behind hob or complete wall for splash back?
vicki lee
6 years ago
Hi all, we are undecided whether to tile the complete splash back area or just behind the hob & add an upstand effect along the work top (which is Samsung ural grey quartz),any thoughts appreciated? We have lighting underneath the top cupboards in place.
Found some lovely quartzite honed tiles after a post from @colourhappy . But now to decide on how much of the area to tile.
In addition an area behind the sink already has quartz up-stands, should we tile this or leave as is? There’s an additional utility area at the other end,again an upstand effect just few tiles high or full wall?
The kitchen is part of open plan living with the living area having a slate textured central area also. We love natural stone so thought the quartzite great for us, the texture also breaks up the smooth,glossy surfaces.
Many thanks
Photos below show the tiles, and areas to be considered, the main worktop/hob pic has some of the tiles to be considered placed on. Thanks.
Found some lovely quartzite honed tiles after a post from @colourhappy . But now to decide on how much of the area to tile.
In addition an area behind the sink already has quartz up-stands, should we tile this or leave as is? There’s an additional utility area at the other end,again an upstand effect just few tiles high or full wall?
The kitchen is part of open plan living with the living area having a slate textured central area also. We love natural stone so thought the quartzite great for us, the texture also breaks up the smooth,glossy surfaces.
Many thanks
Photos below show the tiles, and areas to be considered, the main worktop/hob pic has some of the tiles to be considered placed on. Thanks.
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vicki lee
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Comments (26)Personally I wouldn't go with a yellow splash back. Not because it wouldn't go but more that you already have enough of that accent colour around the room, over do it and it can look forced. There is a fine line between getting the balance right were it looks classy and going over board to the point it looks naff. Personally I would either go for a splash back that is colour matched to the walls or a smoked mirror. You are limited in some ways because it appears there wasn't any forward planning with regards to splash backs. Any splash backs would need to be confined to the width of the extractor because your curved wall units won't open otherwise. They would have to be packed off the wall if you wanted to go full width splash back. I would recommend a durable matt paint in the kitchen. Good quality ones will withstand washing without polishing up and showing tell tell marks where they've been washed. Little Greenes Intelligent Matt is perfect for this and is our choice of paint when not using any further splash backs above the granite upstands. I understand a colour matched glass splash back or smoked mirror may seem like the safe option and boring to some, but there is no point in being brave just for the sake of it. You've got plenty of other points of interest in the room with regards to colour without having to push it too far. Let the kitchen itself be a subtle canvas to show off other items rather than fight with them for attention would be my advice....See MoreWill I need a splash back behind my sink?
Comments (4)Not necessarily, a wipeable paint would be suitable, but make sure the surface is completely dry and free of dirt first before applying it. You can get anti mould paint that you can mix with a colour paint. Although a splash back, like a 900x 400 porcelain tile, would work or how about a nice grained wooden sheet varnished? It wouldn't need adhering to the wall, you could have it propped up....See MoreMirrored splash back positioning advice?
Comments (16)Here is a photo of the mirrored splash-back in situ. It cost £230 which included the templating and fitting. I would recommend having the glazier do the templating and fitting as they should then take responsibility if it subsequently cracks within a couple of weeks of fitting...this happened to us and the glazier came and removed the cracked one and replaced it. Apparently it can happen if the fit is tight around the cut outs. We are really pleased with it....See Moresmall mosaic ceramic tiles behind hob - bad idea?
Comments (7)And just for full disclosure I should probably add that a) I did not spend a furious 20mins cleaning these tiles before taking the pic and b) we do a lot of cooking including curries, sauces, jam making etc and other bubbly, splashy type stuff. Like Sonia says a quick wipe down is all it takes so if it's the mosaic style you want I would definitely go for it!! Along with grout sealant 😃...See Morevicki lee
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6 years ago@activebuilderslondonltd think it’s probably going to have to be the whole wall which I’m not opposed to as think it shows the full beauty of the tiles and will be lit by down lights.
No I tried endless trying to source off cuts last year to numerous companies, all came back with the same response as they didn’t have off cut availability hence saying I needed to source whole slab. This was the image that made us consider the other suggestion. Thanks for your advice, appreciated.
vicki lee
5 years agoJust to update.... went for the whole area and very pleased with end result. Was nervous about our choice of dark area opposed to something light which most go for but actually the detail and texture are just what we wanted. The tiles shine through light and differ individually creating dramatic texture.Thank you to @colourhappy who enabled me to come across the tiles via houzz.
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