What Is The UK’s Best Splashback?
In this guide we’ll take a look at the best splashbacks.
I’ve compared material, size, design and cost
to give you my top recommendations.
Splashback Reviews
Splashback Buyer’s Guide
Kitchens can be messy places, and while most parts of a kitchen are easy to clean, the walls aren’t quite so forgiving. A splashback can be installed behind your hob to catch any food spills and grease.
Splashbacks are also very stylish, available in a range of designs to suit your kitchen. Not sure what to look for when it comes to the best splashback? Take a look at this buyer’s guide.
Material
Splashbacks are usually made from laminate, stainless steel or glass. Laminate is the most popular option, as it’s available in a range of colours and designs. It’s hard wearing, affordable and can be glued or stuck directly onto your old tiles. Some laminate splashbacks are waterproof, so they can be installed in bathrooms as well as behind your hob.
Stainless steel is ultra-hygienic, which makes it a great option for kitchens. It’s also water-resistant which ensures it can be installed in bathrooms and behind your hob. Stainless steel is relatively easy to maintain and clean after use, but it can be trickier to install.
Finally, glass splashback. This is usually tempered and toughened, which gives it great heat resistance and ease of maintenance. Glass can bring a bright and airy feel to your kitchen, and it’s often available in a range of colours.
Size
You’ll need to purchase a splashback to suit the size you have available. If you’re planning on covering your kitchen walls, be prepared to spend more. For an area behind the hob or another small area of kitchen, you won’t need nearly so much splashback.
Some splashbacks come with sheets included so you can easily create the right size, while those made from glass or stainless steel will need to be purchased in the exact size needed.
Design
You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to the design of your splashback. Subway style designs are very popular, while plain sheets of glass or stainless steel look classy and elegant. Tiles are available in a range of patterns and colours to suit the style of your kitchen. Brick or wood-effect splashback will add a touch of rustic charm to your kitchen!
Ease of Installation
Most splashbacks for home use are designed for installation without professional help. Those with a peel and stick installation are the easiest, but they tend to be a little flimsier than others on the market. Adhesive glue is another option, although this may need to be purchased separately.
Some stainless steel splashbacks will need to be screwed or drilled into place. While this is a little fiddlier, you should find it lasts a lot longer.
Splashback FAQ
How to fit a splashback behind a cooker?
Installing a splashback is relatively straightforward, but it will require some care to get it straight. Ideally, your splashback arrives in the perfect size, but if not, you will need to cut it yourself. Ensure your wall is clean and dry before installing your splashback.
Test place your splashback by putting it gently against the wall and check it fits into position. Apply the adhesive glue across the entire reverse side of your splashback, then lift it back up to the wall and place the base exactly where it needs to be. Keep the rest of the splashback away from the wall.
Push the splashback into the wall from the bottom, working upwards at the same pressure. Once the splashback is in place, leave it to cure for 24 hours before removing the protective film from the front.
Apply a silicone sealer where your worktop meets your splashback to ensure any moisture that hits your splashback doesn’t run down into the back of your hob.
Conclusion
A kitchen splashback will both enhance the look of your kitchen and protect your walls from grease, moisture and spills. For its wide coverage area, value for money and gorgeous monochrome design, it’s the Art3d Peel and Stick Wall Tiles that claim my top spot as the best splashback.