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Kitchen splashback / backsplash are extensively used to protect the kitchen wall from splashes and spills. The good thing about splashback is that they can also function as excellent interior decoration pieces that can give your kitchen a modern look. There is no doubt that adding a splashback to your kitchen can bring dramatic changes to the look and feel of your kitchen.
A splashback that combines both looks and function comes with many useful features. Most of them do not get stained; meaning that you will not end up spending your valuable time scrubbing or removing stains from group joints.
Combines A White Cabinet With The Finest Splashback Options
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Are you planning to buy a new kitchen splashback / backsplash? Here are a few materials you can consider using, together with some advantages and disadvantages for each:
Tiles
Tiles are a common kitchen splashback material which allow you to choose different shapes, colours and patterns. However, tiles are not always easy to clean and maintain, particularly the grout.
Mosaic
Mosaic tiles can work as a kitchen splashback that can add a brilliant feature to the area. These are small tiles that are laid in sheet form and you can create some truly stunning effects.
Glass
This material is a popular choice. Glass is extremely hygienic and easy to clean. You can choose plain glass, textured glass or back-painted glasses. It can be costly to install and can’t be cut into exact shapes.
LED
These types of kitchen splashbacks use LED lights behind a sheet of glass. You can set the colours to periodically change. This is a great way to create a unique look in the heart of your home.
Stainless steel
Stainless steel is a modern choice for your kitchen splashback. It is easy to clean and maintain. The disadvantages are that it will easily show smudges, fingerprints and water marks if you are not careful.
Paint
Paint is an economical choice for a kitchen splashback, however it might not be water resistant or easy to clean. Another problem with paint is that you don’t have many design choices.
Timber
This can be used to create beautiful effects. You do however need to make sure that the material is properly sealed and maintained so that it will not be damaged by water.
Zenolite
A kitchen splashback made of Zenolite can transform the walls of any kitchen dramatically. The material is tough, light, flexible and is a cost effective alternative to back-painted glass. It is 25 times tougher and half the weight of glass. So this way you can reduce any errors in measurement quickly. The material is easy to clean and maintain.
Knowing the pros and cons of the various materials available for use as a splashback should help you make a more informed decision, and then don’t forget you can mix and match different materials depending on where you use them.
