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Add the Perfect Finishing Touch to Your Kitchen with a Glass Splashback

Slowly but surely, you’ve put together a kitchen that you are genuinely proud of and is a great place to spend time. In terms of its décor, layout and general practicalities, everything is in place as it should be.

At which point, all it takes is a simple yet essential final touch to bring the whole thing together; something that combines practicality with pristine presentation and gives you the opportunity to inject a little of your own personality into the space. This is where a custom kitchen splashback really can make all the difference. Simple yet hugely effective, a toughened-glass splashback can serve as the central focus point for your entire kitchen.

If it’s not something you have considered here are just 5 are there many reasons why a glass splashback really is the perfect finishing touch:

1. Practical Value

A splashback is, at its core, a protective surface for the wall beneath. Installed in a high-traffic, high-exposure area, a splashback can prevent almost any surface around the kitchen from damage caused by spills, splatters, stains and impact. Manufactured from toughened glass, a high-end kitchen splashback can even be placed next to a cooktop with confidence. The material is capable of withstanding temperatures as high as 300° C, making it suitable for even the most challenging areas around the kitchen.

2. Cleanliness and Hygiene

Keeping a kitchen splashback in pristine condition could not be easier. You simply need to give the material a quick wipe on occasion with an antibacterial cleanser, in order to maintain the highest possible hygiene standards. Toughened glass is naturally non-porous, meaning it will not absorb or harbour germs, bacteria, viruses, or everyday grease and grime. Again, this can be particularly useful in high-traffic, high-exposure areas of your kitchen.

3. Custom Designs

When you order a bespoke splashback online, you have total freedom of choice with regard to its appearance; you can choose from a near-endless range of inspiring designs and colours, or you can submit your own preferred design to be printed onto your splashback. This provides the opportunity to bring something completely unique into your kitchen – a one-of-a-kind splashback like no other. Choose a favourite family photo, a landscape shot you are particularly proud of, a piece of art you like – really anything goes.

4. Longevity

Treated to no more than a quick wipe on occasion, a glass splashback can have a potentially indefinite lifespan. The durability of toughened glass is such that it could easily outlast the kitchen it is installed in. This makes a glass splashback a hugely cost-effective long-term investment in the presentation and practicality of your kitchen; one that is also guaranteed to tie the whole space together, with a custom design and configuration.

5. Quick and Easy Installation

Installing a splashback is by far one of the most straightforward kitchen makeovers you will ever attempt. The installation of a toughened glass splashback is largely identical to the installation of a single large tile. You simply affix the panel to the wall using an appropriate adhesive, press it into place and leave it to cure. After sealing around the edges in the normal way, your glass splashback is good to go. There is also the option of installing a splashback using conventional screw fixings, if the panel itself is transparent or clear.

For more information on any of the above or to discuss any of our splashback collections in more detail, contact a member of the team at DIY Splashbacks today.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by iCONQUER Ltd .