Backsplash behind hob yay or nay?
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6 years ago
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Worktop is being templates this week - we would like upstands but can't decide whether to have a backsplash behind the hob or glass. What do you think?
Many thanks
Worktop is being templates this week - we would like upstands but can't decide whether to have a backsplash behind the hob or glass. What do you think?
Many thanks
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