splashback vs tiles

psd99

psd99

psd99

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are splashbacks really that expensive!?

We got a new kitchen fitted but due to funds missed the splashback aspect out, now we are desperate to get something installed to protect the walls.

I have seen a lot of companies online, I'm competent enough to fit the splashback myself probably via screws not glue but there are sockets to consider. (only if this is an acrylic finish not glass)

we've had quotes ranging from £500 to £5,000 which I struggle to understand! (this was either fully fitted by someone or just the parts)

I was considering tiles instead of a splashback never the less are there any websites that y'all could recommend for this task?

what if I got two long sheets of plastic splashback is it going to be easy for me to cut the holes for the sockets and drill the splashback into the wall?
 
Take a look at hygiene board such as acrovyn. Comes in numerous colours and a lot cheaper. Won't have quite the same look and finish as the glass splash backs but will perform the same function.

I ended up just tiling as it was far cheaper and looked as good.
 
I put up a 600x700mm Aluminium splashback, total cost was £30 including the grab adhesive.
 
so to give
y'all an idea this is the diagram/picture of the kitchen







Ideally I want the splashback between the cabinet and worktop all the way around I will look at the sites given thanks.
 
Why do you need a splashback all the way round? Behind the cooker and sink yes but everywhere else I'd just have a small upstand in the same material as the work surface. Splash backs all the way round are expensive, dated and unnecessary.
 
I ended up with a giant quartz splashback (see here: https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/my-new-kitchen-thread.18775086/page-2):

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Otherwise I considered some kind of coloured perspex, could that be an option? Tiling worked out just over £50 per sqm including materials.
 
We chose not to bother with a splashback at all (there is a 100mm bit along the back) as i felt they were ridiculously expensive. I painted the kitchen and have paint left over so i figured its easy enough to repaint or wipe clean.
 
good opinions here tbh

it it mrs psd99 that is the big factor she wants a splashback all over does this explain the costs?

personally I also think it will look nice and "complete" also easier to clean all of the splashes and stains water etc as I painted the walls in a paint that is not designed for easily wiping.
 
Part of the reason it's so expensive is because you're trying to do it all in one piece.

It would probably be cheaper in three pieces.

Do you need to go up and behind the extractor too? Just up to the extractor is fine?
 
kinobestew123 said:
Part of the reason it's so expensive is because you're trying to do it all in one piece.

It would probably be cheaper in three pieces.

Do you need to go up and behind the extractor too? Just up to the extractor is fine?
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that's what I'm unsure of I think keeping it at the same height as the rest of the splashback be good. The mrs wants it up to the top behind the hood etc.
 
I've got splashbacks the same material as the worktops, looks great in my opinion. Much better than tiling so worth it.
 
TripleT said:
Full under wall units, have stainless steel behind hob. :)

Was a ***** to cut and fit large pieces, the fitter swore, lots.
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We are currently planning no splash backs in the kitchen other than a short work surface material upstand except behind the cooker that will have some decrative tiles if I ever find any I like otherwise it will be brushed stainless steel.
 
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