What splashback is best for my kitchen?

There are so many reasons to install splashbacks/ backsplashes (as it is known in the US) in your kitchen. From a practical perspective, they will protect your walls from splashes, grease marks, and stains when you’re cooking food. Aesthetically, kitchen splashbacks present you with the opportunity to make the space much more stylish.

With so many styles to choose from, high-grade splashbacks supplier The Plastic People is on hand to advise on which material you should opt for in your kitchen:

Type of splashback: Acrylic splashbacks

Reasons to select this material:

1. It’s easy to keep the material clean – simply wipe clean with some water and soap to relieve any worries about grouting.
2. Fitting the splashbacks simply requires screwing or gluing them onto your kitchen wall.
3. It’s cheaper to purchase than many other alternatives of splashbacks.
4. You can choose from a wide variety of colours.
5. It’s exceptionally tough and also virtually impact resistant.
6. It’s extremely light in weight, so can be easily fitted to most kitchen wall surfaces.

Type of splashback: Corian splashbacks

Reasons to select this material:

7. It’s a simple material to wipe clean – water and a gentle soap product usually does the trick.
8. It’s stain resistant.
9. In can be fitted in a way that will cause no conspicuous seams between the splashback and worktop.
10. Digital images can be printed onto the surface to make your kitchen truly unique.
11. It’s a tough and hardwearing material.
12. It’s heat resistant.
13. It can be easily matched with the material used for a sink and a kitchen work surface.

Type of splashback: Glass & mirrored splashbacks

Reasons to select this material:

1. It looks great, especially in kitchens with a modern theme.
2. It’s non-porous qualities make it an anti-bacterial material.
3. It’s easy to clean – a dry cloth and either a window or glass cleaner should be more than sufficient.
4. Opt for toughened glass and the material will be able to withstand temperatures up to 400 C.
5. The translucent characteristic of glass gives the impression of more space in your kitchen.
6. The translucency of glass also means you can fit additional features behind the splashback – further lighting for your kitchen, for example.
7. It’s safe and durable thanks to the material’s tough design.

Type of splashback: Laminate splashbacks

Reasons to select this material:

1. It’s highly durable.
2. It doesn’t require any sealing when installed.
3. It’s simple to clean – water and some detergent should do the trick.
4. You can choose from a wide variety of colours and designs.

Type of splashback: Stainless steel splashbacks

Reasons to select this material:

1. The current kitchen backsplash trends are heavily inclined towards an industrial or rustic vibe, which stainless steel can offer.
2. It reflects light – particularly great if you have a small kitchen.
3. It’s highly practical.
4. It doesn’t require any sealing.
5. Cleaning the material is easy – just use detergent, water, and a soft cloth.

Type of splashback: Stone splashbacks

Reasons to select this material:

1. There’s plenty of choices – granite, limestone, marble, and sandstone are just a few popular examples of stone splashbacks.
2. Choose real marble and the material’s incredibly porous characteristic will mean it will absorb grease.
3. It’s hard-wearing.
4. It ages well, so long as you treat the material with a sealant to make it impermeable.
5. It’s simple to keep clean – warm water and a non-abrasive household soap should be all that’s required.

Type of splashback: Tiled splashbacks

Reasons to select this material:

1. You have plenty of designs to choose from, including mosaics and full porcelain slab tiles.
2. It’s available in a wide variety of colours.
3. It can be cut to size – great when you have sockets and corners to contend with during installation.
4. Cleaning it won’t take much – water and detergent should do the trick.

Type of splashback: Wood splashbacks

Reasons to select this material:

1. The perfect choice when you’re going for a designer look in your kitchen.
2. Warm water and a non-abrasive cleaner is all you need to clean the material, though it should be cared for regularly to protect against moisture.