Hello,
We are now working on the planning of our kitchen backsplash.
We are choosing a granite slab with an approximately 2cm (0.8 inch) high splash guard.
Above the splash guard, the wall will be finished with a Q2 level skim coat, and we want to install a decorative kitchen backsplash there to protect the wall from stains.
It is important that the backsplash is easy to maintain and can be wiped clean of grease splashes, for example.
Which material would you recommend for this backsplash?
We were considering a self-adhesive film with a design.
We are now working on the planning of our kitchen backsplash.
We are choosing a granite slab with an approximately 2cm (0.8 inch) high splash guard.
Above the splash guard, the wall will be finished with a Q2 level skim coat, and we want to install a decorative kitchen backsplash there to protect the wall from stains.
It is important that the backsplash is easy to maintain and can be wiped clean of grease splashes, for example.
Which material would you recommend for this backsplash?
We were considering a self-adhesive film with a design.
Pacc666 schrieb:
We were thinking about a self-adhesive decorative film. On Q2 plaster? I would only do that in a rental unit with frequent turnover. It doesn’t adhere well, the uneven surface shows through, and the material wears off around the edges.
It’s better to just paint and seal instead.
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Osnabruecker5 Dec 2021 20:42Granite on the wall, matching the countertop.
Height up to the wall cabinets/range hood.
Height up to the wall cabinets/range hood.
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hampshire5 Dec 2021 23:22My experience with "permanently sticky" stuff in the kitchen is only with the Pril flower.
Adhesive film on walls works if the wall is properly prepared for it; the film specialists can provide more details on that. We applied film to a door at our company. It holds very well, but working on the surface was quite challenging for beginners. If you decide to use film, I would recommend having it professionally installed.
Adhesive film on walls works if the wall is properly prepared for it; the film specialists can provide more details on that. We applied film to a door at our company. It holds very well, but working on the surface was quite challenging for beginners. If you decide to use film, I would recommend having it professionally installed.
There are films available in various thicknesses and qualities that initially seem decent but can sometimes cost almost as much as glass.
I also prefer glass and recently installed a decorative glass backsplash. However, we decided not to cover the entire back wall, only a "small section" in the wet area. Along the entire length, there is a baseboard acting as a "wipe strip" with a height of 8 cm (3 inches).
There are hundreds of different designs in various sizes available for relatively low cost. I didn’t want to mount mine with silicone spots (which I used before), so now it’s simply placed on the baseboard and secured at the top behind the wall cabinet. A silicone bead along the lower edge will hopefully be sufficient.
There are also versions with eyelets for hanging...
After a while, the backsplash can be easily removed and replaced, for example, with a different design.
For this reason, I personally recommend not covering the entire wall but rather installing "points" and keeping it as flexible and easily exchangeable as possible.
I also prefer glass and recently installed a decorative glass backsplash. However, we decided not to cover the entire back wall, only a "small section" in the wet area. Along the entire length, there is a baseboard acting as a "wipe strip" with a height of 8 cm (3 inches).
There are hundreds of different designs in various sizes available for relatively low cost. I didn’t want to mount mine with silicone spots (which I used before), so now it’s simply placed on the baseboard and secured at the top behind the wall cabinet. A silicone bead along the lower edge will hopefully be sufficient.
There are also versions with eyelets for hanging...
After a while, the backsplash can be easily removed and replaced, for example, with a different design.
For this reason, I personally recommend not covering the entire wall but rather installing "points" and keeping it as flexible and easily exchangeable as possible.
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