Help with Kitchen splashback/Wall protection

5 years ago

Hi All,

I'm in a bit of a design dilemma, my kitchen is in the process of being installed and I had in my head that I would just leave the walls painted (Farrow & Ball Wevet) but I've been told I really should think about having something in the form of tiles to protect it from grease etc....So i thought i'd put it to Houzz readers and see what people think?

I've had a look at kitchen displays and there are ones with just painted walls (like what I want!), full splash back, half splash back, tiles, glass etc.

P.s I will be having some sort of splash back to go above the oven (800 x 900) was thinking maybe black to match?

Any help would be greatly appreciated! x

Featured Answer

artisan_1

5 years ago

I didn’t want a splash back all around my kitchen units either, so I had a splash back installed behind my hob and an upstand everywhere else. My decorator used a commercial matt kitchen paint on the walls which I just wipe with a damp cloth if I splash it with anything and after two years the walls look as good as the day they were painted.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (18)

Daisy England
5 years ago
As long as you're having something to protect the wall at the back of the hob area you don't need anything else if it's not what you want. You could have an upstand around the edge of the worktop which would complete the finish and then just emulsion over the top of it.

There seems to be an epidemic of fitters advising tiles are required when in fact they're not.
Amy Croker thanked Daisy England
Amy Croker
Original Author
5 years ago
I like the idea of an upstand (I was going to include that as an option in my post but for the life of me I couldn't remember what they were called!) Yes, definitely will be having something to protect the wall at the back of the hob-Thanks for the advice.
Related Discussions
Advise on kitchen splashback / tiles please
Q
Comments (28)
Pity you have decided against glass in favour of tiles. We have just done our kitchen and I wanted an easy-to-clean surface for the splash back, so the rough surface of grouting around tiles, and also the indentations on some patterned tiles (which collect grease and grime) ruled them out for me! I went for glass, which the manufacturers matched exactly to the duck egg paint colour on the other walls (just gave them a product code of the paint), and although the initial outlay for the glass was expensive, the surface is so brilliant to keep clean and it looks fab as well. I would definitely recommend, and you could match it to, say, your lovely pink/purple ceiling lights ...
...See More
Help me choose kitchen worktops and possible splashback/tiles
Q
Comments (13)
Hi, I've now had quartz worktops fitted in a white with grey and mirror flecks (compact lactea) & attach photos. Cabinets are all done too. My next area is what to do for splashback behind the hob/under the extractor. I originally wanted to do red glass across the length of the wall, but we have had under unit lights fitted below the higher cabinets and at night I can change these to any colour I want. If I do red all across I won't get the effect of the lights. Not even sure red would go? The wooden chairs are going and will be replaced & I still need to choose my island lights (thinking 3 pendants hanging). Husband thinks stainless steel sheet behind hob. I'm not sure this will look right with dark glass hob under it & wonder if it is hard to look clean all the time. What ideas do you all have as you helped with the worktops. I also show the dining table and the new open lounge area (intend to put a rug down). We also still need to find wall lights.
...See More
Kitchen wall - splashback?
Q
Comments (40)
Ha! Excellent :) sorry but I can’t remember the name and it was the only light grey they had (probably for better as the more choice there is the more diffi it is to make a decision:-)). I recommend you get samples/shop brings bigger samples to put against wall to help you decide. I found this great to test and look at it woth different light etc. I got it as it is glass so it’s low maintenance and since I had it installed I haven’t properly cleaned it haha apart from minor dots from tomato sauce and I just wiped with sponge. Love the practical side ;)!
...See More
Kitchen splashback help!
Q
Comments (9)
I would just put a clear glass splashback behind the hob to protect the wall. Having said that it would have looked better fitted before the upstand as it looks better mounted direct on the worktop. By having a clear glass splashback it will let the wall colour show through so each time you emulsion it will give the effect of that colour through the splashback. The units you have chosen represent a contemporary finish and I think you need to maintain this, so nothing fancy.
...See More
pdando
5 years ago
I have just one row of small tiles as an upstand. More around the cooker. Thought this looked good but the wall does get splashed when baking or serving food.Be prepared to give it a coat of emulsion paint quite often, no problem if that's what you want.
Amy Croker thanked pdando
Angie
5 years ago
I'm not a tidy cook but have not found it to be a problem having just an upstand and painted walls. Splashback behind hob but nowhere else. A quick wipe easily deals eith the odd splash. Go with what you want. It's your kitchen.
Amy Croker thanked Angie
Jonathan
5 years ago
As long as you get the colour made up in a wipeable matt finish it will be easy to keep clean. Mine was done 3 years ago, gets regularly wiped and still looks the same as any wall that has not been wiped.
Amy Croker thanked Jonathan
Amy Croker
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks for the advice everyone! I'm glad to see others have gone with tile-less options. The paint I've got is specifically for kitchens/high traffic areas and in a matt finish so looks like i'm all good to go. I like the idea of an upstand so I'll speak to my carpenter....I've been such a pain changing my mind and being so indecisive he must hate me haha.
PRO
Walk Interior Architecture & Design
5 years ago
a small upstand - maybe in matching oak would help define and protect the walls it would then also form the ideal base for perhaps a sheet of painted glass - eg wall colour, which is practical, easy to clean and reflective. This could also continue under the wall units. for a little extra interest have a look at 'antiqued' mirror which has character/texture and is therefore more forgiving. again practical and reflective and not too expensive.
Amy Croker thanked Walk Interior Architecture & Design
sothnd8
5 years ago
We had tiles and they actually make the issue worse, as you have lots of difficult to clean grout rather than one smooth surface. We've had nothing apart from a small upstand for over a year, but used scrubbable Valspar paint which lives up to its word. If anything, in future we may well add a custom glass splashback.
Amy Croker thanked sothnd8
kwg kwg
5 years ago
Glass splashback behind hob up to the cooker hood and upstand on the rest of the walls where the worktops are as it just protects the wall when wiping down the worktops and also if you have start putting things against the wall against the wall.
Amy Croker thanked kwg kwg
PRO
SUN STUDIO.London - Glassworks and Prints
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Hi Amy,

