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Splash back help!

last year

I would like to arrange a splash back for the whole of my kitchen area, however 6 cuts are needed due to plugs, and I don't want to have to spend GBP1,000 on the work. Any ideas/recommendations? Any DIY alternatives? Thanks!!

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mehdiadeco
Hello,

I've never tried it and I don't know how much it costs (very helpful, I know!), but there is the possibility of stick-on backsplash made of vinyl.

The good thing about it is that it's easy to stick on and to cut for your plugs, then when using it is easy to clean, but maybe someone with experience can say if it's durable and if it looks good.

Good luck

Mehdia
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Not a big fan of tiles I'm afraid...
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Susanna Thomas
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https://www.behangfabriek.com/
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Daisy England
Decent branded splashbacks aren't cheap. Glass ones are expensive too and then there's the templating to be done.

You can get cheap vinyl covered splashbacks (I've seen them on eBay) but they are only small which means you'll have several joints to spoil it. Ideally you need one continuous piece on each wall to look good and professional help for the cut outs for the plugs.

I'd wait until the funds were available to save spoiling the overall look by bargain hunting.
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Anna K
Hi,

There are several options in my mind for your project.

Glass Tile Mosaic

You can find budget one, as well as it works good with plugs.

Unusual Materials: Plywood or laminate

It works good in a kitchen. You can choose light colours (white, grey)

Chalkboard Paint

Budget Friendly: Tin Sheets

The tin backsplash in this white kitchen is a budget-friendly fix that also adds visual interest.

Plastic wall panels

This is a good idea if you don't want to spend a lot of money.

Ikea has double-sided panels, they need to be installed in special frames.

Pros of plastic that it's easy to cut

Wallpaper

There are a lot of waterproof wallpapers collection. They are washable as well.

Metal/Stainless steel

Easy to wash

Mirror

You can cut mirror into tiles and glue it.

Hope this information will inspire you!

Anna
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Danielle H
I am having an upstand like yours in my kitchen so don't want a splashback too. I read on here that you can buy decorators varnish to protect the paint and wipe it down. You could just paint it a colour you like then seal it? No cutting out for sockets and probably the most cost effective. I haven't tried it yet so can't say how effective it will be but fingers crossed!
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minipie
How about eggshell paint? It would have a slight sheen and be wipeable, and no cuts required. Also easy to change in future. I see you have an up stand so that protects the join with the wall, and looks like it's higher above the cooker too.
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If you google acrylic kitchen splashback, see what you think
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Bespoke Frameless Glass ltd
Maybe shop around and find different suppliers to get an average cost of the glass splashbacks, it shouldn't cost that much if I'm honest and maybe that was just an expensive company that quoted you, alternatively you could have smaller glass splashbacks basically stopping just shy of the plug sockets which would bring the cost down.

Hope this helps! Thanks BFG
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Hi, we like to specify mirror in many of our kitchen designs which serves as a contrasting material and can enhance the feeling of light / space (https://www.saligodesign.com). Alternatively, metal sheets can be an eye catching option, (https://www.metalsheets.co.uk). Hope this helps. Louise
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Thank you very much for recommending us Louise. Best jo@saligodesign.com
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Hi CD

Do give us a call on our office number 0207 100 4333 to discuss your splashback requirements. There are lots of styles available including cost effective antiqued mirror patterned styles. From your photo it looks like the mirror wouldn't be situated behind the heat source and so possibly won't need to be toughened? The hand finished antiqued mirrors that can be toughened are more expensive. Hope to hear from you soon.

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