Can you have upstand and splashback?
Splashbacks are also available in glass and stainless steel to go behind your hob or sink, whilst upstands can be used to bridge the join between worktops and walls throughout the rest of the kitchen.
Are Upstands a good idea?
An upstand not only provides an aesthetic purpose, but can also be used to cover the gap between a straight worktop and an uneven wall. We recommend that upstands are attached directly to the wall using a suitable adhesive, allowing the worktop to move underneath if needed.
What is an upstand in the kitchen?
In kitchen terms, an upstand is a small strip of kitchen worktop, glass or acrylic usually 100-150mm in height that fits in the rear wall edge of your kitchen worktop. As you can see, using the same colour of glass upstand as the glass splashback has really added a feature to this minimalist white gloss kitchen.
What is the difference between an upstand and a splashback?
What is the difference between an upstand and a splashback? An upstand is an extension of the worktop which goes from 60 to 120mm up the wall and features along the entire length of the worksurface. A splashback is much taller, usually covering the whole height of the kitchen wall.
Are Splashbacks worth it?
Although it may show up finger marks easily, it is just as easy to quickly wipe down at the end of a cooking session or on your way out the door! If you have a large family, are an avid cook or just don’t want to spend large amounts of time cleaning up, glass splashbacks are an excellent choice.
Should a Splashback sit on top of the upstand?
Upstands and Splashbacks Personally, I think if you are having an upstand and a splashback it is entirely up to you whether you sit the glass above the upstand, or leave a gap for the glass to go in between the upstands. The glass splashback you choose and the worktop material should inform your choice.
Can you have upstand behind hob?
Upstands are available in granite and quartz and can be as high as 200mm, but the cost of granite is considerably more. It is not recommended to have laminate upstands around the hob area. The solution would be to either use granite, which can go behind the hob or use a splashback or tiles behind the hob instead.
What is the purpose of an upstand?
The purpose of an upstand is to create a seal between the worktop and the wall, to ensure that no liquids can seep behind the cabinets. It also catches a lot of the day to day splashes and mess. This is particularly useful because upstands are easier to clean than kitchen walls.
Do you have to have Upstands in a kitchen?
This is down to personal preference, there’s no right or wrong answer. It’s whatever you think looks and functions best for your kitchen and lifestyle. However, personally, if I’m tiling or putting a glass splashback throughout a kitchen, I won’t have an upstand.
Can a Splashback go over tiles?
Splashbacks can be installed over existing tiles, providing they’re securely attached to the wall and there are no cracks or broken tiles which might impact the adhesion of the panel. Any exposed tile edges can then be finished with silicone or finishing trims.
What kind of splashback to use in kitchen?
Splashbacks protect a much larger area of your kitchen walls and are really easy to keep clean and maintain. Our most popular splashbacks tend to be made from toughened glass. Recycled glass splashbacks can match in with your worktop, or provide a stunning focal point in a contrasting colour of your choice.
Can you put a splashback on top of an up stand?
In these projects the splashback is sat on top of the up-stand when installed. Here the ‘Foxglove’ splashback with the up-stand looks great because of the whole design of the space; it is framed above by the extractor hood and cupboards and to the edges by the metro tiles.
How big is a splashback kitchen worktop?
Splashbacks are available in a multitude of materials ranging from stainless steel, glass, granite & acrylic. Splashbacks are about 20mm in thickness, so remember to factor this in as they butt up to your worktop so you will lose 2cm of useable space all the way around.
How tall is an upstand on a kitchen wall?
An upstand is an extension of the worktop which goes from 60 to 120mm up the wall and features along the entire length of the worksurface. A splashback is much taller, usually covering the whole height of the kitchen wall.