is (FINALLY) fitted and we are just putting finishing touches on now. The upstand we previously had bought isn't quite colour perfect against worktop so we need to find something else to protect back wall. There is no wall units going in as we have more than enough storage.
What splash back would work best in this colour scheme/style? Or what about tiles? Not 100% sure what to go for at this point and would appreciate any advice!
What splash back would work best in this colour scheme/style? Or what about tiles? Not 100% sure what to go for at this point and would appreciate any advice!
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PROThe London Craftsman
5 years agoHave you seen spangled galvanised steel sheeting?
Amazing material, very cheap and looks great!
Also very simple to install.
I have installed this in a number of refurb projects including my own and is always a talking point when I have visitors.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any questions.
Thanks Ryan
clairef09
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Comments (14)We vote tiles! If it was my kitchen (and mostly because I'm a messy cook) I would be inclined to tile (or glass backsplash) anywhere that might need to be wiped down-e.g. behind cooker, along any counters where I might be doing any food prep. This gives you plenty of options-you could tile behind cooker and counters in metro/subway tiles, but be careful as it could look busy with the granite and wood grain of kitchen-it will depend on the grout. Alternatively, you could use big clean glossy tiles like this marble look above....See MoreKitchen splash-back or tiles?
Comments (16)Glass would look good - give you a little reflectance without mirroring everything on the worktop. Also could be a subtle way to introduce some colour. If you use clear glass with screw back type fixings, then you can change the colour now and then by painting the wall behind if you're nervous about colour, or think you would want to change the look now and then. Another option is a stainless steel, which again would add in a little light reflecting but in a grey tone that would work well with what you have....See Moreshould I tile splash back on new kitchen currently being installed?
Comments (9)Matching granite and up stands, lovely granite. However, many have mentioned that when tying the back splash and up stands together the difference in the two pieces of granite is quite noticeable, so something to bear in mind. I do think however, that regardless of not wanting glass or tile, you do need something behind a hob....See MoreHorizontal or vertical tiles for splash back
Comments (10)I think vertical for a mid century look but horizontal would also look nice and run the same way as the upstand and shelves. it looks to be a non-rectified tile btw (?) so edges won’t be that crisp which also means a slightly wider grout line as the tiles won’t be identical in size. If you go for horizontal I’d just have the shelf slightly higher so 8 x tiles plus a minimum of 3mm grout allowing for tile size variation. Given the variation in size I’m not sure I’d opt for a dark grout?...See Moreclairef09
5 years agoThis is the 'wrong coloured' upstand we have. My other half seems to think it actually looks ok. What do you think?
Daisy England
5 years ago- PRO
The London Craftsman
5 years ago Daisy England
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PROWhite Rabbit Interiors
5 years agoHi Claire, here are some ideas how to address this wall, options of colours and finishes are endless ...
Daisy England
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5 years agoHello
We love your kitchen.
We came across a product from Xylo Cleaf that is 19 cm thick and come in a gloss finish that we are specifying for one of our clients' kitchen. It doubles as un up stand and splash back due to its thickness.
http://www.xylocleaf.com/products/panels/kristall/
You could combine these at the top of base for some awesome lighting:
Best,
Us
PROCroydon Window Company Ltd
5 years agoHi Claire, glass will look really sleek and modern with your kitchen units... here are some we've supplied and installed....
clairef09
5 years ago
Fiona Tamplin
5 years ago
headers13
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Harriet
5 years agoDaisy England
5 years agoDundrum 16
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PROJames Lynn Decorator
5 years ago- PRO
The London Craftsman
5 years agoHi dundrum16.
The photos don't really do it justice as its an amazing material.
I wanted to use something different from the usual Glass or acrylic splashbacks everyone uses and very glad I did.
Tbh I'm not sure about the induction hob. I would just contact the manufacturer and ask or look at the specs of it online.
I hope this helps
Thanks Ryan
hunnyshooga
5 years agoDundrum 16
5 years ago
PROWalls to the floor
5 years agoMicrocement!
We trowel it onto almost any surface and it's seamless. 3mm thick, waterproof, highly durable (it's used for floors also) Matt, Satin or Gloss.
www.wallstothefloor.com
good luck!
PROclairef09
5 years ago- PRO
Walls to the floor
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PROclairef09
5 years agoKerem kilicay
5 years agoIf I were you I'd go for tiles - cleaner, prettier, livelier. we got these for out kitchen two weeks ago and I'm super pleased with them. colourful hexagon tiles
they turned out like this
White Rabbit Interiors