Have a look here, it is our splashback and other glassworks catalogues: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lNMo-zjO2Qm1domfNMNmhrBYxmX23d6x/view?usp=sharing

We do all of the splashbacks by UV printing method, you might want to learn more about it before buying splashback because if you will be going for printed one, there are many cheap alternatives that i.e. require reprinting in few years. UV Printing lasts for 70+ years. Moreover, by UV you can also do the plain colour splashback that you initially decided for, but it is going to be slightly cheaper. Have a look on pricing here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232760255417

Are you looking for some samples or real pictures? I can have a walk through our workshop with a camera as we have one (60x60cm) black splashback in stock waiting to be posted.

#Edit: Toughened and Heat resistant is a must-have feature! Otherwise, it will not usually last for longer than few weeks, it is too easy to smash annealed glass (standard type).
PRO
Zeta Interiors
5 years ago
Hi Amy, you will certainly need a splash back for the Hob area as well as the upstands all over to protect the walls.

The rest of the walls you can certainly cover with paint, just make sure it's the right type of paint so that it's easy to clean.

Good Luck!
PRO
Decoris Design
5 years ago
Hi, i would recommend having something to protect your walls that isn't too overbearing. If you see the marble effect tiles on a kitchen project i completed recently you can see they can be quite subtle.
User
5 years ago
I think bold patterned wall tiles would look amazing with your kitchen! I will try and find inspo pics...
User
5 years ago
these are all totally different to your kitchen and I know some of the pattern is on the floor but they show how lovely a bit of pattern could be
PRO
mtstones Ltd
5 years ago
I think it would be good if you add a splash back for the Hob area.
Christine Jackson
5 years ago
Hiya, in the process of doing our kitchen up too. Your’s looks lovely btw! I’ve heard that F&B can be a nightmare to wipe clean and marks easily. We have been told the matt diamond from Dulux is a winner when it comes to kitchens and they clolour match too just rip off the sample colour and take it in as they can’t do it from the F&B booklet. We have just had a friend that had a colour match glass cooker backsplash and she said she regrets it as it’s super shiny and they are not great at a perfect colour matching to the wall paint. Maybe a tiled splash back in keeping with the cupboards or adding some tiles with a blue pattern matching the colour from the lower cupbards. Personally I think black will be too harsh. Good luck!
Amy Croker thanked Christine Jackson
PRO
Lifestyle Kitchens
5 years ago
I would advise having an upstand fitted, not only do they look good (IMO) they also serve the purpose of hiding the 4-5mm expansion gap at the back of the wooden worktop, much better than using silicon. Also makes it easier when you're oiling the worktops.

The glass can be made to any size/shape and to any colour and its pretty easy to wipe down and you won't get any tomato stains in the grout. As the range has vents to the back i'd have the glass made big enough so when you look through the vents you still see the glass.

Help with Kitchen splashback/Wall protection

artisan_1

Comments (18)

Daisy England

Amy Croker
Original Author

Related Discussions

pdando

Angie

Jonathan

Amy Croker
Original Author

Walk Interior Architecture & Design

sothnd8

kwg kwg

SUN STUDIO.London - Glassworks and Prints

Zeta Interiors

Decoris Design

User

User

mtstones Ltd

Christine Jackson

Lifestyle Kitchens

COMPANY

BUSINESS SERVICES

GET HELP

CONNECT WITH US

Help with Kitchen splashback/Wall protection

Comments (18)

Amy CrokerOriginal Author

Related Discussions

Amy CrokerOriginal Author

COMPANY

BUSINESS SERVICES

GET HELP

CONNECT WITH US

Amy Croker
Original Author

Amy Croker
Original Author