What Too Many Homeowners Overlook When Choosing a Kitchen Splashback
A kitchen splashback helps to protect your kitchen's walls from grease and other damaging elements, and they keep them safe from potential fires as most splashbacks are made from fire-resistant materials. Splashbacks are also a good way to add style and personality to your space. When you're ready for new splashbacks for your kitchen, note a few things that many homeowners overlook so you know you don't do the same, and are sure to get splashbacks that you're happy with for years to come.
Style
Since a splashback is like an accessory to a kitchen, this is your chance to bring in some style. Rather than playing it safe with your choice, you might opt for a bold color or material. A glass splashback with a candy apple red or neon green color behind it can make your kitchen very unique, or you might choose a busy terra cotta tile. The smaller size of the splashback should keep it from being overwhelming while still offering something very eye-catching.
Sustainability
Don't overlook the sustainability of the materials you choose, meaning how easy it is to recycle them or harvest new materials. Look for recycled glass or tin for your splashback, or recycled porcelain. Since these materials are easy to recycle, if you want to change your splashback down the road, you can have them recycled then and will also keep them out of landfills and cut down on the harvesting of virgin materials.
Maintenance
While a splashback is meant to be durable, all materials will need some maintenance. They may need to be sealed or buffed and polished after some time, and especially if they have been damaged. Don't assume that your splashback will never need any maintenance but note what will need to be done and how often, and the costs, so you can ensure you're thinking of how the splashback will fit into your budget for the long-term.
Replacement
Speaking of budgeting, you want to think about how costly it would be to replace any part of your splashback. If you opt for very rare stones or other materials, it can be costly to replace them if a tile should get broken or damaged. On the other hand, opting for an affordable porcelain subway tile can mean replacing it very easily and inexpensively. Be sure you've priced replacement pieces or tiles when choosing a splashback so you know you can easily afford to fix the splashback when necessary.
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